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 model moving forward.

The ageing sector stands at a pivotal moment. Aged care beds are at capacity, Government-funded home care is in short supply, and the full wave of Baby Boomers is on the horizon. So, is assisted living the solution?

At DCM Group’s 2025 LEADERS SUMMIT in March, Cam Ansell (pictured top), the Founder and Managing Director of aged care advisory firm Ansell Strategic, presented a compelling forecast.

According to Cam, growth in both traditional aged care beds and retir