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Ian
Horswill

A rights-based aged care system: who is the government kidding?

The government claims a rights-based aged care system, but delays, rationed care, and massive waiting lists tell another story. 88,000 are waiting for home care and even Health Minister Mark Butler says almost every aged care facility he visits is full.

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Ian Horswill

17 Jul 2025

Out of the Ordinary

Embedded electrical networks generate real sales advantages

With power prices rising and buyer expectations higher than ever; embedded electrical networks do not only streamline operations but they are the ”three words” today’s customers are wanting. Prospecta Utilities says rolling out embedded...

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Ian Horswill

15 Jul 2025

Community Living

NSW Fair Trading will continue unannounced compliance visits for retirement villages

NSW Fair Trading Principal Inspector Lynn Evans and Senior Inspector Joel Elliott told of their work in retirement villages at the latest DCM Institute Lunch & Learn webinar series last Wednesday. Joel said the unannounced visits would continue...

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Ian Horswill

15 Jul 2025

Sector Moves & People

Group Homes Australia rebrands as it seeks to form more partnerships

The innovative dementia care operator known for their small household model is rebranding as Videri Australia. “Videri means ‘to be seen’,” said Leah Gabolinscy, Chief Executive Officer. “Our approach goes beyond meeting basic needs; we...

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Ian Horswill

15 Jul 2025

Community Living

GemLife’s top shareholders revealed after becoming Australia’s largest IPO of 2025

The Queensland land lease operator has informed the ASX of its substantial shareholders after becoming Australia’s largest IPO of 2025. GemLife launched on the ASX on 3 July and raised $750 million in capital. The business was established in 2015...

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Ian Horswill

14 Jul 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

RAAFA WA buys fully occupied Alexandra Village in Perth’s south

The Not For Profit provider of retirement living, in-home care and residential aged care has added the village’s 35 over-55s, occupied two- and three-bedroom independent living homes to its portfolio.

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Ian Horswill

14 Jul 2025

Retirement and Community Living

Paul Singer’s HT Retirement puts land for new village in Rothwell, Moreton Bay, QLD, up for sale

The veteran village builder’s business had successfully applied to City of Moreton Bay to construct 97 independent living units for retirees in a three-storey apartment complex on the disused Frawley’s Tennis Club in Rothwell, 28km north of...

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Ian Horswill

14 Jul 2025

Development

Why land lease is a winner: Thyme Lifestyle Resort Evans Head, in NSW’s Northern Rivers, has 90% of homes sold with 53% capital gain in 3 years

Owner Serenitas held its “Final Open Day” on 12 July for the last homes being released, from $806,000, at the over 50s lifestyle resort built on 8ha within walking distance of the beaches of Evans Head. It is also offering up to $25,000 for buyers...

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Ian Horswill

14 Jul 2025

Retirement and Community Living

SATURDAY: Exclusive interview with Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is entering a new era – and it’s not business as usual. Under the leadership of new Commissioner Liz Hefren-Webb (pictured above), the regulator is taking a sharper, more targeted approach: less...

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Ian Horswill

14 Jul 2025

Sector Moves & People

Appointments: Brian Wong rejoins Westpac after six years at CommBank

Brian, who is a familiar face at DCM Group’s LEADERS SUMMIT, has left his role as CommBank’s National Director of Healthcare after six years’ service.

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Ian Horswill

14 Jul 2025

Legal Issues

Ingenia Communities and ABC’s Adele Ferguson on VCAT’s voiding of Lifestyle Communities’ DMFs

Ingenia Communities Group provides the following update in relation to the Group’s exposure to Deferred Management Fee (DMF) contracts across its portfolio. Ingenia has limited exposure to contracts which include a Deferred Management...

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Ian Horswill

14 Jul 2025

Development

Reside Communities to expand Maleny Grove in QLD’s Sunshine Coast hinterland

The Queensland retirement living operator, which has perfected multi-million dollar vertical living apartments, is expanding a village it bought from Live Life in March 2024 to surpass 1,000 homes. 66 architecturally designed villas and...

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Ian Horswill

14 Jul 2025

Housing News

Funding secured for Wesley Mission’s affordable and supported housing project in Canberra

Wesley Mission’s affordable rental and supported housing development in Curtin, Canberra, is officially going ahead after securing funding through the first round of the Australian Government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF)...

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Ian Horswill

11 Jul 2025