The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) critiqued last week’s article in The Australian, saying it misrepresented the College’s position on skilled migration for aged care nurses. Chief of ACN Kylie Ward said ACN was committed to work with the Government ...

The federal government has unveiled a simplified policy for employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers. The move, announced last Friday, is expected to streamline the hiring process and supply the care and assistance sector with more staff outside Australia's borders. ...

Study also finds two-thirds of admissions into residential aged care are permanent.  According to a recent report, a majority of the hospitalisations that occur amongst older Australians are for people who still live in their own homes – and most ...