18 August 2025
The Albanese Government is investing $21.5M in aged care scholarships to upskill nurses and workers. Over 1,000 scholarships are available, with dedicated places for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers.
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4 March 2026
Scrutiny over promises – researchers urge caution over the promises of AI to ‘fix’ aged care
Australian experts urge caution over AI promises to ‘fix’ aged care. Extensive review into “agetech” companies and marketing message finds troubling results.
3 March 2026
Anglicare Sydney to acquire Infinite Care, creating national Christian for-purpose aged care provider
Anglicare Sydney has signed an agreement to acquire Infinite Care, creating a national Christian for-purpose residential aged care provider with around 4,600 beds across 42 homes in four states. The deal, expected to complete in May 2026, signals further consolidation in the sector as providers seek scale, sustainability and development capacity.
2 March 2026
Redmap becomes AlayaCare’s exclusive AP Automation partner for Australia and New Zealand
AlayaCare has appointed Redmap as its exclusive Accounts Payable automation partner for Australia and New Zealand, deepening their collaboration to deliver purpose-built AP automation, smoother system updates and reduced administrative burden for care providers.
2 March 2026
Juniper acquisition secures affordable rental housing for older people in Albany
Juniper will acquire Wollaston Court Retirement Village in Albany, securing 22 affordable rental homes for older people amid rising housing pressure and a projected 35% growth in the local over-75 population by 2032.
24 February 2026
Bulk-billing rates up but systemic funding must support multi-disciplinary teams to keep people out of hospital
While bulk-billing rates are up, Grattan Institute experts share that the bigger picture has been missed. Multidisciplinary care must be supported to have cross-sector lasting impact.
24 February 2026
Senator Anne Ruston retains shadow aged care portfolio amid reshuffle
Senator Anne Ruston retains aged care portfolio and shadow deputy leadership in Senate amid leadership spill.
22 February 2026
Two waves, one workforce: the demographic squeeze facing aged care
New forecasts show Australia’s aged care sector is entering a two-wave surge in population ageing, with 2.5 million more people aged 65+ and 1.3 million more aged 80+ by the mid-2040s. Demand is accelerating just as 23% of the workforce approaches retirement.
18 February 2026
Regional Australia needs aged care roles filled – Australian Catholic University set to deliver 4000 more home care staff to critical remote regions
Australian Catholic University set to deliver 4000 additional home care staff to remote regions. Spearheading recruitment and training from local communities, they are looking to build up community strength and capacity from within.
17 February 2026
Providers must pay bills and seniors must be protected – Catholic Health Australia fronts senate to ask the government to balance support at home reform
Catholic Health Australia and representatives appeal the Senate to consider provider financial viability in the wake of Support at Home uncertainty and confusion. Paying front-line staff and suppliers is integral for high-performers, alongside senior protections from poor-performers.
17 February 2026
There is no sector without sustainable growth – provider peak body Ageing Australia weighs in to government with recommendations ahead of budget
Peak provider body, Ageing Australia, has weighed in ahead of Canberra’s May 2026 budget. Key recommendations include funding for capital projects and bed builds, alongside Support at Home reform.
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What's on our notice board
Leaders in the aged care industry are facing ongoing challenges including skilled workforce shortages, increasing community expectations and ever changing economic challenges. While each organisation has its own challenges to be addressed, the difficulties faced by industry and specifically the aged care sector are common across the board.
HelloLeaders will share industry insights but also knowledge and experience from respected leaders from a broad range of other sectors and put a spotlight on how good leadership can tackle a diversity of changes and challenges. Our vision is to provide a platform where leaders can learn from leaders to collectively drive the future of aged and community care.
Press Releases
15 August 2025
Victoria has appointed its first Chief Palliative Care Adviser, Associate Professor Mark Boughey, to lead a refresh of the state’s End of Life and Palliative Care Framework. The six-month role will focus on modernising policy, strengthening services, and ensuring all Victorians have access to compassionate, high-quality care.
29 May 2025
With a career that spans almost 30 years in the aged care sector, Kelly Geister, Executive Manager Residential Services at Resthaven, has had her fair share of roles and responsibilities.
15 May 2025
The Pure Food Co is bringing brekky back for the tens of thousands of older Aussies with swallowing difficulties who are no longer able to enjoy the most important meal of the day.
