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.

Anglicare Australia is calling for an overhaul of employment services for older people. The call follows the release of the Anglicare Australia Jobs Availability Snapshot. “The job market isn’t working for everyone. It’s failing people who need the most help to find work – our research shows that at least five disadvantaged jobseekers are competing for each job at their level,” said Acting Executive Director of Anglicare Australia Roland Manderson.

Over half a million people have been suspended from Centrelink payments for not trying hard enough to land a job – but Anglicare Australia’s Jobs Availability Snapshot shows that the jobs just aren't there. Released today, the Snapshot measures how many jobs are available for people who don't have qualifications or work experience.