Beyond HELF: What boards should learn from aged care’s latest policy reset
The latest HELF rule changes have prompted providers to review charging arrangements, but the bigger lesson extends well beyond one fee. Paul Sadler argues that governance during reform requires continual review, local judgement and the willingness to revisit decisions made in good faith.
Yvette Willison, Content Writer
Million-dollar variations continue in aged care’s costly IT transformation journey
An $18 million ‘error’ is the latest financial concern to arise from the Department of Health and Aged Care’s digital transformation journey.
How the University of Queensland is leading the way as a Dementia-Friendly organisation
Earlier in the year, the University of Queensland achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first university to be formally recognised by Dementia Australia as a Dementia-Friendly Organisation.
Aged care exit looms for the City of Greater Geelong
An independent review into the City of Greater Geelong’s provision of aged care services has resulted in a major recommendation that the Council transitions all in-home community care clients to local providers.
Blue Haven Bonaira officially joins Hall & Prior Aged Care Group
Hall & Prior Aged Care has officially completed the transition of ownership of Blue Haven Bonaira Residential Aged Care Home, ending a period of major disruption for the beleaguered home on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Funding shortfall: New Zealand faces impending aged care crisis
A recent article from New Zealand news source The Post has outlined how Australia’s neighbour is at risk of a ‘full blown crisis’ if funding issues are not addressed and its shortage of aged care beds is fixed.
Pre-election budget traded structural reform for virtue signalling
In a scathing analysis of the budget, University of New South Wales economist Professor Gigi Foster told Hello Leaders it’s a politically motivated, short-term budget lacking structural reform in favour of cash splashes and virtue signalling.
Election called: May 3 to decide Australia’s, and aged care’s, future
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally confirmed that Australia will be heading to the polls for an election on Saturday, May 3.
Federal election threatens Support at Home funding for thin markets
A brand new grant opportunity for home care providers operating in thin markets has opened, but it has a notable caveat: It could be cancelled entirely if an election is called before the grant process finishes.
Support at Home pricing: Are pricing recommendations on the way?
When the Department of Health and Aged Care released new insights into Support at Home pricing through new resources such as the summary of indicative prices, there were lingering questions amongst the sector.
Ignored by the budget: Sector fallout as aged care misses out
Aged care has enjoyed some bumper budgets in recent years as the Labor government heavily invested in ongoing reform measures. That’s why a quieter budget feels like the sector has missed out right on the cusp of a new Aged Care Act.
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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.
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 |