Sweden says it failed its elderly during COVID-19 pandemic – increased staffing and training recommended
An independent report from the Swedish Health Agency has concluded the country failed to protect…
Yearly Archives: 2020
NSW records community transmission after airport worker tests positive
Australia’s run of no COVID community transmission is over after NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard…
Aged care regulator launches visitor access campaign – unannounced visits for providers where complaints about visitor restrictions are made
As COTA warns aged care providers not to “ruin Christmas” by barring visitors, the Aged…
Media reports that MYEFO will contain another 10,000 Home Care Packages
The Herald Sun is reporting that the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) due later…
Aspen Medical makes record profit after COVID-19 contracts – $3,700 a day for supplying aged care workforce
The company contracted to act as the Federal Government’s emergency responder for any aged care…
New coronavirus strain discovered in UK – as Australia continues clear run of no community transmission
Health Secretary Matt Hancock (pictured above) made the announcement during Parliament but followed up by…
Retirement Living Year in Review 2020
January Land lease operator GemLife acquires a site at Pimpama on the Gold Coast for…
Retirement village and land lease enquiry up 16% Year on Year – a positive COVID end to 2020
The month to 14 December 2019 delivered 62,611 new Users on villages.com.au; the same period…
Derek McMillan’s Centennial Living acquires four more Stockland retirement villages in Victoria for $89M
When the former Australian Unity Independent & Assisted Living CEO launched Centennial just over 18…
Kylie Rampa reportedly among the leading candidates tipped for Lendlease top job
Australia’s largest village operator is reportedly stepping up efforts to find a new group chief…