Topic - Aged Care

Mirus Australia appoints new CEO

Jul 23 2019 Updated May 3, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Aged care sector consultancy Mirus Australia has appointed Andrew Farmer as CEO (pictured).

He has worked extensively in the Horticulture and Innovation, including enterprise-wide transformation projects.

The appointment allows Mirus Australia co-founders James Price and fellow co-founder Robert Covino to focus on building and executing strategic channels and partnerships.

Pocock wins fight for Senate inquiry into home care delays and aged care reform

ACT Independent Senator David Pocock’s push for a Senate Inquiry into aged care reform delays and the withholding of Home Care Packages secured backing from the Coalition, Greens, and Independents yesterday (Monday 28 July), ensuring the inquiry will proceed.

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Caroline Egan

29 Jul 2025

Sector Moves & People

Former IRT CEO Patrick Reid appointed Uniting NSW.ACT Chief Operating Officer

Patrick, who stepped down as CEO of IRT Group in May, is making a quick return to the seniors living sector – this time with a major Not For Profit competitor.

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Ian Horswill

29 Jul 2025

Home Care

Senate inquiry looms over Govt refusal to release Home Care Packages

A Senate inquiry could soon be launched into the Albanese Government’s decision to withhold the release of 20,000 additional Home Care Packages – despite more than 87,000 older Australians remaining stuck on the national waitlist.

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Lauren Broomham

25 Jul 2025

Sector Moves & People

Cameron Taylor handpicks executive team at Sundale as brand gets a refresh

Cameron Taylor, who was appointed CEO of the For Profit Not For Profit Sundale in May last year, has finalised his handpicked, multidisciplinary Executive team to lead the Queensland Sunshine Coast retirement living and aged care organisation into the future.

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Ian Horswill

04 Aug 2025

Bidders slash Keyton valuation below $3B amid Lendlease stake sale

The four shortlisted bidders for Lendlease’s 25.1% stake in retirement village operator Keyton have reportedly cut the company’s full valuation by at least 10% below $3 billion – despite a sector-record $3.85 billion sale of rival Aveo in June.

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DA-approved land lease site in Mackay, QLD, hits the market

Ray White Commercial (RWC) Burleigh Group is seeking expressions of interest for the 15.07ha site in Rural View, located within a premium masterplanned community in the thriving Mackay corridor, which is approved for 386 dwellings designed specifically for an over-50s land lease community.

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Ian Horswill

04 Aug 2025

Topic - Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Whiddon expands to 23 homes with second site in Maclean, NSW

Whiddon has announced it will acquire family-owned, standalone Mareeba Aged Care Home in Maclean, northeast of Sydney, demonstrating the operator’s commitment to regional aged care, Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Mareeba into the Whiddon family.”

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Caroline Egan

30 Jul 2025

Topic - Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Changes at Rockpool HO flagged after Regis Aged Care acquisitions

Corporate roles at Rockpool could affected by the ASX-listed Regis Aged Care’s acquisition of four homes, says CEO Melissa Argent. “The sale will not impact frontline roles, including nurses, carers, and support team members,“ she wrote. ”However, a small number of corporate roles will be affected.“

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Caroline Egan

30 Jul 2025