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Minimum wage rises from July 1: What care sector leaders need to know
Australia’s new minimum wage of $24.10 an hour takes effect from 1 July 2025, but aged care and disability providers need to know who’s covered and who isn’t. Understand what this wage rise means for non-clinical care staff, EBAs, and compliance, plus why clear communication and award reviews matter more than ever.
Outbreaks, resilience and responsibility: What the latest COVID-19 data tells us about aged care in 2025
Hundreds of aged care homes are still managing active COVID-19 outbreaks. The latest data reveals booster gaps, workforce strain and what leaders need to prioritise next.
Home care’s growth halted: The challenge of planning for the future on shifting terrain
Home care providers are “operating in the dark” without final rules for the Aged Care Act. The lack of government webinars and Q&As leaves 27.33% of providers waiting for clarity before planning. As the November 2025 Support at Home deadline nears, anxiety grows.
Key deadlines for updating room details on My Aged Care
My Aged Care’s updated portal ensures transparency in room pricing. Providers get expiry notifications for RAD approvals to keep listings active.
Heritage clash as Abbotsford Convent aged care plan sparks debate
Mercy Health’s proposal for a new senior living facility in Melbourne’s historic Abbotsford Convent precinct has drawn community concern, highlighting the broader challenges aged care providers face when building new facilities.
Big shifts, bold ideas: highlights from the National Retirement Living Summit
At this year’s National Retirement Living Summit in Brisbane, Hello Leaders hit the floor to speak with those at the coalface of change.
Guide: Supporting financially challenged clients with aged care costs
Providers, empower your clients with our guide! Learn how to inform low-means clients about financial assistance for aged care costs, starting 1 Nov 2025.
Last chance to speak up: Help shape the future price of home care
Final days to influence in-home aged care pricing. Senior leaders urged to submit feedback on IHACPA’s 2026–27 Support at Home framework by July 18.
“No bed, no exit”: SA’s aged care bottleneck forces hospitals to get creative
South Australia is facing record delays in aged care placement, forcing hospitals to repurpose hotel rooms and rehab beds to cope with rising patient backlogs.
Annecto’s collapse: a wake-up call for aged care leaders
The sudden closure of Annecto exposes deeper issues in aged care. What leaders must learn from this collapse to protect clients and build sector resilience.
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