Aged Care

It’s 1 November or bust: Ageing Australia calls for clear roadmap, rule fixes during Act delay

The sector has four months to get ready for the new Aged Care Act – and Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson says providers need clarity now. Speaking at the NSW/ACT State Conference on Thursday (26 June), Tom said the sector is at risk of wasting...

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Lauren Broomham

27 Jun 2025

Opinion

Moving deck chairs on the Titanic: Govt fails to shift the needle on aged care

The Albanese Government promised to fix aged care. But if this is “fixing it,” we’re in trouble. Let’s start with Example 1: Blair Comley’s 2025 Departmental Briefing to Health Minister Mark Butler – obtained via FOI – doesn’t list...

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Lauren Broomham

6 hours ago

Government Policy

Regulator locks in new liquidity standards for aged care providers

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has released its consultation report on the draft Financial and Prudential Standards set to come into effect under the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025 – and as expected, the core liquidity...

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Lauren Broomham

11 hours ago

Government Policy

Aged care missing from Health Department’s top five reform pillars

Aged care has been left out of the five key areas of reform identified by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing as priorities for the re-elected Labor Government, according to a 2025 Incoming Government Brief authored by Department...

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Caroline Egan

02 Jul 2025

Aged Care

Six Whiddon-led Collaborative Health Care Initiative pilots go live in regional NSW

Six 12-week pilots under the Collaborative Health Care Initiative have commenced with the aim of improve aged care in regional Australia. Led by Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis, the project bridges gaps between the aged care and broader healthcare systems.

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Caroline Egan

02 Jul 2025

Aged Care

“Not investable”: StewartBrown warns on aged care bed shortfall

StewartBrown’s March quarter 2024-25 Aged Care Financial Performance Survey has highlighted the looming shortage of aged care beds over the next 10 to 15 years, reinforcing the urgent need for sustained capital investment to meet growing demand...

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Caroline Egan

21 hours ago

Government Policy

New Aged Care Minister admits system is substandard

In his first radio interview since being sworn in seven weeks ago, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae has admitted the aged care system is failing to meet community expectations. Speaking on ABC Radio as part of the broadcaster’s coverage...

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Caroline Egan

02 Jul 2025

Home Care

SATURDAY exclusive: “Still waiting”: The real toll of aged care delays

When aged care executive Meghan Hird submitted a referral to My Aged Care for her father in September 2024, she expected a system that would show up. 10 months later, with his Alzheimer’s progressing to mid-stage dementia, they are still waiting...

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Lauren Broomham

8 hours ago

Sector Moves & People

Stephen Muggleton reflects on building Australia’s largest NFP care provider as Bolton Clarke hits $1.98B revenue

Stephen officially stepped down as CEO on 30 June after transforming Bolton Clarke over his 10-plus years in charge of the Brisbane-based operator. Last Friday, Stephen posted on his LinkedIn page: Final sign-off and reflection. “The end of the 2025...

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Ian Horswill

01 Jul 2025

Sector Moves & People

Ex-Fresh Hope Communities CEO Dan Dwyer finds new interim role

Anglicare Sydney CEO Simon Miller took Dan to visit Donington Court, Brian King Gardens and Warrina residential aged care homes at its Castle Hill site in Sydney’s northwest. The Weekly SOURCE reported in April the Not For Profit has lodged a State...

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Ian Horswill

7 hours ago

Aged Care

Lingering burden of COVID-19 hits aged care as winter cases surge

COVID-19 cases in Australia’s aged care homesincreased 20% in the week to 26 June, with 1,752 resident cases recorded, the highest number in 12 months. Staff cases rose 25% to 694. Overall, there were outbreaks across 307 homes, a 15% increase on...

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Caroline Egan

02 Jul 2025

Government Policy

NSW aged care beds at capacity: older hospital patients up 50% in five months

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Caroline Egan

02 Jul 2025

Sector Moves & People

Simon Schrapel AM departs as Uniting Communities’ Chief Executive after 15 years

The South Australian Not For Profit has formally farewelled long-time Chief Executive Simon Schrapel, as a new face steps into the role. Simon, who was in the role for a decade-and-a-half, oversaw the group’s expansion to the situation today where...

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Caroline Egan

02 Jul 2025