Thursday, September 3, 2026

The wait is over — Hello Leaders Mag has arrived

Welcome to edition 5 of Hello Leaders, a publication designed for those courageously navigating the complex, rewarding, and ever-evolving landscape of aged care leadership. 

Published on 20 May 2025 (Last updated on 22 May 2025)


Welcome to edition 5 of Hello Leaders, a publication designed for those courageously navigating the complex, rewarding, and ever-evolving landscape of aged care leadership. 

This issue arrives at a pivotal moment. With the July 2025 introduction of the new Aged Care Act on the horizon, aged care leaders are poised at the intersection of reform readiness and the relentless pursuit of quality care.

The regulatory shifts are significant, presenting us with tremendous opportunities. For providers ready to reimagine governance, culture, and operations, the future shines bright with promise. 

In this edition, we explore groundbreaking innovations such as Andromeda‘s AI companion robots alleviating loneliness, delve into the practical realities of new funding models like Support at Home, and highlight leadership behaviours that foster strong teams, from building trust to managing burnout.

We also confront the essential — yet often challenging — topics like intimacy, human rights, and emotional connection within residential settings. 

At Hello Leaders, our mission is to ask the tough questions, amplify the voices driving change, and challenge the status quo in aged care.

We created our print edition because there’s something truly powerful about print. A tangible magazine invites you to slow down, share stories, and engage more deeply — whether it’s passed between colleagues or placed on a coffee table for thoughtful reading. 

At the same time, we know that every choice matters. That’s why Hello Leaders is printed using sustainable practices, including recycled paper and eco-friendly production methods, to help reduce our environmental footprint while delivering content that inspires. 

To the leaders reading this: your courage, resilience, and commitment are shaping the future of care in Australia. Let this magazine serve as your companion on that journey — a resource brimming with insight, inspiration, and thoughtful provocation. 

Change is here. It’s time to lead, not just manage.



We’ve printed a limited run – once it’s gone, it’s gone. Pre-orders are already being delivered. Secure your copy now.

AUG 27 – SEP 2, 2026

• leadership

How retirement communities can prepare for changing resident expectations

Hayley Campbell, Content Writer Changing resident expectations, ageing in place and increasingly complex support needs are reshaping retirement living. Dr Roger Pallant of the NSW Retirement Village Residents Association says leaders need to plan for that change and bring residents into the conversation.

• nursing

Australia has its first national nursing workforce strategy. Now health leaders must deliver it.

Arun Thomas, Chairperson of ACNFFC Australia has its first National Nursing Workforce Strategy, but a strategy alone won’t fix a 79,000-nurse deficit. Arun Thomas explores how the true test for health leaders lies in converting a 10-year policy blueprint into real, sustainable capacity on the ground.

• aged care

Why Australia’s aged care legislation struggles with community-led solutions

Yvette Willison, Content Writer After 15 years of planning, fundraising and refining a financially viable model, one rural Victorian community is still unable to build an aged care facility. Wedderburn’s experience raises broader questions about whether Australia’s regulatory framework can accommodate community-led solutions.

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