Newsletter: 26 March 2025

Aged care has enjoyed some bumper budgets in recent years as the Labor government heavily invested in ongoing reform measures. That’s why a quieter budget feels like the sector has missed out right on the cusp of a new Aged Care Act. 

Home care service providers are about to become incredibly familiar with the term ‘reasonable’ after the Department of Health and Aged Care released a suite of Support at Home pricing resources.

The Arvanitis family’s dalliance continues with Stephen Arvanitis, the son of Estia Health founder Peter, selling his Toorak mansion for roughly $30 million just 18 months after buying it.

The introduction of the AN-ACC funding model aims to provide ‘equitable funding’ in aged care. Yet, the reality is that the industry is more divided, has less growth potential, and is less profitable.

Refurbishing an aged care home presents a perfect opportunity to preserve history while enhancing functionality, comfort and aesthetics for a modern audience.