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Date published: Thursday 6 April 2023
Category(ies): News, Media release, Feature
Aged care providers pledge on worker pay increaseMany aged care workers can expect to receive a pay rise from 1 July 2023 with the support of the federal government and their employers - Australia's aged care providers. Read more
Date published: Friday 20 May 2022
Category(ies): Media release
Aged care scorecardAged care peak bodies call for urgent action this Election Read more
Date published: Friday 1 April 2022
Category(ies): Media release
Response to the Budget in Reply 2022Aged care providers welcome the Australian Labor Party's commitment to fund pay increases for workers and other systemic improvements. Read more
Date published: Wednesday 30 March 2022
Category(ies): Media release, Feature
Response to the Federal Budget 2022-23There is nothing in this budget to improve aged care wages. It will leave our dedicated workers on the edge of poverty and many older Australians without the services they need. Read more
Date published: Wednesday 23 March 2022
Category(ies): Media release
Costs of living pushing aged care workers to the brink of povertyNew analysis shows stagnant low wages and skyrocketing living costs are fueling the aged care workforce shortage Read more
Date published: Tuesday 1 March 2022
Category(ies): Media release
Aged care sector calls for more action on workforceToday the Australian Aged Care Collaboration marks the anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aged Care report by releasing our Election Statement. Read more
Date published: Thursday 10 February 2022
Category(ies): Media release
Open letter to the Prime MinisterToday we joined with our AACC partners and unions calling on the Prime Minister to do more to protect older Australians Read more
Date published: Tuesday 29 June 2021
Category(ies): Media release
Take time to say #Thanksforcaring for dedicated aged care employeesAll Australians are being asked to take time to think about the dedicated individuals who provide care and support for our treasured older Australians and say #Thanksforcaring Read more
Date published: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Category(ies): Media release
Federal Budget delivers historic aged care reformTHE aged care sector today welcomed the Australian Government's formal response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which includes a record funding increase Read more
Date published: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Category(ies): Media release
Baptist Care Australia welcomes Morrison Government's record investment in vital servicesBaptist Care Australia welcomes the Federal Government's Budget announcement yesterday with record investment across a wide range of areas to aid in Australia's recovery Read more
Date published: Thursday 6 May 2021
Category(ies): Media release
New rules would target charities: Church providers speak outThe leaders of major faith-based charities have come together against changes that would target charities. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 13 April 2021
Category(ies): Media release
Aged care - the way forwardAUSTRALIA's aged care industry today urged the Federal Government to adopt its 15-point plan to ensure older Australians get the most benefit Read more