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Providers must pay bills and seniors must be protected – Catholic Health Australia fronts senate to ask the government to balance support at home reform
Catholic Health Australia and representatives appeal the Senate to consider provider financial viability in the wake of Support at Home uncertainty and confusion. Paying front-line staff and suppliers is integral for high-performers, alongside senior protections from poor-performers.
There is no sector without sustainable growth – provider peak body Ageing Australia weighs in to government with recommendations ahead of budget
Peak provider body, Ageing Australia, has weighed in ahead of Canberra’s May 2026 budget. Key recommendations include funding for capital projects and bed builds, alongside Support at Home reform.
IRT to add 48 aged care beds at Marco Polo Unanderra as Illawarra hospital pressure mounts
IRT Group has begun a major refurbishment of Marco Polo Unanderra, delivering 48 new aged care beds by early 2027 to help ease hospital bed block across the Illawarra, supported by a $15.8 million federal capital grant.
Aussie entertainment duo bring smiles and joy to aged care residents – without overblown budgets or digital resources, everyday aussies are making a true impact
Aussie duo are making an impact with seniors through their joyful and engaging show. Advocates and experts continue to call on the government for further funding towards live shows and the evidenced impact they have.
Challenging the bungled and incomplete, aged care has options – aged care issues deserve government improvement, listening to the people who pour themselves into this sector
Recent senate estimates meeting uncovers incomplete information surrounding aged care issues, compounding miscalculated forecasts on aged care workers needed. Much improvement is needed in order to steer policy and reform. Advocates and experts continue to highlight high-performing aged care staff as key resources to attract further staff to meet future care needs.
Aged care providers are announcing strong results – with increased profits both provider leadership and advocates should look to accountability
Not-for-profits may be leading the communication challenge of shaping profits/surplus and growth to strengthen reputational currency with a frustrated senior demographic.
HELF is a test of leadership, not just a fee: how providers can design choice without creating a class system
The Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) represents more than a pricing change in aged care; it is a test of leadership. From 1 November, HELF will allow residents to choose higher-quality everyday living services. As providers introduce dining upgrades, comfort bundles and premium programs, the real challenge is protecting dignity and inclusion for every resident, not only those who can afford extra services.
Full but fragile: the hidden risks behind 92%+ occupancy
Occupancy rates are finally back above 90%, but the story behind the numbers is far less stable. Admissions mix, staffing minutes, and capital pricing are pulling in opposite directions, creating a sector that looks strong on paper but is showing cracks beneath the surface.
Care minutes audits: The next compliance test for aged care providers
From 2025–26, all residential aged care providers must submit an audited Care Minutes Performance Statement with their Aged Care Financial Report.
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.
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