13 May 2025
This National Palliative Care Week, leading home care provider Silverchain is calling on the Australian Government to amend its Support at Home aged care program to ensure that it incorporates advance care planning for all Australians receiving federally-funded aged care support.
7 May 2025
During National Palliative Care Week, 11 to 17 May 2025, Advance Care Planning Australia is supporting the call for all Australians to consider – what’s your plan?
Management Movement
| Date | Company | Position | Name | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 24 | HammondCare | Chief Executive Officer | Andrew Thorburn | New hire | Read more |
| 17 Jun 24 | HammondCare | Chief Executive Officer | Mike Baird | Resigned | Read more |
| 28 May 24 | Carinity | Chief Executive Officer | Kevin Griffiths | New hire | |
| 1 May 24 | Dementia Australia | Chief Executive Officer | Professor Tanya Buchanan | New hire | Read more |
| 1 May 24 | Princes Court (Mildura) | Chief Executive Officer | Anthony Couroupis | New hire | |
| 9 Apr 24 | ACH Group | Chief Executive Officer | Linda Feldt | Promotion | Read more |
| 18 Mar 24 | Coviu | Chief Executive Officer | Dr Silvia Pfeiffer | Resigned | Read more |
| 18 Mar 24 | Coviu | Chief Executive Officer | Diana Pitts | New hire | Read more |
| 16 Feb 24 | COTA Australia | Independent Chair | Jane Halton AO PSM | Resigned | |
| 16 Feb 24 | COTA Australia | Independent Chair | Christopher Pyne | New hire | Read more |
| 22 Jan 24 | Royal Freemasons | Chief Executive Officer | Hugh Cattermole | New hire | Read more |
| 11 Jan 24 | Baptist Care Australia | Chief Executive Officer | Dr Robyn Sampson | Promotion | Read more |
| 8 Jan 24 | Coastlink | Chief Executive Officer | Lynne Graham | New hire | |
| 8 Jan 24 | Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited | Chief Executive Officer | Glenn Rappensberg | New hire | |
| 21 Dec 23 | Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) | Chief Executive Officer | Monique Reynolds | Promotion |
| Date | 17 Jun 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | HammondCare |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Andrew Thorburn |
| Movement | New hire |
| Read more | |
| Date | 17 Jun 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | HammondCare |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Mike Baird |
| Movement | Resigned |
| Read more | |
| Date | 28 May 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Carinity |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Kevin Griffiths |
| Movement | New hire |
| Date | 1 May 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Dementia Australia |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Professor Tanya Buchanan |
| Movement | New hire |
| Read more | |
| Date | 1 May 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Princes Court (Mildura) |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Anthony Couroupis |
| Movement | New hire |
| Date | 9 Apr 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | ACH Group |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Linda Feldt |
| Movement | Promotion |
| Read more | |
| Date | 18 Mar 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Coviu |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Dr Silvia Pfeiffer |
| Movement | Resigned |
| Read more | |
| Date | 18 Mar 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Coviu |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Diana Pitts |
| Movement | New hire |
| Read more | |
| Date | 16 Feb 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | COTA Australia |
| Position | Independent Chair |
| Name | Jane Halton AO PSM |
| Movement | Resigned |
| Date | 16 Feb 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | COTA Australia |
| Position | Independent Chair |
| Name | Christopher Pyne |
| Movement | New hire |
| Read more | |
| Date | 22 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Royal Freemasons |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Hugh Cattermole |
| Movement | New hire |
| Read more | |
| Date | 11 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Baptist Care Australia |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Dr Robyn Sampson |
| Movement | Promotion |
| Read more | |
| Date | 8 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Coastlink |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Lynne Graham |
| Movement | New hire |
| Date | 8 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Glenn Rappensberg |
| Movement | New hire |
| Date | 21 Dec 23 |
|---|---|
| Company | Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Monique Reynolds |
| Movement | Promotion |
Ownership Changes
| Date | Primary Entity / Acquirer | Secondary Entity / Acquiree | Type of Agreement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 24 | Arcare Aged Care | The Orchards Aged Care | Acquisition | |
| 29 Jan 24 | St Andrew's | Feros Village Byron Bay | Acquisition | Read more |
| 9 Jan 24 | Respect | Royal Freemasons Sale | Acquisition | Read more |
| 9 Jan 24 | Respect | Royal Freemasons Moe | Acquisition | Read more |
| 8 Jan 24 | Respect | Costa House (genU) | Merger | |
| 1 Dec 23 | Regis Aged Care | CPSM Care | Acquisition | |
