Andrew Constance, the Liberal minister in New South Wales responsible for ageing accommodation stated that when he became minister there was no strategy for ageing. He says the primary need is to move towards consumer choice and control; he described this as a fundamental human right. He predicted that in the key strategies coming forward there will be an emphasis on tech savvy seniors who will assert their rights, which government will support.
Opinion
RIP: We are seeing the death of the family-run aged care operator
It feels like I am writing an obituary to family-run aged care facilities. Once the backbone of the sector, multi-generation operators are now selling out at a pace not seen before. The sell-off is accelerating, with three landmark deals in just two...
