Topic - Aged Care

SATURDAY: what do home closures mean for the future of regional aged care?

Sep 28 2022 Updated May 3, 2023

Section Editor

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In this week’s issue of SATURDAY, 10 aged care homes have closed in regional Australia over the last year – that means nearly 300 beds have been lost.

Closure of these facilities is a huge loss to small regional communities, often leaving a significant gap in healthcare services – but providers are coming up with innovative ways to attract and retain staff in regional areas.

Find out more in this week’s new-look SATURDAY digital magazine on 1 October, which also features columns from industry experts in technology and design, as well as news and features for the retirement living and aged care sectors.

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