With the simple ‘pass or fail’ metrics of the aged care regulators' quality standards as the only current government-approved indicator of care quality, organisations that provide exceptional service receive no distinction from those that barely meet the minimum standards of care.
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An aged care peak body is exploring the possibility of a class action against the federal government over years of alleged underfunding in the sector. Leading Age Services Australia has confirmed it is seeking preliminary legal advice on the proposition that aged care providers have not been adequately funded to meet their legal obligations. Nursing...
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Royal Commission hearings resumed on Monday, with the commission turning its focus to redesign of Australia’s aged care system. What has become clear from the direction of the hearings since the release of the Interim Report last year, is that the commissioners are intent on a “complete overhaul” of Australia’s aged care system. This...
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