SATURDAY Issue 98

Opinion: ‘care’ is now a non-negotiable for village operators – and Government

Assisted living is emerging as the sustainable future for retirement and aged care providers – but fixing the home care crisis must be the priority. As the first wave of Baby Boomers turns 80 this year, demand for ageing services is projected to...

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Automation: the new financial future for aged care

As the aged care sector prepares for the shift to the new Aged Care Act, funding and financial management are emerging as critical pressure points for providers. With tight margins and increased administrative burden, the drive to automate financial...

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Why assisted living should be the strategic focus for the ageing sector now

The future of aged care lies not in the development of traditional aged care beds, but in delivering flexible solutions that enable older people to live independently for as long as possible – for Cam Ansell, assisted living must be the dominant...

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Assisted living: A love/hate relationship for operators

What’s old is new again as assisted living rises to the forefront in supporting older Australians as they age. Yet, with a checkered history surrounding the model, why should operators embrace it now? For more than a decade the retirement living...

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So you want to deliver assisted living? Seven strategies for success

From defining your model to mastering integration, here’s what it takes to make assisted living work. As residents enter retirement villages later in life and with higher care needs, the demand for accommodation options that go beyond traditional...

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Boutique care with big ambitions: Torrens Living’s assisted living play

Backed by private equity, the Adelaide-based retirement village operator is accelerating its push into assisted living, starting with its Kingswood project. Torrens Living is preparing to expand its footprint in South Australia’s assisted living...

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Inside Seasons Seniors’ Living’s bold push to reshape assisted living in Queensland

As traditional aged care models struggle to keep up with rising demand, Queensland-based Seasons Seniors’ Living is doubling down on its flexible, integrated approach – rolling out a $400 million pipeline of new assisted living communities...

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Assisted living pays – but at a price

Shorter stays in assisted living are driving higher valuations and improved cash flow for operators – but they come with a heavier duty of care and the risk of losses on service delivery. Retirement village operators delivering assisted living are...

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Executive spotlight

With more than 30 years’ experience in business, finance, and IT, Darren worked in multiple executive roles at Optus and IBM before founding Rohling International in 2012.  

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Lauren Broomham

09 May 2025