by Sara Byers | Aug 29, 2018 | Newsletter
The Department of Health has advised that the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency is undertaking quality reviews of new approved providers and is starting to identify misunderstandings and poor or incorrect behaviours by providers. AACQA has started alerting the... by Sara Byers | Aug 29, 2018 | Newsletter
It is important for providers to remind clients receiving a pre-assignment letter 3 months prior to HCP assignment that the national queue is fluid, and dates of approval and priority adjustments for level of care that emerge for other clients may adjust a person’s... by Sara Byers | Aug 29, 2018 | Newsletter
The Aged Care Financial Authority recently presented its sixth annual report on Funding and Financing of the Aged Care Industry. The report examines the developments, issues and challenges affecting the sector, and provides a range of statistics and analysis of the... by Sara Byers | Aug 29, 2018 | Newsletter
The Queensland Government has launched the Safer Buildings website to help identify buildings that may have combustible cladding. Queensland building owners may need to complete the combustible cladding checklist. and register their building. Coming into effect on 1... by Sara Byers | Aug 29, 2018 | Newsletter
Brisbane City Council (BCC) has announced incentives for the development of residential aged care facilities and retirement villages, including: 33% reduction in infrastructure charges Increased building height by 2 storeys as code assessable Encouraging co-location... 
