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Trans-Tasman Collaboration in Aged Care

Trans-Tasman knowledge of the aged care sector received a major boost in Parliament this week,…

Brontë DixonNovember 14, 2024

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ACA urges government action as future of West Coast palliative care in question

The Aged Care Association (ACA) is expressing serious concerns about the future of palliative care…

Brontë DixonOctober 25, 2024

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Yet another Te Whatu Ora decision to further increase losses in aged residential care

Like the rest of the country, the aged residential care (ARC) sector found out from…

Brontë DixonOctober 14, 2024

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Minister of Health urged to follow Disability Minister’s lead

The Minister for Disability Issues, Hon. Louise Upston, has confirmed that there will be no…

Brontë DixonSeptember 27, 2024

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WE ARE HERE TO HELP MINISTER – LET US!

The Aged Care Association is calling on the Government to follow the lead of Australia's…

Brontë DixonAugust 14, 2024

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Aged Care Association raises concerns over respite bed cuts

The recent decision by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand to decommission the four flexi-beds…

Brontë DixonAugust 1, 2024

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Government Housing Strategy must include seniors

In Minister Bishop’s speech announcing future development and growth requirements for councils, he articulated his…

Brontë DixonJuly 5, 2024

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ACA appoints Hon. Tracey Martin as new chief executive

The Aged Care Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Hon. Tracey Martin as…

Sneha PillaiApril 24, 2024

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New Zealand’s elders need fit-for-purpose aged care – now and into the future

The Sapere report on the state of the aged care affirms what the government has…

Sneha PillaiApril 19, 2024

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Aged Care Commissioner’s report raises concerns over shortage of aged residential care beds

Yesterday’s report by the Aged Care Commissioner highlights worsening health outcomes for older people, who…

Liz RobinsonMarch 8, 2024

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Te Whatu Ora review delays pay equity for care and support workers

Te Whatu Ora is delaying the urgent pay equity claim for care and support workers…

Liz RobinsonOctober 5, 2023

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Crashing hospital beds highlight the domino effect of the aged care crisis

The Aged Care Association has today launched a multiplatform campaign to urge the government to…

Liz RobinsonAugust 7, 2023

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Aged Care Association welcomes National’s health workforce policy

The Aged Care Association (ACA) welcomes National’s health workforce policy. ACA chief executive Simon Wallace…

Liz RobinsonMay 1, 2023

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Pay parity for aged care nurses ‘promised but not delivered’

Despite the former Minister of Health’s promise of pay parity for aged care nurses, what…

Liz RobinsonMarch 8, 2023

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Aged residential care providers thrilled with Green List news

The Aged Care Association is thrilled to hear that nurses are to be added to…

Liz RobinsonDecember 12, 2022

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Funding for aged care nurse pay parity a huge win for sector

Funding to bring aged care nurses’ pay up to the level of public hospital nurses…

Liz RobinsonNovember 28, 2022

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Disconnect between immigration settings and reality

The disconnect between the Government’s immigration policy and what is actually happening on the ground…

Liz RobinsonNovember 23, 2022

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Mercy Parklands closure an absolute tragedy says Aged Care Association

The closure of Mercy Parklands carehome in Auckland is an absolute tragedy says the NZ…

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