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Cameron McPherson: ‘The new law risks boxing providers into yesterday’s model’

Cameron McPherson, CEO of Medical & Aged Care Group, writes that Australia’s new Aged Care Act funds care delivery on a cost basis rather than on outcomes, rewarding activity over measurable gains in independence, connection and quality of life.

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6 hours ago

Community Living

Elevator Pitch Mini-series | Keeping villages running: facilities and maintenance experts in retirement living

Australia’s retirement living sector includes around 1,525 villages and by one estimate will add nearly 10,000 new village homes over the next three years, supported by about $2.5 billion in new sales

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Group Editor

23 Oct 2025

Aged Care

Elevator Pitch Mini-series | Empowering People: workforce and care innovations for Aged Care

Meet suppliers delivering workforce training, digital tools, and new models of care to strengthen staff and improve resident outcomes. Workforce is the defining challenge in aged care. Providers face rising compliance demands, high turnover, and...

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Group Editor

02 Oct 2025

Government Policy

Elevator Pitch Mini-series | Trusted Advisors: experts guiding Aged Care through change

Meet specialists helping providers strengthen governance, manage compliance, and lead through sector reform. The next phase of aged care reform brings higher scrutiny, stronger compliance requirements, and tougher expectations of boards and...

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Elevator Pitch Mini-series | Future-proofing operations

Suppliers helping aged care providers stay efficient, compliant, and financially sustainable. Aged care and retirement living operators face rising costs, tougher regulation, and higher expectations from residents and families. Meeting these...

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Group Editor

18 Sep 2025

Technology

Elevator Pitch Mini-series | Designing the future: architecture and construction partners in Aged Care

Facility design directly impacts compliance, operating costs, and resident outcomes. Meet three suppliers delivering projects that balance commercial performance with community benefit. For aged care and retirement living leaders, property is both...

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Elevator Pitch Mini-series | Digital care solutions: tech innovators changing Aged Care delivery

Digital tools are redefining how aged care and retirement living providers manage risk, improve workflows, and support resident outcomes. Technology decisions in aged care are no longer optional add-ons. The right digital partner can reduce clinical...

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Still waiting: the human cost of delay in aged care assessments

When Meghan Hird submitted a referral to My Aged Care for her father in September last year, she never imagined they would still be waiting 10 months later. In that time, her father’s Alzheimer’s has progressed from early signs to mid-stage...

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Finding innovation in unexpected places: rethinking the role of suppliers in Aged Care technology

When people think about innovation in aged care, they tend to picture large-scale tech overhauls - smart sensors, predictive analytics, integrated platforms. But innovation often shows up more quietly, embedded in the everyday tools and services...

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The value of visibility: why supplier discovery deserves more attention

It’s something we don’t talk about enough: the sheer difficulty of finding quality suppliers in aged care. Despite being a $30+ billion sector, aged care still lacks a standardised way to discover, compare, and validate vendors across service...

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Group Editor

26 Jun 2025

Elevator Pitches

Rethinking procurement: why the sector needs a smarter way to source suppliers

Ask any operator in aged care, home care, or retirement living and you’ll hear the same thing: finding the right suppliers is harder than it should be. Whether it’s catering, clinical waste disposal, allied health, or tech integrations, providers...

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Sector leaders answer: where to from here?

In the first 2021 issue of SATURDAY, following the release of the Aged Care Royal Commission’s Final Report, we asked sector leaders and CEOs: which recommendation is key to Australia’s future aged care system? Four years on, they reflect on...

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Celebrating 100 issues of SATURDAY

SATURDAY has reached a significant milestone – our 100th edition! Over the years, we’ve delivered insightful journalism, in-depth analysis, and compelling stories that matter to our readers. This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence and our dedication to keeping you informed. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to many more editions ahead!

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Group Editor

06 Jun 2025