Strategy to triple aged care workforce released
Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, has released a strategy report designed to increase the number of people entering the aged care workforce.
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Royal Commission into aged care sector unveiled
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that he has requested the Governor General establish a Royal Commission into the residential aged care and community care sector.
Read more >Aged care receives $106 million funding boost
The Federal Government has announced a $106 million funding boost to the aged care sector, with a focus on supporting better facilities, care and standards.
Read more >Quality Standards training now available
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency is offering information sessions to support residential aged care and community care providers to transition to the new Quality Standards.
Read more >$329 million in unspent community care funds
An Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) report has revealed that community care providers are holding $329 million of unspent funds on behalf of consumers.
Read more >Opt-out period extended for My Health Record
The opt-out period for My Health Record has been extended until 15 November 2018, after a request was made by the Australian Medical Association and the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Read more >Telstra Health working to new Quality Standards
Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) are working through the new Aged Care Quality Standards to ensure our software will continue to support providers during the transition period and beyond.
Read more >Contacting Telstra Health – ADCC
Callers contacting Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care’s (ADCC) 1800 870 177 phone number now have a new option available to contact the Community Connect Support team by selecting Option 3.
Read more >Community care providers to publish pricing
Community care providers will soon be required to publish their pricing schedules on the My Aged Care website.
Read more >Transition period begins for Aged Care Quality Standards
The transition period to the new Aged Care Quality Standards has begun, which will replace the current Accreditation Standards and Home Care Standards from 1 July 2019.
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