PSMs are gaining traction with a group of Australian public sector workers having just formed a workers’ co-op to keep doing the same job, under contract from the government. Read More
It's easy to get excited about the potential for robots to help care for the sick, injured and elderly, but we need the right regulations in place to deal with issues as they emerge. Read More
The potential savings on medical costs could make a big difference for relieving pressure on Australia’s health systems and residential facilities, says Ben O’Mara. Read More
The recently announced Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will bring into the stark light of day the systemic failures by parts of the sector to provide some of our most vulnerable citizens with even the most basic level of adequate care. Read More
The Productivity Commission today released its latest 'what works' paper on dementia carer support. However, the answer appears to be: probably nothing, with an asterisk. Read More
As a result of the mismatch of supply and demand, the government’s policy may need to change further. This will depend in large part on the evolving needs and wishes of our elderly citizens. Read More
Ageing is a growing challenge for government, and this year's federal budget includes new spending to help older Australians remain healthier and enjoy increased choice about care. Read More
This week's aged care reform continues the tradition of federal governments tinkering at the edges of the heavily regulated and mostly taxpayer-funded sector, but putting off a major overhaul of its old-fashioned funding model. Read More
The Productivity Commission has handed down its draft report recommending major reforms to six separate kinds of human services, starting from the point that service users mostly know what's good for themselves. It all hinges on how well governments play their stewardship role. Read More
What does "open source human services" mean? Nicholas Gruen and Chris Vanstone explain The Australian Centre for Social Innovation's new Weavers project. Read More
When providers of human services are encouraged to compete, how can government make sure the clients are the winners? The Productivity Commission is calling for submissions to help it figure out the answer. Read More
Complaints about aged care services will now be entirely handled and investigated by an independent commission, as recommended by the Productivity Commission in its far-reaching 2011 reform blueprint. Read More
There are a range of market-based mechanisms which can and have been used to enhance the management of health and human services systems. But it needs a balance of efficiency, quality and access, writes Tom Keating. Read More
The AIHW's latest aged care report examines outcomes of the Department of Health's Transition Care Program in more detail than ever before, going back to when it began in 2005. Read More
