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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.
Juniper acquisition secures affordable rental housing for older people in Albany
Juniper will acquire Wollaston Court Retirement Village in Albany, securing 22 affordable rental homes for older people amid rising housing pressure and a projected 35% growth in the local over-75 population by 2032.
Bulk-billing rates up but systemic funding must support multi-disciplinary teams to keep people out of hospital
While bulk-billing rates are up, Grattan Institute experts share that the bigger picture has been missed. Multidisciplinary care must be supported to have cross-sector lasting impact.
Senator Anne Ruston retains shadow aged care portfolio amid reshuffle
Senator Anne Ruston retains aged care portfolio and shadow deputy leadership in Senate amid leadership spill.
Two waves, one workforce: the demographic squeeze facing aged care
New forecasts show Australia’s aged care sector is entering a two-wave surge in population ageing, with 2.5 million more people aged 65+ and 1.3 million more aged 80+ by the mid-2040s. Demand is accelerating just as 23% of the workforce approaches retirement.
Regional Australia needs aged care roles filled – Australian Catholic University set to deliver 4000 more home care staff to critical remote regions
Australian Catholic University set to deliver 4000 additional home care staff to remote regions. Spearheading recruitment and training from local communities, they are looking to build up community strength and capacity from within.
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