SATURDAY Issue 83

The biggest threat to aged care providers’ survival is no longer financial

The aged care regulator is beginning to crack down on providers – how long can many smaller operators hold out? Increasing compliance demands across the sector is forcing more small community-run boards to wave the white flag. Greg Williams...

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Baptcare’s ambition to grow to 5,000 beds will require $1.3 billion-plus

The Victorian Not For Profit wants to build 3,300 new aged care beds – but their plans come with one big proviso. With the aged care sector tipped to need 25,000 more beds by 2030 to keep up with demand, aged care providers are sitting on their...

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Back in the black: how seven aged care CEOs turned around their businesses

With residential aged care operators across the country in the red – and the Government and Opposition still silent on the Taskforce recommendations – what levers can providers pull to ensure that their organisation remains financially viable?...

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1,000% turnaround for Top 25% of aged care homes

The financial fortunes of the Top Quartile of aged care homes have improved dramatically in recent years thanks in part to the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) – but more tough times are ahead for all operators. The Top 25% of...

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Just like Netflix: the experiential learning program delivering on culture, care and cash

Apollo Care is proving that highlighting good stories about aged care isn’t just good for staff engagement; it’s good for the bottom line. The private aged care operator has rolled out a new live dashboard across its 12 facilities that is...

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Like a hotel: is this the new aged care dining experience?

Not For Profit aged care provider Scalabrini now has aged care residents spending an hour at the lunch table – what’s their secret? The provider is pivoting the dining experience in its five aged care homes, installing serveries so residents can...

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Executive Spotlight

Over 3,000 operators provide retirement living, aged care and support in the home to more than 1.5 million older Australians. 360,000 staff and 100,000 suppliers are engaged every day. It’s a $30 billion a year sector delivering vital services for...

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Lauren Broomham

30 Aug 2024