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Aged care governance in times of change: A call to action for Directors
Sean Rooney warns aged care Boards must move beyond compliance, with the new Aged Care Act demanding real leadership, culture and strategy.
Aged care’s new living fee must serve residents, not bureaucracy
The Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) is set to begin on 1 November 2025, giving aged care providers a chance to lift daily life for residents through better meals, activities and comfort. Success will depend on transparency, consent and follow-through, not added complexity.
Cost, access and choice: aged care sector tightens its focus as reform deadline looms
With the new Aged Care Act due 1 November, sector voices warn that rights must be matched by urgent action on wait times, affordability, rural access and flexibility.
“Getting it right” proving the greatest challenge; How once in a lifetime change means providers must ready for protracted resource strain
Alex Lynch of Catholic Health Australia says providers face major strain preparing for the Aged Care Act reforms, now delayed to 1 November.
Final Aged Care Rules released as sector prepares for historic reform
The Federal Government has released the final draft of the Aged Care Rules, giving providers the clarity they need to begin preparing for one of the most significant legislative overhauls the sector has seen in decades. Set to commence alongside the Aged Care Act 2024 on 1 November 2025, the Rules outline the practical details […]
Roadmap to reform: A practical guide to aged care reform readiness
Are you ready for 1 November and beyond? From workforce prep to digital systems, here’s your all-in-one guide to navigating the aged care changes
Patient, resident, client, consumer – pick one”: Why language matters in modern aged care
What do you call someone in aged care: resident, client, consumer, or patient? Words shape how we value older Australians. Our latest article dives into why language matters in creating dignified, person-centred care.
Breaking the shackles: Risking unlocking the doors in aged care can be worth the reward
The growing movement to unlock doors in dementia care is challenging traditional practices, advocating for environments that take the risk to offer the reward of increased autonomy.
Too risky to ignore: The responsibility to flag unsafe elderly drivers
Driving is a symbol of independence, but when age-related decline sets in, the risks skyrocket. Aged care workers see the signs early. So why aren’t we flagging concerns more often?
Tech failures threaten another delay to aged care reform as costs soar and contractors cash in
The Albanese government’s aged care reforms could stall again, not due to policy flaws, but failing tech systems and spiralling consultancy costs. Salesforce, despite a Senate inquiry, continues to profit while crucial platforms remain incomplete.
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