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  • Governance
    Stefanie SchultzJune 11, 2026
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    Closing the governance insight gap

    The Aged Care Act and Strengthened Quality Standards demand unprecedented accountability from governing bodies. Yet new research shows boards may struggle to access the insights required to ensure safe, high quality care.

  • Clinical Practice
    Stefanie SchultzMay 7, 2026
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    Report reveals aged care VAD failures

    A new national report has found that most aged‑care providers are failing to support residents’ access to voluntary assisted dying, with 73 per cent offering unclear or no access and two‑thirds providing no public information about the legal end‑of‑life option.

  • Opinion
    Lachie GreenApril 20, 2026
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    Aged care model needs rethinking: Opinion

    Despite major reforms, older Australians are waiting weeks for assessment and more than 200 days for services, while operators warn the sector is becoming less sustainable and increasingly dominated by large corporate providers.

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    July 30, 2026

    HammondCare expands home care footprint

    A major aged care acquisition will see HammondCare expand its home care operations across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra, with thousands of clients expected to transfer from Anglicare Sydney later this year.
    July 27, 2026

    Paid Prac expanded for health students

    Students training in 10 additional health professions will be eligible for paid placement support under a federal expansion designed to ease cost-of-living pressures and boost the healthcare workforce.
    July 20, 2026

    Older Australians underestimate RSV risk 

    A survey suggests many older Australians understand RSV can be a serious illness but do not see themselves as personally at risk, with more than one million eligible Australians yet to receive free protection against the virus.
    July 13, 2026

    WA’s $20m for safer recovery after hospital

    A new $20.3 million WA pilot will combine nursing, allied health and 24/7 wearable monitoring technology to help older people recover safely at home after hospital, offering added reassurance while supporting independence and reducing pressure on the health system.
    July 13, 2026

    Telstra outage reveals health system vulnerability

    The Telstra outage disrupted more than emergency calls. Experts say modern healthcare’s dependence on mobile networks means telehealth, medical devices and access to health information may all have been affected.
    July 9, 2026

    Australians living longer, but not healthier

    Australians are living longer than ever, but rising rates of chronic disease, dementia and mental illness mean many are spending more of those extra years in poor health rather than enjoying longer, healthier lives.
    July 6, 2026

    Anglicare Sydney finalises Infinite Care acquisition

    Anglicare Sydney has finalised its acquisition of Infinite Care, expanding to 46 homes and 7,500 staff. Leaders say the move strengthens whole‑of‑person care and positions the organisation to meet rising demand across four states.
    June 29, 2026

    Daughter under investigation after aged care death

    Police are investigating the death of an 84‑year‑old woman at a Rooty Hill aged care home after her daughter allegedly administered a medical substance shortly before her death.
    June 1, 2026

    Global investor acquires Estia Health

    Stonepeak and Axight Capital Limited will acquire Estia Health from Bain Capital, with the aged care provider confirming its leadership team will remain in place.
    May 25, 2026

    Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner steps down  

    Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly will step away from the role at the end of her secondment, after leading extensive national consultation and delivering a landmark report that will guide the government’s long term reform agenda.

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      July 20, 2026

      Create better menus: Inspired Dining solutions

      Great food and beverage experiences can make a meaningful difference in aged care – supporting nutrition, dignity, choice and enjoyment at every meal. Delivering nourishing, consistent and appealing menus is becoming increasingly challenging for aged care, as cost pressures, compliance…
      July 15, 2026

      Aged care directors can now be personally fined up to $165,000. Is your board ready?

      Most aged care boards still think about compliance the way they always have: something the organisation is responsible for, collectively, on paper. A shared risk, carried by the entity, insured against and reported on once a quarter. That thinking is…
      July 15, 2026

      Dementia care partnerships with VR therapy

      Behind every diagnosis is someone who has lived a remarkable life. They may have worked in vineyards, built homes, repaired engines, raised families, travelled the world or served their community. Those experiences do not disappear. They remain part of who…
      July 13, 2026

      Revolutionising dementia care with VR

      Dementia prevalence is rising as it becomes Australia’s leading cause of death, bringing with it an increase in the volume and complexity of care needs. At the same time, workforce pressures and new compliance and standards requirements are contributing to…
      July 6, 2026

      Three decades of care, one connected future

      For 30 years, Meditrax has done one thing without compromise: help older Australians take their medicines safely. Since its founding in 1996, the team has grown into the nation’s most experienced clinical pharmacy services provider, and on Thursday 10 September…
      June 22, 2026

      Built for the realities of aged care

      Aged care environments are demanding. Technology is used on the move, shared across teams, and relied on throughout long shifts. For facilities investing in mobile devices, durability, usability and manageability are not optional – they are practical requirements. This is…
      June 1, 2026

      Create an efficient and resident‑focused kitchen

      In aged care environments, every detail matters when it comes to resident comfort and staff experience. Reliable, easy-to-maintain kitchen appliances are key to providing comfort and to helping operations run smoothly. Samsung’s 32L and 40L 1000W microwaves are designed to…
      May 22, 2026

      Supporting workforce capability in aged care through practical training

      As aged care providers continue to face workforce shortages, onboarding pressures, and increasing operational demands, many organisations are rethinking how training can better support frontline teams and long-term workforce capability.
      March 23, 2026

      Smart air solutions provide comfort in every season

      Support resident comfort in every season with the all-in-one split GEO WindfreeTM air systems from Samsung, available at The Good Guys Commercial. With a broad range of heating and cooling capabilities, the GEO WindfreeTM is adaptable to suit a variety…
      February 9, 2026

      Support at Home is here!

      The highly anticipated aged care reforms are finally a reality. The new Aged Care Act, Rules and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards came into effect on 1 November 2025 under the Support at Home (SAH) program – replacing Home Care…

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