Human trials for Alzheimer's disease treatment
The first human trials for the treatment and possible cure for Alzheimer's are about to start in Australia. In short the treatment uses...
Home Care mid year budget news - 10,000 places and changes to Fees & Subsidies
The Federal Government is expected to announce in Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) an extra 5,000 level 3 and 5,000 level 4...
Quality in Aged Care Conference by COTA and ACSA
COTA and ACSA are holding a Quality in Aged Care Conference on 5 to 6 March 2019. This is a very relevant conference with the...
2018 report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997 now available
The Department of Health has announced the availability of of the 2017-18 Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997 for...
Department of Health consultation on Allied Health Professionals with Limited Registration
The Department of Health is accepting submission of views to ACFIPolicy@health.gov.au on Allied Health Professionals with Limited...
E-Invoicing and Small Business Payment Terms
E-Invoicing becomes more relevant as the Federal Government and State Governments plan to create regulations to pay small business within...
ATO update on Home Care GST
The link below is the ATO's information page on GST for Home Care services. Note the following information on Departure/Exit Fees I have...
Aged Care Royal Commission terms of reference
The terms of reference and website for the Aged Care Royal Commission have been released. https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/Pages/d...
New penalties being considered for late or fraudulent tax lodgements
It has been reported that the government is considering a huge change to penalties for late reporting and fraudulent reporting. Examples...
Australian Aged Care Workforce Strategy Released
The Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP announced today that the "A Matter of Care", the Australian...