Anglicare Australia has called for the cashless welfare card to suspended indefinitely for those affected by the bushfire crisis. “People must be able to get essential supplies to live and adapt in the wake of the bushfires,” said Anglicare Australia’s Executive Director Kasy Chambers.

Bushfires continue to burn in Australia’s worst fire season yet. Many people are now left without shelter, food, water and everyday essentials. Here is some information on where to get help if you have been effected, and where you can donate or volunteer with us to assist people and communities impacted by these terrible fires.

The aged care sector warns that, with today’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook flagging no additional direct investment for residential and home care, the risk of aged care emergencies looms large in 2020.

AnglicareCQ is seeking a Chief Executive Officer, based in Rockhampton, to lead dynamic teams across Central and Western Queensland to work with people to make the best of their lives.

Anglicare Australia has welcomed the funds committed to aged care today. It is calling on the Government to build on this commitment in its next budget. “Today’s announcement from the Prime Minister is a good start, but it’s only a first step. More must be done to improve care for older people,” said Anglicare Australia Executive Director Kasy Chambers.

Anglicare Australia is today releasing its 19th State of the Family Report, Our Better Selves. The report finds that strong relationships must be at the centre of human services.

Anglicare Australia has welcomed news that a key plank of Centrelink’s Robodebt system will come to an end. “People caught up in the Robodebt debacle will be breathing a sigh of relief today,” said Anglicare Australia’s Executive Director Kasy Chambers.

Anglicare Australia has called the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s interim report a wakeup call for the sector and for Government. “It’s fitting that the Commissioners have called their report Neglect. It describes a system which can’t assure us that people will be well cared for, valued or respected. Worst of all, the problems it faces have been known for years,” said Anglicare Australia Acting Executive Director Roland Manderson.

Anglicare Australia has supported the Productivity Commission’s call for stable housing and a strong safety net to support mental health. This follows the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report on mental health.

Staff engagement and satisfaction is key to quality aged care in the home. That is the key finding of new research from the Anglicare Australia Network, supported by industry super fund, HESTA.