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Victorian government to pay people $1,500 to stay home from work

  The Victorian government is hoping that a new $1,500 cash incentive will encourage Victorians to stay home when feeling sick after a recent spike in coronavirus cases across the state forced the authorities to tighten restrictions once again. Those who are eligible to receive the $1,500 payments include Victorians who have tested positive for... Read More

Do not forget food: the essential ingredient in health and wellbeing of older Australians

The importance of providing nutritious food and satisfying mealtimes in the wellbeing of older Australians must be recognised if the recommendations from the Royal Commission’s report into the impact of COVID-19 on aged care are to improve quality of life for residents. Read More

Pensioners could alleviate the aged care staffing crisis – but will Labor lift the income threshold?

Older aged care workers on the pension are choosing to retire or doing fewer hours than they’d like because they are penalised for earning as little as $180 a fortnight – even amid devastating staff shortages. Will the new government lift the income threshold? Read More
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