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Resources and training available for the new Aged Care Act
The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 July 2025. It will place the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.
Personal care worker definition for care minutes
We updated the definition for Personal Care Workers (PCW) and Assistance in Nursing (AIN) for the purposes of the care minutes responsibility on 1 January 2025.
CHSP sector readiness webinar - 5 June
We are hosting a CHSP sector readiness webinar on Thursday 5 June from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (AEST).
New Support at Home pricing guidance
New guidance is available for in-home aged care providers to help set their own prices for the first year of the new Support at Home program.
Increase to the Home Care Package subsidy
We have increased the Home Care Package (HCP) subsidy from 1 March to help providers pass on the award wage increase for aged care nurses.
Webinar: Award wage increase for nurses in aged care
We are hosting a webinar to inform providers about how funding will be delivered for the next Fair Work Commission award wage increase for nurses in aged care.
Aged care clinical placements available to nursing students
High-quality clinical placements in the aged care sector are now available to nursing students through the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program.
Apply now for the Aged Care Wages – Stage 3 Historical Leave Liabilities Grant
A grant opportunity is now open to help aged care providers cover some of the increased value of leave entitlements for workers affected by the Fair Work Commission’s Stage 3 decision from 1 January 2025.
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications List now available
The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) List will help Support at Home providers understand the products, equipment and home modifications that older people can access through the AT-HM Scheme.
Release of the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034
The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, their carers and families.
Webinar: Implementing the Stage 3 Aged Care Award Wage Rise – What providers need to know
We are hosting a webinar to update the aged care sector on the funding available to implement the Fair Work Commission Stage 3 aged care award wage increase.
Protect our older community with a COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower than needed to protect our older community, particularly aged care residents.
Have your say on the Home Care Package Program Activity Survey
We want to hear from all Home Care Package (HCP) providers to better understand the volume of their current service delivery.
Free palliative care education and training
Everyone who works in health and aged care has an important role in providing high-quality, person-centred palliative care.
Webinar: Introduction to aged care cost collection
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is hosting two webinars in April 2024. The webinars will provide information about aged care cost collection and how your contribution will help shape the future of Australian aged care services.
Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Payments Program
We will be delivering a payment to registered nurses who work for the same aged care employer for 6 or 12 months.
Working in aged care in Australia
A new version of the Working in aged care in Australia booklet now provides aged care workers with information about what changes are happening in aged care and how these affect the workforce.
Aged care placements available to nursing students
Bachelor of Nursing students can now apply for high-quality clinical placements in the aged care sector through the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program.
Members of the Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub visit Australia
Learn about the recent visit from Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub (APACH) members and find out how we’re building workforce capability and promoting the use of technology in aged care.
Equip Aged Care Learning Packages
The full range of Equip Aged Care Learning Packages is now available for carers, nurses, personal care workers and allied health professionals.
Aged care nursing and allied health scholarships
Scholarships for nurses, personal care workers and allied health professionals working in aged care.
Aged Care Knowledge Hub
A new online knowledge hub is available to support nurses in developing and furthering their career in aged care.
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