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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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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

Community Living

Mini-series 3: Power, policy & the big picture

Strategy, Reform and the Shifting Landscape of Aged Care From funding forecasts to political pressure, this series captures the macro forces reshaping aged care, home care, and retirement living. Hear from economists, advocates, and peak body...

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Group Editor

19 May 2025

Community Living

Mini-series 2: Retirement living reinvented

From Accommodation to Aspirational Living The retirement village of tomorrow won’t look like the village of today. Operators are rethinking models, funding, and care integration to meet the needs of wealthier, more demanding Baby Boomers. This...

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13 May 2025

Home Care

Mini-series 1: The future of home-based care

Clinical, connected, and ready to scale. As aged care beds dwindle and frailty increases, the shift to delivering complex care at home is no longer optional — it’s inevitable. In this series, sector leaders unpack what it takes to transform home...

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07 May 2025

DIGITAL EDITION

Connectivity in Seniors' Living

The future of connectivity in retirement & land lease communities

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AMPLAR IS REIMAGINING TRADITIONAL MODELS OF HEALTH TO PERSONALISED ON-DEMAND ADVICE AND TREATMENT CLOSER TO HOME

Presented by Cameron Holland Director – Primary Care & Investment Amplar Health Amplar has a strong ambition to accelerate the health transition from traditional models and settings to personalised on-demand advice and treatment delivered...

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LESSONS IN LAND LEASE COMMUNITIES

Presented by Adrian Puljich CEO & Director GemLife Living Gems Aliria The fast moving flag bearer for what Land Lease communities can be, Adrian Puljich brings 15 years’ experience designing and building the sector leading communities, across...

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THE COMPLEXITY OF WORKFORCE DEMANDS A TOTAL RETHINK ON HOW TO DELIVER A QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT STAFF ACROSS HOME AND RESIDENTIAL CARE

Presented by Will Egan CEO Ausmed Esther Monks Industry Advisor: Healthcare Workday This session will explore how a systematic approach with AI to workforce competency and structure can deliver a skilled worker at speed, provide individual support...

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Group Editor

11 Mar 2025