Adelaide Aged Care Facility Put on Notice: Government
Government puts Brighton Aged Care on Notice, AAP, August 13, 2008. An Adelaide aged care facility has been put on…
Browsing: Government Policy
Baby Boomers Superannuation Stress: Survey
Ryan, P. Survey Reveals Baby Boomers Retirement Cash Fears, ABC Online, August 04, 2008. A survey of 6,000 baby boomers…
The Property Downturn is Not Bad News: Comment
Some analysts have said this week that the projected 10 percent drop in house prices across Australia will kill ILU…
Under 25kg at Kirralee Aged Care
‘Two Nursing Home Patients ‘Under 25kg: Report,’ AAP, July 29, 2008 (Also The Age, The Australian, The Herald-Sun). Two elderly…
New Finance Player Makes Surprise Foray into Ageing in Germany
Nine months ago, Sydney-based Mariner Financial established its Third-Age Retirement Living division led by Scott Marinchek to create…
Adelaide Bank Treasurer Warns of Tough Times Ahead
Speaking at an invitation-only event for village and care operators at Colliers HQ this week, Adelaide Banks Treasurer and Head…
Macquarie Fields Facelift Prompts Seniors Precinct
Seniors Get Facelift, Campbelltown Macarthur Advertiser Online, July 09, 2008 A special seniors precinct will be developed in Macquarie Fields…
Franklin, M. ‘Aged care sector raps minister,’ The Australian, July 08, 2008.
Kevin Rudd faces a revolt from the aged care industry over what it describes as the disappointing and frustrating performance…
Unannounced Visits to Nursing Homes to be Increased to 3,000 per Year
Franklin, M. ‘Nursing Homes to Get Surprise Visits,’ The Australian, June 30, 2008. The previously announced increase in inspections to…
Rare Event: Council Praises Village Operators DA Application
(Aged Hostel Approved, Central Coast Express, June 11, 2008, p. 26)
Gosford Council approved an 111-room aged care hostel at Lisarow last Tuesday. Councillor Vicki Scott went so far as to…