Tag Archives: aged care
New Whistleblower Protections in Aged Care
From 1 July 2025, aged care providers across Australia will face new legal obligations under the upcoming Aged Care Act – and it’s clear: whistleblower protections are no longer a “nice to have”, but a non-negotiable. To help providers prepare, we’ve put together a practical guide: Empowering Voices: New Whistleblower Protections...
Whistleblowing in Age Care – Giving a voice to those that are most vulnerable
The Royal Commission into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care facilities (Commission) has just kicked off, however it has already bought to the surface confronting cases of elder abuse and substandard care in aged care homes. In giving evidence at the start of the Commission, Barbara Spriggs became...