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
Australia establishes global ties in Vietnam, Ghana and India for ‘Decade of Healthy Ageing’
According to NARI Director, Professor Briony Dow, the number of older people worldwide is projected to more than double in the coming decades — exceeding 1.5 billion people in 2050.
Blue Care to Close Aged Care Facility in Bundaberg
Blue Care, a not-for-profit aged care provider owned by the Uniting Church, has decided to close its Millbank facility in Bundaberg. The facility has been providing residential care services to elderly residents for over 65 years and consists of 48 single rooms.
Employees must be asked to work public holidays per Federal Court ruling
Employers must now make a request for their staff to work public holidays following a major Federal Court ruling that could change the way organisations roster their staff.
Providers made to back pay workers who RAT tested off the clock?
Aged care providers could be made to back pay workers who arrived early to work and did a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) before their shift.
Quality Indicator Program extended: expands into Home Care, 6 new indicators
Six new quality indicators will need to be reported on by residential aged care providers, while Home Care providers will have their own reportable standards implemented soon too.
Healthcare Workers gather to Mourn Job Losses
Over 5000 healthcare workers in the aged care sector have lost their jobs due to the Government’s oversights during the reforms process and the grim numbers have prompted local workers and community advocates to gather in Canberra to mourn the job losses.
Aged care accommodation interest rate increases to 11-year high
The aged care sector’s maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) will rise for the sixth consecutive quarter, reaching an 11-year high of 7.46% for new residents from April 1.
New legislation prioritises workers’ mental health, but how will providers comply?
Amendments to work health and safety (WHS) laws to include regulations on managing psychosocial risks and hazards at work will come into effect next month and aged care providers and those in management roles are expected to know how to implement these changes on the ground.
China’s ageing population makes valuable investment gap for Aussie investors
As the world’s most populous country ages and smaller families struggle to support parents and grandparents, Australian investors could capitalise on China’s changing aged care policies and needs.
Will providers reduce bed numbers to meet 24/7 RN exemptions?
With the July 1 deadline to have a Registered Nurse (RN) on site 24/7 fast approaching, experts warn that some aged care providers may consider reducing bed numbers to meet last-minute exemptions.
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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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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 |