This years RVA National Conference is perhaps the most important for the past 10 years, given the proposed marriage of the RVA with the Property Council, coupled with the rapidly changing landscape of the retirement village market. The impact of the merger on all operators is potentially significant. The shape of the new peak body and its mandate is being shaped now and tipped to be operational by the New Year. The demand by potential residents for care is also changing the village product mix and potential regulations. The conference theme is Dare to be Different - and the program is different to past years, with emphasis on:
sales and marketing
different delivery models including full care delivered under the private model and the RV Act
passion and entrepreneurs such as Celebrity Chef, George Columbaris and Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Founder, Paul Cave
So if you want to stay connected to the sector you will attend Early Bird registrations close next week. Register at www.rva.com.au/sydney2012
Direct care workers pay boosted by up to 28.5%, as indirect care workers get 6.8% increase: FWC
Personal care workers and assistants in nursing working in residential aged care facilities and home care workers this afternoon received long-awaited pay rises. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) awarded: Personal Care Workers (PCW): Extra 18.2% to...