Aged care minister vows to make dealing with dementia core business Community & Social The death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland after she was tasered by police has prompted new standards for assisting people living with dementia.
Era of aged care reform looms with plan to kick crisis mode to the curb June 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Anika Wells has unveiled ambitious plans to overhaul outdated legislation for the aged-care sector to build an innovative and fit-for-purpose regime.
Premium Insights and analysis Menopause, menopause, and more menopause: What a women’s Budget statement means for the economy is just as significant as cultural change May 12, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social How “menopause” in the Budget sent a collective shiver down the spine of the press gallery lockup is more than just an amusing anecdote.
Former Finance sec to lead review into aged care commission October 17, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal David Tune has already led a legislative review of aged care, a review of the NDIS, and a review of the National Archives of Australia.
Sport Integrity Australia launches division to address abuses of power October 3, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The government has launched a new division within Sport Integrity Australia to address discrimination and vilification.
Premium Columnists A government full of glorious ideas August 5, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks The 47th Parliament has only sat for its first fortnight since the election but the business of government is well underway and the parliamentary program quite packed.
Capability review coming for aged care agency July 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The federal government has announced it will act on a Royal Commission recommendation to ensure the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is fit for purpose.
