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“You do get what you pay for”: Fiona Somerville on why families are ditching government home care
Delays, waiting lists and rising costs are driving more families to abandon government-subsidised home care. Fiona Somerville, Managing Director of Acquaint, says the reforms taking effect on 1 November have done little to ease pressure — and families who can afford to pay more now expect far greater flexibility, reliability and value than the system can deliver.
Preparing for reform: why resident-centred thinking matters
Australia’s new, rights-based Aged Care Act takes effect on 1 November 2025, marking one of the most significant shifts the sector has seen in decades. With change comes uncertainty and opportunity for the industry. Cameron McPherson, Chief Executive Officer of Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG), reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing both providers and residents.
Accountability doesn’t stop at your front door: what the new ‘associated provider’ rules mean for aged care
From 1 November, new rules under the Aged Care Act 2024 will hold providers accountable for the quality and safety of services delivered by third parties. Providers must show they can oversee complaints, feedback and workforce compliance across all associated providers, including contractors and franchisees.
We knew this was coming: Australia’s aged-care bed gap was forecast years ago
Australia’s aged care system isn’t short of warnings; it’s short of beds. Years of policy drift on the national provision ratio have left the sector roughly 30,000 residential places below planning benchmarks, with hospitals now bearing the overflow.
Providers face readiness gaps as November reforms approach
With the new Aged Care Act and Strengthened Quality Standards set to take effect on 1 November, a national poll reveals only 3% of providers feel fully prepared. Governance, financial strain and workforce burnout top the list of concerns as confidence in government readiness remains low.
Another aged Care CEO to step down after a few years at the helm – Research shows time a valuable asset for leaders seeking to make quality change
With aged care leaders leaving posts after shorter tenures, does the sector have to ask if longevity must be purposely pursued?
Ditch the fluff: RFBI’s Anna-Maria Wade on email openers that damage trust
In an age of email noise, cutting through the fluff is a critical edge that providers must adopt. RFBI’s Anna-Maria Wade leverages her insight to avoid email openers that damage trust.
Six million more years of care needed for the over 85 by 2055 – Statistician’s predictions point to the drastic need of inter-generational strategy
Statisticians point to a rapidly changing Australia. Inter-generational solutions may hold the key in readiness, to meet the hugely different care needs of the decades ahead.
OPAN launches new decision-making e-resources for providers and seniors ahead of Act – Advocates maintain further reform to Act is still needed
OPAN launches two stems of e-resources for residents and providers ahead of new Act. Advocates maintain that building and reforming the Act must still continue.
Ballooning by 26% in three months – seniors approved but still waiting on home care packages increases by 25,200
Seniors on the national priority system waitlist, approved for but not receiving a home care package, has ballooned by 26% in three months.
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