Resthaven this week announced it will develop a new residential aged care facility for 60 people in Mt Gambier. Last Week, the Federal Government allocated 15 low and 45 high care places to the Uniting Churchs aged care organisation, along with a $6 million loan. Resthaven's chief executive Richard Hearn says it is a reflection of the south-east's ageing population. "Resthaven have been operating in the south-east, in Naracoorte and Millicent and Mount Gambier, on a community care basis in people's homes, and we've been aware that there's going to be a growing demand for people in residential care as well," he said.
Government Policy
Breaking news: Government delays new Aged Care Act
Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler and Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae announced this morning that commencement of the new Aged Care Act on 1 July 2025 will be delayed four months until 1 November 2025.
