SATURDAY Issue 68

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SATURDAY Issue 68

Editorial: will this year will make or break villages and aged care?

This year promises to be one of the most important years for both aged care and retirement living operators – why?

Opinion: Could Meriton be the next big, aged care provider?

The proposed registration categories in the new Aged Care Act have the potential to open up the sector to outsiders – and seriously disrupt the strategies of village and aged care operators. The new registration categories for aged care providers...

Aged Care Act: reason for hope for village and aged care operators

Hybrid, privately funded care models in retirement villages should fall outside the remit of the legislation, according to MinterEllison Partner Penelope Eden. The Exposure Draft of the new Aged Care Act has had many village and aged care operators...

Going gangbusters: how bingo and a cup of tea is drawing a new customer to this aged care operator

NSW aged care provider Scalabrini is piloting a new ‘Social Hub’ service that is proving social connection is the key to providing older people with a purpose – and delivering services that the future customer wants. The Not For Profit’s...

“I’m not going to jail”: new Aged Care Act foreshadows further consolidation

The new draft Aged Care Act will drive some small and mid-sized operators from the sector as providers look to limit their risk exposure – but there is a silver lining. The draft exposure of the new Aged Care Act is creating a “dangerous”...

Myth busters: dementia is not inevitable

Despite a growing older population, the incidence of dementia is declining around the world – and this offers opportunities for providers to develop new services. The number of new cases of dementia is falling in Australia and overseas – and...

Jeta Gardens sale: why would Opal HealthCare spend $40 million on a loss-making business?

Over time, KPJ raised its stake to 57% and expanded to 178 beds but by 2018, media reports were suggesting that the healthcare giant was keen to sell its stake

Bold ambitions: Ian Yates has big plans for aged care

Interim-Inspector-General of Aged Care has the sector in his sights – but not for the reason you would think. The former COTA CEO is driving the new agency towards a better aged care system – and that will mean shining a light on best practice...

Re-writing the rulebook: why this operator is hitting pause on new aged care beds to focus on ‘community’

The group has already expanded its village footprint, acquired three of its six villages in recent years – in August last year, the group took on Helping Hand’s Barryne village and in 2020, it acquired its Woodside and McLaren Vale Villages from...

Executive Spotlight

Over 2,000 operators provide retirement living, support and care to 1.3 million Australians. 360,000 staff and 100,000 suppliers are engaged every day. It’s a $30 billion a year sector delivering vital services for our older citizens. At SATURDAY...

Staff Writers

01 Feb 2024