Home Care
Aged Care Minister Sam Rae offers “private briefing” after refusing to release documents
The Minister stated the request was too onerous, capturing 130,000 pages.
Ansell flags new wave of exits under Support at Home
The Board Pack cautions that if formal pricing caps land as proposed – and rationing of Package numbers continues – providers’ ability to grow revenue organically will also be capped.
Maiestas Care’s Nexia to develop new aged care homes
Nexia will also offer Support at Home in the north Melbourne suburbs of Woodend, Kyneton, Sunbury, Gisborne, New Gisborne, Melton, Deer Park, and surrounds.
Ageing Australia's recommendations for accommodation pricing reform
Additional forms of support, such as grants and interest free loans, could encourage investment in thin markets and regional areas, the peak recommends.
Housing News
Aspen: housing situation is diabolical and opportunities are massive
Aspen’s longer-stay rentals are “essentially full” and rents are rising across its models.
Government Policy
State Premiers' 'unprecedented' act to PM over hospital funding
The Premiers are urging the PM to commit to Federal Government hospital funding of 42.5% by 2030 and 45% by 2035, fulfilling a 2023 promise.
Health
Call to retirement living operators: designated seniors housing land next to Western Sydney hospital
With more than 104,000 over-50s already in the local catchment, Arrow Advisory Group has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Blacktown Integrated Seniors Living & Healthcare Precinct – a 2,791m² flagship site directly adjacent to...
21 aged care homes’ worth of hospital patients stuck waiting for discharge
As Premiers and Health Ministers battle Canberra over hospital funding, a new report has revealed a key reason costs are surging: thousands of older Australians remain stranded in hospital beds because there’s nowhere else for them to go.
The Pure Food Co launches internationally-inspired specialised texture modified meals for aged care
With new aged care quality standards set to force operators to provide greater choice at meal times, the nutrition technology innovator has launched a range of internationally-inspired specialised meals to give every resident a taste of home. The...
SATURDAY sounds the alarm: Dementia is ‘galloping’ through retirement villages
Dementia rates in villages are climbing fast – but with limited staff, legal barriers to moving residents, and no clear safety net, operators risk being caught off guard. Where are the biggest risks – and what’s being tried to fix them? Find out in this week’s SATURDAY, our premium digital...
