Free digital set top boxes for aged care facilities now available
From 24 September residents of an aged care facility can apply as a group for free digital TV set top…
Browsing: Retirement and Community Living
Stockland reveals its net investment in retirement villages, including $30M in 2012 village acquisitions
The Stockland Annual Investor briefing shows that Stockland now holds $2.5 billion in operating villages plus $253 million in villages…
Matthew Quinn announces his decision to retire as CEO of Stockland
After 11 years as CEO of Stockland and leader of its move into the retirement village sector, Matthew Quinn has…
New Zealands Ryman Healthcare records an $84 million net cash profit while building 700 ILUs and aged care beds
Listed NZ village and care operator Ryman Healthcare has just announced a 17% increase in cash net profit for the…
One day Sept forum: Best practice intergenerational programs and built environments
Roland Naufal and Premier Consulting are inviting aged services staff and services, local government, architects, social and town planners, developers…
Minister Butler comes out swinging on care funding criticism
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, has responded to sector criticism, especially the argument that residential funding has…
Is Bankwest being told to appoint administrators to all its problem villages?
It appears that Bankwest support for distressed villages has finally come to an end. Administrator Grant Thornton has been appointed…
Receiver of Fernleigh Gardens Estate takes directors to court to get records
It rarely happens but the directors of Fernleigh Gardens in Woodcroft (Adelaide) are refusing to hand the receiver, Korda Mentha,…
BUPA investing – opens $30M care facility in Bankstown (Sydney)
Obviously commenced years before the new aged care funding crisis, BUPA has just opened a 144 bed in Bankstown, one…
Update: La Trobe Council discussing a 25% rates discount for villages
Many have been following the actions taken by residents of Dalkeith Retirement Village to get a Council rate reduction that…