Issue 56

Tea and scones are out: The sector’s CEOs are primed for serious business

Over the past five years, the calibre of boards and executives across the business of ageing has been completely transformed as ‘outside talent’ was recruited from other industries such as professional services, Government and hospitality.

Opinion: ‘Rolled gold’ - Is Australian Unity’s decision to stay in residential care pointing to the future value of aged care beds?

Despite the current financial and regulatory pressures, residential aged care is likely to be in hot demand in three years’ time as the development of new beds stagnates and the population ages. There was genuine surprise across the sector last...

Shaking things up in retirement living: “It’s not business as usual” says Daniel Gannon

10 months into his role as Executive Director of the Retirement Living Council (RLC), Daniel Gannon says retirement living accommodation is a significant housing sector that needs respect with Government and understanding by consumers. ‘Same old...

AI predicting medication intolerances, chatbots providing pill reminders, thumbprint-enabled devices – it’s the future of aged care

Medication management is a major compliance risk for residential care and home care providers, but new technology solutions set to roll out in the next five years will not only improve care – they will also benefit providers’ bottom line. Renee...

New CEO Reflections and Lessons - Part 1: Catherine Stoddart

Catherine joined West Australian aged care, disability and retirement living Not For Profit in April 2022 after a six-year stint as the Chief Executive Officer of Northern Territory Health.

New CEO Reflections and Lessons - Part 2: Tom Symondson

Tom joined the Aged Care and Community Providers Association (ACCPA) in September 2022 after many years serving in local Government in the UK and Australia, most recently as the CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association since 2015.

New CEO Reflections and Lessons - Part 3: Geraldine Lannon

Geraldine was appointed to lead Victorian Not For Profit Baptcare’s portfolio of residential care, retirement living, home care, disability, and seniors’ housing in September last year after a series of senior leadership roles in public health and community services in WA.

5 Year CEO Lessons Learnt - Part 1: Jason Eldering

In his current role since November 2019, Jason leads SCCQ’s 13 aged care homes, five retirement villages, 1,200 home care clients and 1,200 staff.

5 Year CEO Lessons Learnt - Part 2: Frank Weits

Frank was appointed as CEO of the South Australian Not For Profit aged care, retirement living and home care provider in December 2018 after 12 years in various client service and leadership roles at professional services firm PwC Australia.

5 Year CEO Lessons Learnt - Part 3: Sonya Smart

Sonya joined Victorian-based, for-purpose VMCH in 2017 to lead its large range of aged care, retirement living, community and disability services after a series of leadership roles within health, aged, disability and community sectors.

AI successfully drives quality in home care

Imagine AI analysing every home care visit note, identifying trends and then recommending appropriate actions. It is here. Thanks to being both a technology company and a home care provider, Queensland operator Five Good Friends has seven years of...

20,000 land lease sites in development won’t catch retirement villages

What will Australia’s land lease sector look like in 10 years’ time? Not as big as it could be, according to industry leaders. Despite huge demand from a growing customer base and increasing interest from big-name listed players, Australia’s...

Rentals in Retirement Villages: It’s now national

Resistance to renters in villages is breaking down. Historically retirement villages have not made vacant units available for rent, held back by state legislative restrictions and complaints by residents that they are the owners of the village and...

Ian Horswill

07 Jul 2023