| 28 Nov 23 | Apollo Care Alliance | Tenterfield Care Centre | Acquisition | |
| 1 Oct 23 | Apollo Care Alliance | Nanyima Care | Merger | |
| 1 Oct 23 | Juniper | Waratah Lodge | Acquisition | |
| 1 Aug 23 | Estia Health Limited | Royal Freemasons Limited (Bendigo and Benalla) | Acquisition |
| Date | 1 Mar 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Arcare Aged Care |
| Acquiree | The Orchards Aged Care |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Date | 29 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | St Andrew's |
| Acquiree | Feros Village Byron Bay |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Read more | |
| Date | 9 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Respect |
| Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Sale |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Read more | |
| Date | 9 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Respect |
| Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Moe |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Read more | |
| Date | 8 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Respect |
| Acquiree | Costa House (genU) |
| Type of Agreement | Merger |
| Date | 1 Dec 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Regis Aged Care |
| Acquiree | CPSM Care |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Date | 28 Nov 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Apollo Care Alliance |
| Acquiree | Tenterfield Care Centre |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Date | 1 Oct 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Apollo Care Alliance |
| Acquiree | Nanyima Care |
| Type of Agreement | Merger |
| Date | 1 Oct 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Juniper |
| Acquiree | Waratah Lodge |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Date | 1 Aug 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Estia Health Limited |
| Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Limited (Bendigo and Benalla) |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Facilities
| Date | Company | Facility | Address | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 23 | Ananda Aged Care | Hope Valley Residential Care | 95-97 Awoonga Road, Hope Valley SA 5090 | Ownership Change | |
| 6 Dec 22 | Mayflower | Edith Bendall Lodge | 11 Park St, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044 | Ownership Change | |
| 21 Nov 22 | Uniting NSW.ACT | McRae-McMahon Place | 17 Marion St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 | Opened | |
| 20 Oct 22 | HammondCare | Bugari Cottage Respite Cottage | 13 Nambucca Road Terrey Hills 2084 | Opened | |
| 19 Oct 22 | Hammondcare | Miranda Mason Residential Care | 19 Kiama St, Miranda NSW 2228 | Opened | |
| 30 Sep 22 | Apollo Care | Freemason Village | Lot 6 Swift St Harden NSW 2587 | Ownership Change | |
| 20 Sep 22 | TriCare | TBC | TBC | Opened | |
| 19 Sep 22 | Rockpool Residential AC | Rockpool Carseldine | 56 Plaza Pl Carseldine QLD 4034 | Opened | |
| 19 Sep 22 | Apollo Care | Bundaleer Care Services | 142A Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446 | Ownership Change | |
| 5 Sep 22 | Uniting | Uniting Hawkesbury | 25 Chapel St, Richmond NSW 2753 | Opened |
| Date | 23 Jan 23 |
|---|---|
| Company | Ananda Aged Care |
| Facility | Hope Valley Residential Care |
| Address | 95-97 Awoonga Road, Hope Valley SA 5090 |
| Event | Ownership Change |
| Date | 6 Dec 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Mayflower |
| Facility | Edith Bendall Lodge |
| Address | 11 Park St, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044 |
| Event | Ownership Change |
| Date | 21 Nov 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Uniting NSW.ACT |
| Facility | McRae-McMahon Place |
| Address | 17 Marion St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 20 Oct 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | HammondCare |
| Facility | Bugari Cottage Respite Cottage |
| Address | 13 Nambucca Road Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 19 Oct 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Hammondcare |
| Facility | Miranda Mason Residential Care |
| Address | 19 Kiama St, Miranda NSW 2228 |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 30 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Apollo Care |
| Facility | Freemason Village |
| Address | Lot 6 Swift St Harden NSW 2587 |
| Event | Ownership Change |
| Date | 20 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | TriCare |
| Facility | TBC |
| Address | TBC |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 19 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Rockpool Residential AC |
| Facility | Rockpool Carseldine |
| Address | 56 Plaza Pl Carseldine QLD 4034 |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 19 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Apollo Care |
| Facility | Bundaleer Care Services |
| Address | 142A Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446 |
| Event | Ownership Change |
| Date | 5 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Uniting |
| Facility | Uniting Hawkesbury |
| Address | 25 Chapel St, Richmond NSW 2753 |
| Event | Opened |