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A new public aged care model takes shape in regional Victoria
A new $41.1 million public aged care home in Cohuna highlights a shift toward integrated, community-based care in regional Victoria.
From fish factory to five storeys: Regis pushes deeper into inner-urban aged care
A proposed 156-bed Regis aged care home in Adelaide’s Parkside signals a broader shift back to inner-urban development, as providers balance location, scale and planning complexity.
When private entities fail, communities shouldn’t pick up the tab – Dr Katharine Bassett of CHA says Healthscope’s not-for-profit status is shifting risk
Sector expert Dr Katharine Bassett calls for reassessment and integrity in the systems overseeing not-for-profit status. Digging deeper into the substance of leadership and honouring the people that make up health and aged care, Bassett advocates for systems to safeguard against risk being shifted unfairly.
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.
Opal HealthCare acquires luxury Greenwich Place aged care home in Sydney
Opal HealthCare has acquired luxury Sydney aged care home Greenwich Place, one of Australia’s most expensive facilities, highlighting ongoing consolidation in the sector.
Health and aged care cyber security chief retires amid growing digital risks
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s cyber security chief David Lang has retired after more than three decades in public service, as digital risks across health and aged care continue to grow.
$115 million aged care bed boost welcomed, but sector says far more needed
The Federal Government has announced $115 million to build new residential aged care beds in regions facing severe shortages, but sector leaders warn the investment is only a small step toward meeting growing demand from Australia’s ageing population.
Scrutiny over promises – researchers urge caution over the promises of AI to ‘fix’ aged care
Australian experts urge caution over AI promises to ‘fix’ aged care. Extensive review into “agetech” companies and marketing message finds troubling results.
Anglicare Sydney to acquire Infinite Care, creating national Christian for-purpose aged care provider
Anglicare Sydney has signed an agreement to acquire Infinite Care, creating a national Christian for-purpose residential aged care provider with around 4,600 beds across 42 homes in four states. The deal, expected to complete in May 2026, signals further consolidation in the sector as providers seek scale, sustainability and development capacity.
Redmap becomes AlayaCare’s exclusive AP Automation partner for Australia and New Zealand
AlayaCare has appointed Redmap as its exclusive Accounts Payable automation partner for Australia and New Zealand, deepening their collaboration to deliver purpose-built AP automation, smoother system updates and reduced administrative burden for care providers.
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