Anglicare Australia has affirmed its support for the Royal Commission into aged care following the release of the Terms of Reference.

Anglicare Australia has joined leading not-for-profit aged care peak bodies to welcome extra fund for the Commonwealth Home Support Program - but the group says that more needs to be done.

Anglicare Australia has joined a coalition of leading not-for-profit aged care peak bodies said that in spite of a recent increase in home care funding today’s data shows a worrying and unsustainable trend in the demand and provision of home care packages for older Australians.

Anglicare Australia says the Inequality in Australia report, released by the Australian Council of Social Service today, is yet more evidence of inequality in Australia. “Inequality is real – and this report shows that it’s worse than many people think,” said Anglicare Australia Acting Executive Director Roland Manderson.

As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, Anglicare Australia has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan. The Plan has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia and marks the first steps in our reconciliation journey.

Anglicare Australia has called on the Government to properly fund Centrelink to identify and assist vulnerable clients. The call follows the release of a landmark study on the impact of Centrelink automation on Anglicare staff and clients.

Anglicare Australia has joined leaders from ten national NGOs, along with a delegation of people seeking asylum and community members, gathered at Parliament House 18 June 2018 to implore the Australian Government to stop cuts that will lead to a humanitarian crisis in our communities.

“There are some bright spots in this year’s Budget – especially for older people – but it’s a mixed bag,” Anglicare Australia Executive Director, Kasy Chambers said today.

Anglicare Australia has called for urgent action to stop renters from retiring into poverty, following the release of the Rental Affordability Snapshot this week. “Security and affordability is important for all renters – but particularly for older people who hope to enjoy a comfortable retirement,” Executive Director Kasy Chambers said

Federal and state governments are failing the test of providing secure, affordable housing according to Anglicare Australia’s Rental Affordability Snapshot.