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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12 September 2024
Breaking news: Aged Care Act deal done, reports say
ABC reporter Evelyn Manfield says a deal on aged care reform has been reached, just one day after it appeared Federal Government efforts were scuppered by Coalition party uncertainty.
11 September 2024
Now or Never? Aged Care Act details threaten to derail reform
There are frustrations over the latest delays to the Aged Care Act, although some leaders within the industry want to reinforce the importance of not rushing any decisions because of just how important the aged care reforms are.
10 September 2024
A Case of Déjà Vu As The Aged Care Act Hits Another Setback
As the saying goes, nothing is certain except for death and taxes. Now, you can likely add a third certainty; the Aged Care Act being delayed.
9 September 2024
CommonAge launches Dementia in the Commonwealth report
CommonAge, the Commonwealth Association for the Ageing, launched its Dementia in the Commonwealth report during the International Dementia Conference last week.
5 September 2024
Day 1 recap: International Dementia Conference
The International Dementia Conference started off hot as dementia’s portrayal by mainstream media was discussed, and it arguably ended even hotter with a boundary-pushing conversation about sex in residential aged care.
4 September 2024
Providers fighting for nurses with higher care minute targets just weeks away
Australia’s nursing staff shortage is reportedly turning into a “knife fight for staff” in regional areas as aged care and hospitals scrap for qualified staff.
28 August 2024
Funding crisis could worsen aged care bed shortfall
The current Aged Care Act impasse and ongoing financial crisis are expected to leave the aged care sector thousands of beds short over the next five years with providers and consumers expected to shoulder the pain.
23 August 2024
SwanCare CEO announces retirement after 19 years
SwanCare Chief Executive Officer Graham Francis will retire after 19 years with the organisation, ending a storied chapter in the aged care industry. Appointed as SwanCare CEO in 2008 during the height of the global financial crisis, Mr Francis steadied the ship and guided the organisation through a challenging time. Kim Hocking, Chair of SwanCare […]
23 August 2024
HESTA Excellence Award nominees gear up for 2024 ceremony
Representatives from aged care organisations such as Burling Aged Care Solutions, Wyanga Aboriginal Aged Care and Good Shepherd Home are among those who could claim a HESTA Excellence Award next week.
22 August 2024
Aged Care Act delay continues with no formal bipartisan support
After months of negotiation the Federal Government and Coalition have reached an in-principle agreement in negotiations regarding the new Aged Care Act, however, the opposition has not passed on its formal notice of support meaning the bill remains absent from parliament.
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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 | 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 |