We are proud to announce the innovAGEING National Awards Finalists for 2022. Head of innovAGEING, Merlin Kong, said the finalists represented another inspiring cohort of innovators in this year’s innovAGEING
A statement from ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson: “As aged care providers, our sector is here to support the vulnerable older people in our society. It is critical that we have
Speaking on behalf of all aged care providers, ACCPA has welcomed the Budget’s $3.9 billion investment in caring for older Australians while acknowledging that decades of underfunding will take time
ACCPA has welcomed the $25 million for dementia, ageing and aged care research announced today by the Albanese Government. ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson says the potentially life-changing benefits of research
ACCPA today took an important step in enshrining the values underpinning its vision to enhance the wellbeing of older Australians through a high performing, trusted and sustainable aged care sector,
The Aged & Community Care Providers Association’s (ACCPA) new Chief Executive Officer Tom Symondson has taken over the reins of Australia’s largest age care representative organisation. Mr Symondson said he
New analysis by the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has shown that restrictive capping of Home Care fees could limit consumer choice when accessing aged care services in
With Australia’s aged care industry tackling major reform and continuing upheaval from the pandemic, leading players in the aged care sector will come together at Australia’s largest aged services event,
ACCPA welcomed yesterday’s passage of aged care reform legislation through the House of Representatives in Parliament but expressed concern at the lack of detail in the bill. ACCPA Interim CEO
After a two-year hiatus the innovAGEING National Challenge is on again and innovators interested in making an impact on aged services are invited to apply. innovAGEING, Australia’s network for aged
ACCPA welcomes the federal government’s pledges to improve access to TAFE training, increase skilled migration, and to speed up visa processing, as ways to increase the supply of skilled workers.
Workforce, how we resolve the chronic staff shortages affecting aged care, and long-term funding remain key areas of focus for the sector and federal government in the pursuit of genuine
Improving aged care funding remains a top priority for the majority Australians following the recent Federal election, according to a new poll. The Essential Report found increasing funding in the
A new survey of more than 1,000 aged care staff reveals just how much pressure the workforce is under to continue to provide care and support to older Australians. The
ACCPA has welcomed the Federal Government’s submission to the Fair Work Commission Work Value case which was lodged today. ACCPA Interim CEO Paul Sadler said the submission, while not nominating
