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Media Releases

ACS SA&NT makes representations and responds to issues directly with Ministers and Government departments on a state and national level.

Information for the media about the aged care industry

ACS has prepared an information document to provide the media with background information on the aged care industry, including residential and community care, the aged and community care workforce, housing and retirement living. Please click here to access a copy. For media comment please contact Alan Graham, CEO Tel. 8338 7111.

Click on the appropriate link below to access recent ACS SA&NT media releases.

2011

State & Territory Aged Care Leaders Awarded - 16 June 2011

To view Media Releases from ACSA click here.

2010

Will I have to sell my house? Understanding aged care admissions - 7 October 2010

National Aged Care Awards of Excellence – South Australian Recognition - 27 September 2010

COAG meetings leave aged care sector disappointed - 21 April 2010

The Challenge: Make SA Australia's most 'age friendly' state - 9 March 2010

2009

Lucy's Fantasy Masterstroke (Arts Conference Media Release)- 29 September 2009

Aged Care Services peak body welcomes review on Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme - 3 September 2009

Aged care facilities left out in the cold - 27 August 2009

ACSA welcomes debate on reforms for aged care - 27 July 2009

Budget ignores older South Australians - 4 June 2009

Government must address aged care complaints - 2 June 2009

Arts, Ageing & Creativity Conference - keynote speakers announced! 1 June 2009

End the Blame Game in Aged Care - 30 May 2009

Assistance to Manage OHSW Risk for Community Workers - 26 May 2009

The Aged Care Billion Dollar ‘Black Hole’ - 4 May 2009

Senate Report Vindicates Aged Care Concerns - 30 April 2009

New Workforce Resources for Aged and Community Care Sector - 16 April 2009

Aged and Community Services 2009-2010 Budget Submission - 10 February 2009

A Vision for Aged and Community Care in SA - 3 February 2009

Funding Concerns Confirmed - 15 October 2008

Budget must address needs of ageing community - 6 May 2008

Nursing Homes won't be built - 17 April 2008

ACS Australia issues media releases on national issues affecting the aged care industry or in response to current events.