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Latest news: Aged care

Budget funds to meet record aged care wage rise ruling

National AAP -
More than 250,000 aged care workers are in for a record 15 per cent pay rise under a $11.3 billion boost in the federal budget. 

National Seniors: How to keep aged care homes open

News Newstime Media -
National Seniors Australia argues dropping the pension income test for older workers in the care sector will help keep aged care homes open.

‘We make no apologies’ for aged care policy: Albanese

National AAP -
Anthony Albanese has defended the government's aged care policy despite centres closing due to an inability to meet strict staffing requirements.

Age no barrier to art at Canberra retirement village

Entertainment Jessica Cordwell -
With a dollop of paint, the pressing of fingers, and the swirling of colours, memories are brought to life at the Calvary Haydon Aged Care and Retirement Community.

Aged care unions welcome pay rise

National AAP -
Some aged care workers are set to receive a 15 per cent pay rise but unions say the wage increases should be bigger and spread more broadly.

Canberra’s best retirement villages

Canberra's Best Newstime Media -
Here is a list of Canberra's best retirement villages. Click if you're looking for trusted professionals in Canberra.

More Australians with younger onset dementia living in aged care

National Newstime Media -
Younger onset dementia has a devastating impact on the lives of people diagnosed and their families, a new study by the AIHW reveals.

National Cabinet to reconvene over COVID-19 surge

National AAP -
National Cabinet is expected to meet next week for a briefing on the latest medical advice and pandemic response as COVID-19 cases surge across the country.

Charges over fatal COVID-19 aged care cluster at St Basil’s

National AAP -
A Melbourne aged care home where 45 people died from COVID-19 has been charged by the workplace safety watchdog, while some family members believe its managers should be jailed.

Canberra’s newest aged care facility opens in Farrer

Local Newstime Media -
Goodwin Aged Care Service’s new residential aged care facility, George Sautelle House in Farrer, is now accepting new residents.

Multicultural aged care needed for Canberra, ethnic communities say

Local Nicholas Fuller -
One in four Canberrans were born overseas, but what happens when they grow old? There is nowhere for them to go, community leaders say.

Aged and health care sectors urge more government pandemic help

National AAP -
Aged and health care leaders have urged an incoming Labor government to bolster support for the fight against COVID-19.

Local nurse reflects on incredible career of over 50 years

Local Abbey Halter -
With a nursing career spanning more than 50 years, local woman Jill Dexter, 69, has seen and heard more than most.

Landmark case to lift aged care wages begins this week

National Newstime Media -
one of the most significant wage cases in recent history will start on Tuesday as the union seeks to lift the wages of aged care workers by 25 per cent.

More COVID-related deaths in Australia residential aged care

COVID-19 AAP -
There have been more COVID-19 deaths in residential aged care this year than the first two years of the pandemic combined.

Senior Living feature: ideas to keep fit and healthy as you age

Health & Wellbeing Newstime Media -
Even in these uncertain times, ageing offers the possibility of many rewarding experiences. Check out the advertisers in this special Senior Living feature for ideas on keeping fit, healthy and fully engaged...
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