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.
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21 November 2023
Renewable energy deal a major step towards net zero for BaptistCare
Environmental sustainability is at the forefront of BaptistCare NSW, ACT and WA’s mind as the aged care and community services provider has announced a ten-year deal to purchase renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint.
20 November 2023
Navigating the aged care landscape: New requirements for consumer advisory bodies
Many aged care organisations are working on their readiness for Governance reforms. The creation of advisory bodies is particularly topical as this is the first time they have been regulated as part of the Governance system in a funded program.
16 November 2023
Aged care landscape shifts as more acquisitions are announced
A pair of acquisitions have highlighted the evolving landscape of aged care in Australia as regional and metropolitan homes change hands to ensure the sector remains strong.
15 November 2023
Flexible work models linked to higher revenue growth, claims The Flex Index
There’s more reason to think that hybrid work policies can positively impact the workplace after recent international data revealed a noticeable difference in revenue between organisations with flexible work policies and those with more restrictive ones.
8 November 2023
Quality and Safety Commissioner confirms consultancy reports were rejected
The ongoing inquiry into the Government’s reliance on external consulting firms has resulted in the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Janet Anderson, confirming reports were rejected.
6 November 2023
OPAN report highlights areas of improvement for aged care providers
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has released its third annual report covering the key issues raised in its National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) and highlighting recommendations for aged care providers to address.
6 November 2023
ARIIA announces sixth round of Grants Program recipients
The sixth and final round of Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) Grants Program projects have been announced, fast-tracking the rollout of 12 exciting research projects.
30 October 2023
Taskforce touches on sustainability and the future of reforms
Last week, aged care leaders gathered for the ACCPA National Conference in Adelaide. Among the highlights was a conversation where members of the Aged Care Taskforce gathered to share insights ahead of their interim report.
24 October 2023
Workers’ compensation redesign aims to improve employee experience
A group of Australian researchers are looking at ways to improve workers’ compensation, partnering with injured workers and industry experts to better understand how the system can be fixed.
23 October 2023
EN contribution deserves to be recognised in care minute totals
There are widespread concerns across the industry regarding the treatment of ENs and how their contribution to aged care is recognised by the Government.
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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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Press Releases
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.
Management Movement
| Date | Company | Position | Name | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 24 | HammondCare | Chief Executive Officer | Mike Baird | Resigned | Read more |
| 17 Jun 24 | HammondCare | Chief Executive Officer | Andrew Thorburn | New hire | Read more |
| 28 May 24 | Carinity | Chief Executive Officer | Kevin Griffiths | New hire | |
| 1 May 24 | Princes Court (Mildura) | Chief Executive Officer | Anthony Couroupis | New hire | |
| 1 May 24 | Dementia Australia | Chief Executive Officer | Professor Tanya Buchanan | New hire | Read more |
| 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 | Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited | Chief Executive Officer | Glenn Rappensberg | New hire | |
| 8 Jan 24 | Coastlink | Chief Executive Officer | Lynne Graham | 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 | Mike Baird |
| Movement | Resigned |
| Read more | |
| Date | 17 Jun 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | HammondCare |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Andrew Thorburn |
| Movement | New hire |
| Read more | |
| Date | 28 May 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Carinity |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Kevin Griffiths |
| Movement | New hire |
| Date | 1 May 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Princes Court (Mildura) |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Anthony Couroupis |
| Movement | New hire |
| Date | 1 May 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Dementia Australia |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Professor Tanya Buchanan |
| Movement | New hire |
| Read more | |
| 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 | Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Glenn Rappensberg |
| Movement | New hire |
| Date | 8 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Company | Coastlink |
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Name | Lynne Graham |
| 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 |