It’s something we don’t talk about enough: the sheer difficulty of finding quality suppliers in aged care.
Despite being a $30+ billion sector, aged care still lacks a standardised way to discover, compare, and validate vendors across service categories. Most providers rely on word of mouth, personal networks, or outdated contact lists - methods that may have worked when the sector was smaller, but are increasingly out of step with today’s operational demands.
The result? Missed opportunities. Providers stick with familiar names, even when better options may exist. New entrants struggle to build visibility, regardless of the quality of their offering. And the sector, as a whole, misses out on the efficiency gains that come from a more open, competitive supplier landscape.
Supplier discovery doesn’t sound glamorous. But it matters. Not just for procurement officers, but for CEOs, quality leads, and frontline staff. Every contract is a risk - or an opportunity. Every supplier you work with becomes part of your service footprint.
The question is: are you choosing them intentionally? Or just conveniently?
In a sector where reputation, compliance, and outcomes are tightly interlinked, visibility isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity. And the providers who take supplier discovery seriously will likely find themselves ahead of the curve.
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