by Bella Robshaw | Jul 29, 2026 | Industry News
From the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2026, registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care will see another increase to their minimum award pay rates. It’s the third and final instalment of a reform that has been years in the making, and one...
by Bella Robshaw | Jul 14, 2026 | Reform
From 1 October 2026, personal care services under Support at Home are moving to the clinical supports contribution category. In practical terms, older Australians will no longer pay contributions for services like showering, dressing and continence management....
by Bella Robshaw | Jul 9, 2026 | Industry News, Reform
Last week’s Ageing Australia QLD State Conference brought two of the sector’s biggest pressures into sharp focus: keeping pace with new legislative obligations, and keeping the books balanced while doing it. Two sessions in particular stood out for the...
by Bella Robshaw | Jun 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last month (May 2026) the Australian Government delivered one of the most significant aged care investment packages in recent history, committing $3.7 billion in the 2026-27 Federal Budget to address the growing pressures facing the aged care sector. From new...
by Bella Robshaw | Jun 11, 2026 | Industry News, Reform
Crown Perth, 3–5 June 2026 The annual Ageing Australia WA State Conference brought together providers, executives, regulators, and sector thinkers for three days of honest conversation about where aged care in Australia is heading. Across the panels and fireside...
