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BREAKING: 4.75% wage rise from July: what aged care leaders need to know before the government responds
A 4.75% wage rise hits from July. Without confirmed government funding, aged care leaders are left modelling costs in the dark – and the clock is already running.
How to leverage your annual capital maintenance report for strategic and commercial advantage
Assessing current capital maintenance reporting can pivot providers from fulfilling an obligation to supporting strategic decision-making.
Retirees are being locked out of credit — and it’s holding the system back
Outdated lending rules are limiting retirees’ access to credit, creating a ripple effect across housing, superannuation and aged care. As policy pushes older Australians to fund and manage their own ageing, the financial system is quietly working against them.
AN-ACC and care minutes: turning compliance complexity into funding results
Dr Tanvi Dalal has lived the stress of AN-ACC and care minutes complexity. She’s leveraged her insight into solutions that have secured needed and deserved funding for clients.
The “haves and have-nots” debate in aged care dining
The debate over “two-tiered” dining in aged care isn’t new, but it is resurfacing with sharper edges. As expectations rise and funding constraints persist, providers are navigating a delicate balance between offering choice and preserving dignity. The real issue isn’t whether premium options should exist, but how to deliver them in a shared living environment without creating division at the table.
Consultation opens on Support at Home pricing as sector pressures mount
IHACPA has opened a national consultation seeking feedback from providers, workers and consumers to inform pricing advice for the Australian Government’s Support at Home program.
Government to introduce pricing risk assessments for residential aged care
New pricing risk assessments will begin in mid-2026 to examine inconsistencies in aged care financial reporting and ensure pricing reflects the real cost of delivering residential care.
Advice or information– financial aged care expert Assyat David warns that seniors and sector must know the difference to prevent decisions that cannot be undone
Financial aged care expert Assyat David flags a concerning trend of unqualified advice to seniors, resulting in decisions that cannot be undone. The company she co-founded, Aged Care Steps, has commissioned a white paper to push for clarity to protect seniors and the sector.
Protecting financial wellbeing in later life: The growing importance of Enduring Powers of Attorney
Aged care professionals are often the first to spot signs of vulnerability. Starting conversations about Enduring Powers of Attorney can make a lasting difference to a client’s financial security.
HELF looks like a pricing change. For many providers, it feels like a revenue risk.
As aged care providers shift from bundled additional services to higher everyday living, predictable revenue structures are giving way to individual opt-in variability. Without stronger operational visibility, revenue erosion can occur quietly and incrementally.
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