Independent review of Covid-19 outbreak in Residential Aged Care in Melbourne
The Department of Health has released their independent review. This is available from: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/...
Home Care Package Subsidy Payment Changes
Home Care Package subsidy will not be paid in advance any more. Providers need to do the following: December 2020: Ensure you are...
New Pandemic leave causes added to Health Care Modern Awards
Fair Work Australia has temporarily added special Pandemic Leave clauses to the following Modern Awards: Aboriginal Community Controlled...
Additional Home Care Packages Announced
This week the Prime Minister announced over 6,000 new Home Care Packages effective immediately. This is for a mix of levels 1,2 & 3 and...
Home Care changes deadline approaches
Home Care providers need to ensure they have implemented the changes requiremented for this financial year, including but not limited to...
Updates to Modern Awards for Casuals
Casual loading in the Aged Care and Community Modern Awards is due to change soon. On weekends and public holidays currently casuals get...