Australia’s population is ageing, hospitals are under pressure, and traditional care models are falling short. Amplar Health, led by CEO Robert Read (pictured), is reimagining healthcare with hospital-level services delivered at home.
“We’re facing a fundamental challenge – demand is outpacing the capacity of our workforce and hospital beds,” Robert told SATURDAY. “If we don’t rethink how, where and when care is delivered, the system will become unsustainable. That’s what’s driving our vision for a health transition.”
Amplar’s My Home Hospital service, in partnership with SA Health, has provided care to over 20,000 South Australians at home, supported by nurses, doctors, and digital tools. A KPMG report found scaling such care nationally could save $1 billion annually, replace 1.2 million bed days, and avoid $6.4 billion in new hospital builds.
“We now have the data, and the patient experience, to show this model works,” Robert said. “Home hospitals deliver outcomes on par with traditional care – with fewer complications, higher patient satisfaction, and fewer hospital bed days.”
In aged care, Amplar is rolling out a Virtual Aged Care Nursing trial across 30 homes for the Federal Government, bringing specialist clinical support to staff, especially in rural, remote, and First Nations settings.
“This is about extending clinical capacity and capability – not replacing people,” said Robert. “Virtual nursing gives residential aged care homes the support to deliver safe, high-quality care around the clock.”
In SA, Amplar’s Transition Care Service at the Pullman Adelaide hotel, also delivered with SA Health, helps patients recover post-hospital. “It’s comfortable, respectful and clinically appropriate – the kind of care you’d want for your own family,” said Robert.
With demand rising, Amplar’s Hospital and Rehab in the Home programs are also growing.
“We’re restoring function, independence and dignity – all in an environment that feels safe and familiar,” Robert said.
“It’s not about moving everything out of hospitals – it’s about giving people real options… And that’s what Australia needs right now.”
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