Premium Insights and analysis Public sector knowledge workers can no longer be ignored by political leaders Editors' Picks One of the ‘major’ parties has no representation for an entire state or territory. It seems public servants have had the last laugh.
Aged care focus of budget in reply speech Friday April 1, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Albanese said there were five key measures that needed to be put in place to improve the quality of life in aged care.
Budget a pre-election cash splash: Labor Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers said the budget is the government’s pitch for another three years in office.
Residential aged care facilities report to government on food and nutrition, providers still lagging Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The government has revealed a breakdown on providers’ daily spend for residential aged care meals has ‘increased significantly’.
Targeted incentives for temporary visas to aid economy recovery Friday March 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The federal government plans to use changes to three subclasses of temporary visas as a way to give local businesses access to more workers.
Colbeck’s call for people to visit aged care residents again Thursday February 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care cited the ‘significant stress’ of isolation caused by extended COVID lockdowns since 2019.
Premium Insights and analysis No clear mission. Omicron, the ADF and aged care assistance Tuesday February 22, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Defence Aged care providers have been left in the dark on how to apply for ADF assistance, and confusion reigns over the roles played by Defence…
Premium Columnists Regrets, he’s had a few. Just a few. And not what you’d expect Friday February 4, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Scott Morrison regrets the slow vaccination rollout and being too cheery. His main lament is not having militarised sooner.
Financial literacy is affecting aged care decisions Wednesday February 2, 2022 By Henry Cutler Community & Social Would you pass this financial literacy quiz? Many won’t, and that's affecting expensive aged care decisions.
Government report card on community services, housing and homelessness released Tuesday January 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Productivity Commission's first set of data for its 2022 Report on Government Services has the goal of sharing data across jurisdictions to improve service…
Unable and unwilling to govern: the Morrison legacy may last many years Wednesday January 19, 2022 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks Bernard Keane explores how changes in Canberra have reduced the capacity of our governmental systems to deliver.
Government stumps up cash for new Australian dementia care monitor Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A new centre will be established to routinely monitor dementia care in Australia thanks to a $38.5 million injection of federal money.
Push for disability workers to have mandatory jabs Friday September 10, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Health Disability support workers should be subject to mandatory vaccination to better protect vulnerable people, according to Catholic Health Australia.
More working hours for students in aged care sector Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Tom Ravlic The federal government will extend permission for student visa holders working in the aged care sector to put in more hours.
Data on aged care vaccination rates made public as COVID tensions grow Monday August 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The Australian health department has published a map on its website including data on the vaccination rates of aged care facilities across the nation.
