Another winner this year has to be Aveos Justin Laboo. This time last year he had Stockland prowling for a takeover of the retirement assets [Aveo] from FKP. 12 months later Stockland's share price is in the doldrums and the company has openly stated it is no longer pursuing the expansion of its 15% FKP interest (or its similar interests in Aevum). Meanwhile Aveo has ramped up its sales and its profitability, making it the star in the FKP group.
Shared Care in villages: Canberra cracks the door open
A major step forward for the Shared Care model. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will convene online workshops with Support at Home providers to help design a pooled funding trial, slated for 2026, backed by $5.2 million in funding over three years announced by the Federal Government in December 2024.