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An inquest into the COVID-19 outbreak that resulted in the death of 19 aged care residents in Western Sydney has reached its official conclusion with the Coroner’s Court of New South Wales finding that at least three deaths were preventable under another model of care.

The Department of Health and Aged Care has shared a summary of amendments to the new Aged Care Act, highlighting the main changes from its progression through parliament in late 2024.

The first Men’s Sheds appeared at Whiddon Aged Care over a decade ago. Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis told Hello Leaders their Men’s Sheds play a critical role in giving older men purpose.

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is one of the major beneficiaries of former Labor leader Bill Shorten’s retirement, as the minister was elevated to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s cabinet.

Aged care leaders, innovators and change-makers can look forward to a fast start in information sharing with ARIIA hosting its first webinar of 2025 on January 22.

The Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care Ian Yates has shared a final statement with the public as his term of appointment concludes today. 

Estia Health will add seven residential care homes to its portfolio after announcing it acquired multi-state aged care provider Aurrum Aged Care.

Regis Healthcare Limited started 2025 with a bang, announcing that it has entered a binding agreement with BodeWell Community Care to acquire its business and assets.

The new year always brings change and 2025 is no different for the aged care sector. As of January 1, several new measures came into effect that will directly impact service providers, staff and care recipients.

One year ago, St Andrew’s Village Ballina stepped in as the new owner of Feros Village Byron Bay in coastal New South Wales. Now, another local home joins the ranks of the passionate community-focused operator.