While there were a lot of winners out of this year's budget, critics say it 'lacks vision' for a greener Australia. Follow live.
Union says the budget looks good for the aged care sector... until you look closer
The union representing 15,000 aged care workers told Social Affairs correspondent Norman Hermant the budget’s aged care spending wasn’t enough and it wasn’t transparent.But she believes servicing those packages will be a challenge without money to increase home care wages.“We question how the government will find the estimated 13,000 workers that are needed when wages are so low and the work so insecure.”$3.2 billion go to aged care providers in a new $10 per resident Basic Daily Fee supplement.
$3.9 billion in the budget over four years to increase the minutes of care per day for aged care residentsBut Federal Secretary Annie Butler said delivering 200 minutes of care per day per resident by October 2023 wasShe said she’s concerned there’s no mandate to increase that target.The Royal Commission recommended residents receive 215 minutes per day of care by 2024.
There was also no funding to ensure there would be a nurse at aged care residences 24 hours a day which was also recommended by the Royal Commission. Ms Butler believes the $3,700 retention bonus announced in the budget would not be enough to keep registered nurses working in aged care.Reporting by social affairs correspondent Norman Hermant
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cryptocurrency dogecoin tumbles after Elon Musk calls it a 'hustle' on Saturday Night LiveDogecoin loses a third of its price after comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the US comedy TV show Saturday Night Live.
Read more »
Live: NSW Now: Sydney mass vaccination hub opens today, face mask rules easedMORNING BRIEFING: The new vaccination hub in Sydney Olympic Park opens its doors today, with plans to vaccinate about 30,000 people a week initially before doubling that figure over time.
Read more »
New Body of Work: Hannah Gadsby announces live showEmmy award-winning comedian Hannah Gadsby will tour her new live show, written during the pandemic, across Australia this year | BroedeCarmody
Read more »
Live: NSW Now: Jarryd Hayne supporter to be fined for spitting at rape sentencingMORNING BRIEFING: A man seen spitting outside Newcastle court after former NRL star Jarryd Hayne's rape sentencing will be fined by police for offensive conduct.
Read more »
Live breaking news: Follow the 9News blog throughout the dayBREAKING: The FDA has authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15 in the United States. 9News Details:
Read more »
Live: Recovery key theme of federal budget, with focus on jobs and aged careTreasurer Josh Frydenberg will unveil the federal budget later today, with billions of dollars expected to be spent on getting people back to work more than a year into the pandemic. Follow live.
Read more »