LPA Blog
Understanding Australia’s 2024 Budget and Its Impact on Aged Care
The Australian national budget for 2024 brings significant changes and investments, particularly in the aged care sector. This year's budget includes substantial funding increases aimed at improving the quality of care, expanding services, and addressing workforce challenges in the aged care sector.
Navigating Sustainable Financial Management in Home Services
Discover essential principles of sustainable financial management tailored for home service providers. Learn actionable insights to optimise your financial practices and strengthen your business's resilience.
Enhancing Aged Care Services: Implementing the Quality Care Advisory Body (QCAB)
Learn how to navigate the QCAB reporting process as a home care provider, ensuring compliance and enhancing the quality of care for older Australians. Explore essential steps and strategies for submitting your first QCAB report by July 1st, 2024, while meeting legal requirements and improving governance arrangements.
Medication Management: Ensuring safety and compliance in home services
Medication management is a cornerstone of care in the dynamic world of aged care. Administering medications correctly isn't just about following a routine; it's about safeguarding lives and ensuring that each dose contributes positively to the health journey of our aging population.
Understanding and Managing Restrictive Practices in Home Services
In the realm of home care and support services, ensuring the well-being and rights of individuals is paramount. However, restrictive practices can sometimes blur the line of care. Home service providers need to navigate this delicate balance with care and precision.
Unlocking Success with CHSP Grant Application Support
The recent announcement of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) growth funding round has set the stage for more needed growth in service provision. LPA is here to assist you in applying for this much-needed growth funding, which closes on 31 May 2024.
Aged Care Code of Conduct & Banning Orders
Learn how the Code of Conduct for Aged Care and Banning Orders pertains to service categories and staff within aged care organisations. Discover insights into the application of the Code across various service types and provider roles.
What the 2023-24 budget means for Home Care
Deciphering what the 2023-24 budget announcement means for in home aged care services and older Australians.
When is it time to invest in professional assistance with your service?
Asking for help is challenging for many of us at the best of times. We like to think we have things under control, and maybe with just a little time and some patience from others, we will deliver everything required.
The Complications of the Aged Care Pay Rise
On Tuesday last week it was announced that the Fair Work Commission has decided to introduce a 15% pay rise in the aged care industry.
What your service can do for older Australians this holiday season
The Christmas period is meant to be a joyful time of celebration, but for some older people, the holiday season can be a very lonely time.
What does the 22-23 October Federal Budget mean for Home Care?
News outlets and water-cooler topics around Australia are buzzing about the recently announced Federal Budget. Unfortunately, it’s ‘slim pickings’ for home care.
