The Latest Breaking News from Tom Symondson

Older Australians are increasingly opting to receive care at home, rather than in residential aged care, a shift that the federal government projects will save billions of dollars.

Analyst suggests some in the industry are misleading the public about their financial position to demand higher fees

Department of Health says significant jump to 597 deaths from 22 December to 25 January was partially influenced by a change in reporting methodology

An accountancy firm has found seven out of 10 aged care centres ran at a loss over three months in 2022, as the federal government admits the sector is a mess.

The federal opposition says a new rating tool for aged care homes is using out-of-date scores and it should be pulled down, but the Health Department says ratings can change daily and providers are given an opportunity to respond before results are published.

Vulnerable older Australians are at risk over the Christmas and New Year period, with deaths from COVID-19 expected to rise following a recent peak in NSW cases.

The public is being urged to “do the right thing” as COVID-19 case numbers at aged care homes surge with a new wave of the virus sweeping Australia.

When Dianne Ellis' son died, LifeConnect provided free bereavement counselling. Despite "operating well", the program will end on June 30 when government funding runs out.

Medical bodies say red tape and an overly complicated visa process is deterring talented workers from moving to Australia.