Aged Care Industry Updates

As Loneliness Awareness Week (4–10 August 2025) highlights a growing silent epidemic, aged care providers across Australia are taking meaningful action to reconnect older Australians — one moment, one message, and one story at a time. “The silence is deafening” The emotional toll of isolation on older adults is well known to those working in […]

A small, privately run aged care home in northern Tasmania has been recognised on the national stage for its high-quality care and strong resident relationships. Cadorna House, located in Launceston with views over the Tamar River, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Ageing Australia You Are ACE! Awards. It is one of just […]

A knitted blanket, lovingly crafted and handed to someone sleeping rough, may seem a small gesture — but it’s symbolic of something far greater. On Aged Care Employee Day, we honour the quiet strength of Australia’s 456,000 aged care workers, whose daily contributions are stitched with compassion, resilience and care. From nurses and personal care […]

A new $57 million aged care facility has opened in the rural Victorian town of Rutherglen, replacing the ageing Glenview nursing home and providing a modern, community-focused alternative for older residents. Located on Main Street, the 50-bed public facility will begin welcoming residents this week. It has been designed to feel more like a home […]

Bupa will today argue in the Federal Court that it never promised to provide care that meets the minimum standards required by the Aged Care Act. Echo Law, who in April 2025 launched a class action against Bupa on behalf of thousands of aged care residents, will be arguing against Bupa’s strike-out application. Bupa’s strike-out […]

Dementia is no longer inevitable — and Australia has a chance to lead the world in preventing it. That was the message delivered by Professor Henry Brodaty, internationally recognised dementia expert and Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW, in a compelling address at the National Press Club last week. Titled […]

The Victorian Government has introduced new legislation that will restrict the administration of high-risk medications in aged care homes to qualified health professionals only, as part of a broader push to improve clinical safety standards across the sector. Under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2025, from 1 July 2026 only registered nurses, […]

The Federal Government has released the final draft of the Aged Care Rules, giving providers the clarity they need to begin preparing for one of the most significant legislative overhauls the sector has seen in decades. Set to commence alongside the Aged Care Act 2024 on 1 November 2025, the Rules outline the practical details […]

87,000+ elderly Aussies are languishing on waitlists because Labor allegedly won’t release more home care packages, fearing the hassle of switching them to Support at Home later.

Leecare Solutions has acquired Tell Touch, enhancing its aged care software offering. The integration aims to support resident feedback, meet compliance requirements, and maintain alignment with Australia’s aged care quality standards.