Aged Care
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News
Have your say: Needs assessment survey open in northern Queensland
The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is calling for community members, healthcare professionals, politicians, and sector representatives to have…
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Industry & Reform
Aged care nurses may wait until 2026 for full pay increase
The Albanese government seeks to delay aged care wage rises of 23 per cent by almost two years due to…
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Aged Care
Aged care AINs and PCWs secure 23 per cent pay rise
An increase to award wages for Certificate III aged care workers has "finally" been secured. The Fair Work Commission ordered…
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Industry & Reform
Aged care nurses call for accountability
Around 60 aged care nurses and carers from across Australia travelled to Canberra to address "ongoing failures" by providers, and…
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Aged Care
‘Wage justice’: Big pay rise for aged care workers
Aged care workers have secured a “historic” pay rise – up to 28.5 per cent – in what has been called a…
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Top Stories
Aged care sector failing to find nurses
New figures from the Department of Health and Aged Care found that residential aged care is facing a gap of…
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Specialty Focus
How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it
Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got…
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Top Stories
How to navigate the 24/7 nurse staffing mandate: Opinion
Following the federal government's new 24/7 nursing requirement, aged care providers must adopt a multi-faceted approach to staffing and training.…
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COVID-19
Government health spending increases as Covid lingers
This year, Australia has spent a total of $241.3b on healthcare goods and services, which is a six per cent…
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Industry & Reform
ACT nurses given green light on euthanasia
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the latest jurisdiction to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation last Tuesday – with the…
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