Media Releases
Stop blaming aged care workers for government failures on vaccines – Providers and unions unite
Aged care providers and the union movement have united to reject the current blame shifting on vaccination, saying it is government failures that have caused low vaccination rates, not workers. Providers and unions have been calling for fast action on…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes historic investment in aged care and key services
UnitingCare Australia welcomes the Morrison Government’s Budget tonight, acknowledging the historic investment across aged care, mental health, safety, training and jobs. “Tonight the Morrison Government has delivered record investment in services that are vital for so many of the people…
Federal Budget delivers historic aged care reform
THE aged care sector today welcomed the Australian Government’s formal response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which includes a record funding increase of $17.7 billion over the next four years. The Australian Aged Care…
Safety, security and support – UnitingCare Australia calls on the Government to deliver for all in Tuesday’s Budget
UnitingCare Australia is calling on the Morrison Government to use the Federal Budget to deliver for all Australians. “We know that Budgets are a statement of a government’s priorities and plans. They are an opportunity for a government to share…
New rules would target charities: Church providers speak out
The leaders of major faith-based charities have come together against changes that would target charities. The changes will mean that charities could be targeted and shut down for subjective reasons. “Our work is driven by our mission. But these…
The real test of aged care reform will be the Federal Budget
AUSTRALIA’s aged care sector expects the Federal Government to immediately commit to implementing the major recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, through the twin pillars of the upcoming Budget and a subsequent longer-term aged…