As Australia’s aged care sector prepares to navigate the incoming wave of Baby Boomers, some providers are not waiting for the future to arrive – they’re building it.

At the forefront is St Basil’s, under the leadership of Diana Horvatovic, who is steering the organisation boldly into assisted living. It’s a strategic shift grounded in community, compassion, and a recognition of where aged care is headed.

“The day I lose my passion or empathy is the day I need to leave aged care,” Diana told SATURDAY while reflecting on a career shaped by a deep personal sense of mission – one that has only grown following the recent loss of her father.

A model whose time has come

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