48 h. ago Aged care reform delays could save you thousands – if you act soon

The Albanese government has delayed its aged care reform until November, which is good news for seniors.

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2 w. ago Labor delays start date for aged care changes, costing budget $1 billion

The delay will add to a growing backlog of reforms for Labor, which is also yet to ink a five-year hospital funding deal and new disability system with the states.

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2 w. ago Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how

Not everyone moving into aged care has a house they can sell, or superannuation to draw down, so here’s how to manage it on a budget.

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3 w. ago Eight Victorians died in aged care “resident on resident” aggression. A move is under way to protect others

A coroner is investigating a cluster of deaths of aged care residents to determine what more can be done to protect those suffering from dementia and mental health issues.

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3 w. ago Eight people died in aged care ‘resident on resident’ aggression. A move is under way to protect others

A coroner is investigating a cluster of deaths of aged care residents to determine what more can be done to protect those suffering from dementia and mental health issues.

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3 w. ago Surge in voting errors in aged care and hospitals under scrutiny

Peak industry groups and the government are calling for the Australian Electoral Commission to review the cause of increased informal votes in hospitals and aged care homes.

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3 w. ago Surge of informal votes in hospitals and aged care casts doubt over close results

An almost threefold increase in the rate of informal voting in healthcare settings nationwide has drawn official scrutiny and raised questions over the outcome in key contests.

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3 w. ago The integrity of the vote in care facilities must be protected

A rise in informal votes cast in hospitals, aged care centres, residential mental health facilities and homes for the disabled is cause for concern.

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