14 October 2024
BESTMED is launching its latest software product – BESTMED for Home Care. A purpose-built solution for home care providers to increase medication safety for ageing Australians living at home.
The aged care pay rise timeline remains unclear after the Australian Government requested that some increases be delayed until as late as October 2027, a far cry from the expected October 2025 date the Fair Work Commission proposed.
Aged care will begin a new era in 2025 after parliament approved the Aged Care Bill on Monday.
The government has released an update on the aged care pay rise implementation process following calls for it to be delayed by four months so providers would have more time to adjust.
The aged care reform journey remains on track after the Senate approved the Aged Care Bill on Thursday evening, albeit with additional amendments.
The incoming Support at Home program may not be the transformative saving grace the Australian Government is after, as there are fears the new home care program lacks critical details that make it an effective person-centred model.
Aged care wait times could be published every three months by the Department of Health and Aged Care after the Coalition renewed its calls for greater transparency in aged care.
The Federal Government has announced that an Aged Care Transition Taskforce will be assembled to help the sector deliver its once-in-a-generation reforms.
Bernard Salt AM has thrown his support behind Australia prioritising care at home as part of its healthcare model so that the nation can handle the growing healthcare demands of an ageing population.
Three of Australia’s faith-based care providers will merge in 2025 to become Australia’s 10th-largest residential care provider and the third-highest funded home care provider.
ACCPA says the sector needs more time to prepare for the upcoming aged care pay rise. It has called on the Fair Work Commission to delay changes by four months, labelling the current transition period of less than two months ‘entirely inadequate’.
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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.
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14 October 2024
BESTMED is launching its latest software product – BESTMED for Home Care. A purpose-built solution for home care providers to increase medication safety for ageing Australians living at home.
30 September 2024
On Friday 20th September 2024, the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) welcomed over 80 distinguished leaders, government officials, advocacy experts, industry representatives, academics, researchers, health and aged care professionals and older people themselves to their 2024 Annual Summit titled: ‘Human Rights are Older People’s Rights, Too’. The summit, held in Naarm (Melbourne), was opened by […]
18 September 2024
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released its Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2024–25.
31 July 2024
Western Victoria Primary Health Network, in partnership with a consortium of 15 Primary Health Networks across Australia, is delighted to launch the Residential Aged Care Telehealth Training Program.
15 July 2024
South Australian not-for-profit aged care services and retirement living provider ACH Group has welcomed two new Board members.
10 May 2024
Nutrition technology company The Pure Food Co has taken out the Innovation of the Year category at the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore.
Date | Company | Position | Name | Movement | |
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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 |
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Company | HammondCare |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Andrew Thorburn |
Movement | New hire |
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Date | 17 Jun 24 |
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Company | HammondCare |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Mike Baird |
Movement | Resigned |
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Date | 28 May 24 |
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Company | Carinity |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Kevin Griffiths |
Movement | New hire |
Date | 1 May 24 |
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Company | Dementia Australia |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Professor Tanya Buchanan |
Movement | New hire |
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Date | 1 May 24 |
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Company | Princes Court (Mildura) |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Anthony Couroupis |
Movement | New hire |
Date | 9 Apr 24 |
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Company | ACH Group |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Linda Feldt |
Movement | Promotion |
Read more |
Date | 18 Mar 24 |
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Company | Coviu |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Dr Silvia Pfeiffer |
Movement | Resigned |
Read more |
Date | 18 Mar 24 |
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Company | Coviu |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Diana Pitts |
Movement | New hire |
Read more |
Date | 16 Feb 24 |
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Company | COTA Australia |
Position | Independent Chair |
Name | Jane Halton AO PSM |
Movement | Resigned |
Date | 16 Feb 24 |
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Company | COTA Australia |
Position | Independent Chair |
Name | Christopher Pyne |
Movement | New hire |
Read more |
Date | 22 Jan 24 |
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Company | Royal Freemasons |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Hugh Cattermole |
Movement | New hire |
Read more |
Date | 11 Jan 24 |
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Company | Baptist Care Australia |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Dr Robyn Sampson |
Movement | Promotion |
Read more |
Date | 8 Jan 24 |
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Company | Coastlink |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Lynne Graham |
Movement | New hire |
Date | 8 Jan 24 |
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Company | Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Glenn Rappensberg |
Movement | New hire |
Date | 21 Dec 23 |
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Company | Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) |
Position | Chief Executive Officer |
Name | Monique Reynolds |
Movement | Promotion |
Date | Primary Entity / Acquirer | Secondary Entity / Acquiree | Type of Agreement | |
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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 |
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Acquirer | Arcare Aged Care |
Acquiree | The Orchards Aged Care |
Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Date | 29 Jan 24 |
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Acquirer | St Andrew's |
Acquiree | Feros Village Byron Bay |
Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Read more |
Date | 9 Jan 24 |
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Acquirer | Respect |
Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Sale |
Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Read more |
Date | 9 Jan 24 |
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Acquirer | Respect |
Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Moe |
Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Read more |
Date | 8 Jan 24 |
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Acquirer | Respect |
Acquiree | Costa House (genU) |
Type of Agreement | Merger |
Date | 1 Dec 23 |
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Acquirer | Regis Aged Care |
Acquiree | CPSM Care |
Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Date | 28 Nov 23 |
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Acquirer | Apollo Care Alliance |
Acquiree | Tenterfield Care Centre |
Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Date | 1 Oct 23 |
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Acquirer | Apollo Care Alliance |
Acquiree | Nanyima Care |
Type of Agreement | Merger |
Date | 1 Oct 23 |
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Acquirer | Juniper |
Acquiree | Waratah Lodge |
Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Date | 1 Aug 23 |
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Acquirer | Estia Health Limited |
Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Limited (Bendigo and Benalla) |
Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Date | Company | Facility | Address | Event | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Company | Mayflower |
Facility | Edith Bendall Lodge |
Address | 11 Park St, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044 |
Event | Ownership Change |
Date | 21 Nov 22 |
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Company | Uniting NSW.ACT |
Facility | McRae-McMahon Place |
Address | 17 Marion St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 |
Event | Opened |
Date | 20 Oct 22 |
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Company | HammondCare |
Facility | Bugari Cottage Respite Cottage |
Address | 13 Nambucca Road Terrey Hills 2084 |
Event | Opened |
Date | 19 Oct 22 |
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Company | Hammondcare |
Facility | Miranda Mason Residential Care |
Address | 19 Kiama St, Miranda NSW 2228 |
Event | Opened |
Date | 30 Sep 22 |
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Company | Apollo Care |
Facility | Freemason Village |
Address | Lot 6 Swift St Harden NSW 2587 |
Event | Ownership Change |
Date | 20 Sep 22 |
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Company | TriCare |
Facility | TBC |
Address | TBC |
Event | Opened |
Date | 19 Sep 22 |
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Company | Rockpool Residential AC |
Facility | Rockpool Carseldine |
Address | 56 Plaza Pl Carseldine QLD 4034 |
Event | Opened |
Date | 19 Sep 22 |
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Company | Apollo Care |
Facility | Bundaleer Care Services |
Address | 142A Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446 |
Event | Ownership Change |
Date | 5 Sep 22 |
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Company | Uniting |
Facility | Uniting Hawkesbury |
Address | 25 Chapel St, Richmond NSW 2753 |
Event | Opened |