Whether you’re a new leader or an experienced head, workplaces are constantly changing. It’s always worth self-reflecting on your leadership style to ensure you effectively support your team and organisation as a whole. In this section, you’ll find a collection of informative articles to help you become the best leader you can be.
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“It’s not just perverse, it’s cruel” – The shambles of Support at Home – From delayed to damaging, current policy is not smart or kind for seniors and the system
The approach to Support at Home, from delays, to damaging pricing models, has sector experts and leaders calling for immediate policy fixes.
Avoiding opioid disasters – Study shows pain levels are increasing, further data is needed to treat source not symptoms
Pain is rising globally. The need to understand the source behind the rise, and not be distracted to merely treat symptoms, is imperative.
The Sister’s Act – Beyond hilarity, three Austrian nuns ‘escaping’ aged care placement should put ageism in the spotlight
Ageism is not always overt or obvious. Leaders across aged care must be vigilant to incorporate respect and truthfulness in assessing care needs and senior capability.
Addressing the unthinkable – The cruelty of childhood dementia needs cross-sector collaboration
The inexplicable cruelty of childhood dementia must be met with a powerful collective of brilliant minds across government, health and aged care. Systemic support is needed for the children and families trying to navigate this unthinkable condition.
Physical and chemical restraints are “ a human rights issue” – Victoria updates law surrounding decision makers
The practice of restraints in aged care requires considerable understanding and support. The new Act in Victoria seeks to provide further clarity on who is permitted to be stepping in to make these decisions.
Pre-emptive over patch-work – The heated debate over solving the aged crisis needs to think bigger
Multiple crises need bigger thinking to solve for the present day and for future sustainability.
Rachel Argaman on finding meaning and magic in aged care leadership
Opal HealthCare CEO Rachel Argaman OAM shares how she balances governance demands with the deeper purpose of aged care, focusing on community, connection and the “meaning and magic” of leadership.
Medical & Aged Care Group expands with acquisition of two Melbourne homes
Medical & Aged Care Group has acquired Cheltenham Manor and Greenwood Manor, adding 207 beds and expanding to 11 homes across Melbourne. The family-run provider says the move strengthens its community focus and creates 30 new jobs.
Tracey Burton is working to avoid impossible decisions- Reform act could mean providers must choose between the vulnerable and financial viability
Uniting Care ACT.NSW CEO Tracey Burton is warning that the current aged care reform pricing model could force providers into an impossible choice between accepting financially vulnerable residents or remaining financially viable. She is calling for the government’s accommodation supplement review to be brought forward from 2026, warning that without urgent action, tens of thousands of low-means Australians risk losing access to quality residential aged care.
Helen Mirren calling out condescending language exposes deeper need for workplace language reform
Helen Mirren has highlighted the harm of condescending language, exposing how infantilising comments undermine dignity and respect. In aged care, leaders are being urged to recognise the subtle impact of language on workplace culture and quality of care.
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