Sector Moves/People

Manuel Lang joins GemLife as Chief Corporate Officer

The ASX-listed land lease community operator GemLife has appointed Manuel Lang as its Chief Corporate Officer, effective 1 October 2025. Manuel brings more than 20 years’ experience in the land lease and property sectors. He was General Manager Land Lease Communities at AVID Property Group.

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Ian Horswill

10 Sep 2025

Sector Moves & People

UnitingCare Queensland appoints Ben Edwards as new CEO

The Group Chief Operating Officer of St John of God Health Care, Ben Edwards, has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of UnitingCare Queensland, commencing 12 January 2026.

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Ian Horswill

08 Sep 2025

Sector Moves & People

Phoebe van Bentum takes the reins from retiring Maroba CEO Viv Allanson OAM

After more than three decades of leadership by Viv Allanson OAM, Phoebe van Bentum says she is “honoured” to be appointed CEO of Newcastle-based Not For Profit aged care provider Maroba.

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Caroline Egan

27 Aug 2025

Sector Moves/People

Tomai Morris departs Retirement Living Council after seven years

Tomai Morris, the inaugural Retirement Living Council Commercial Director in 2023, has decided to leave after seven years’ service. “She has shaped, coordinated, grown and delivered six National Retirement Living Summits and seven National Retirement Living Award programs,“ said ED Daniel Gannon.

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Ian Horswill

18 Aug 2025

Sector Moves/People

Nick O’Callaghan named CEO of home care provider integratedliving

The former Executive General Manager of Australian Unity, and Interim CEO of myHomecare Group, has been appointed to lead the Not For Profit home care provider.

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Caroline Egan

13 Aug 2025

Home Care

Disability support platform Hireup enters home care market

Hireup, Australia’s largest NDIS-approved online platforms for disability support workers, has expanded to provide a much-needed home care workers, with co-founder and CEO Laura O’Reilly saying, “We can deliver workforce capacity at scale without compromising on quality or continuity.”

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Caroline Egan

13 Aug 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

Sector Moves & People

Private aged care innovator Odyssey appoints new CEO as fourth tower rises on the Gold Coast

Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities has appointed Aaron Lavell as full-time CEO, marking a leadership shift for the private aged care operator as it continues to expand its premium care model across Queensland.

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Ian Horswill

01 Aug 2025

Sector Moves & People

Ross Gallagher named new IRT CEO, replacing Patrick Reid

Community provider IRT has today (Friday, 1 August) confirmed the appointment of Ross Gallagher as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Ian Horswill

01 Aug 2025

Sector Moves & People

hayylo names former Telstra Health aged care head Michael Donnelly as Executive Chairman

Aged and home care software provider hayylo has announced the appointment of a new Executive Chairman, former Head of Aged and Disability at Telstra Health, Michael Donnelly (pictured above).

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Caroline Egan

30 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

Sector Moves & People

Paul O’Sullivan appointed Chair of St Vincent’s as Paul McClintock retires

Australia’s largest Not For Profit health and aged care provider St Vincent’s has announced Paul O’Sullivan will step into the role of Chair from 1 August, replacing Paul McClintock AO, who is retiring from the board after 12 years, including six as Chair.

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Caroline Egan

23 Jul 2025

Sector Moves & People

RFBI plans housing for staff at 22 locations which can be home after retirement

RFBI has converted a building on its Coffs Harbour site into apartments for staff, offering rent at 50% of the market rate and when residents retire, they will be able to stay on in the accommodation. CEO Frank Price said they now have plans for similar accommodation at 21 other locations.

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Caroline Egan

23 Jul 2025