Aged Care

The sector speaks to The SOURCE: Linda Mellors, Regis Aged Care CEO

Sep 19 2024 Updated September 19, 2024

Lauren Broomham

1 min read

Last Thursday marked a significant turning point in the aged care sector with the announcement of the long-awaited new Aged Care Act. DCM Group Editor Lauren Broomham spoke to Linda Mellors, CEO of ASX-listed Regis Aged Care, about her takeaways from the announcement.

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