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Australian Government is the most frequent co-covered peer, appearing in 1 of the 2 tracked stories. The 24-day window averages about 0.6 stories each week. compensation accounts for 1 of the 2 tracked stories, while 1 other category carries the remainder. Each carries 2 original sources on average. We currently track 2 Cross-Sector stories that mention Sam Rae, published between August 1, 2026 and August 24, 2026.
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Parliamentary inquiry hearing
Former Inspector-General of Aged Care Ian Yates tells a public hearing that Support at Home is 'a public policy failure,' citing unacceptable wait times, hidden wait list data and deliberate rationing of assessed care.
CHSP extension announced
Aged Care Minister Sam Rae announces in Melbourne that the Commonwealth Home Support Program will be extended to mid-2029 and remain a standalone entry-level program rather than being rolled into Support at Home.
Support at Home program launches
The federal government replaces the earlier Home Care Packages program with Support at Home, delivering government-funded aged care services to help older Australians remain at home.
Australia's 10-month-old Support at Home program is failing older Australians, with former Inspector-General of Aged Care Ian Yates telling a parliamentary inquiry wait times are unacceptable and the government has stopped publishing wait list figures. Health system leaders should note Labor's decision to keep the separate Commonwealth Home Support Program standalone to mid-2029, entrenching a fragmented two-tier home care system.
Enrolled aged‑care nurses receive an $8,000 annual pay boost from August 1, 2026, the final step in a series of wage rises totaling $36,000 since 2022. Australia’s aged‑care sector is grappling with a 35,000‑worker shortfall this financial year, raising urgent HR questions about recruitment and retention.
Source: maitlandmercury.com.au · katherinetimes.com.au
