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Lauren
Broomham

Could Australia really have a ‘de-rationed’ aged care system? The Greens say yes; logic – and fairness – says no

With the Federal Election due to take place by May, the Greens have unveiled their aged care policies. We don’t think they will fly.

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ANDROMEDA: the robotics startup tackling loneliness in aged care

With the sector facing ongoing workforce shortages and an increased focus on clinical care services, aged care operators will need to rely more on technology to provide the ‘touch’ and social interaction that residents need – this is where Abi...

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AUSTRALIAN UNITY: creating a home healthcare powerhouse

With its acquisition of Australia’s largest home care provider myHomecare Group and an aggressive home health strategy in place, the mutual fund is now poised to dominate Australia’s market for care at home. Home care is set to become a scale...

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COSTERFIELD HOUSE: a community-driven solution to a big problem

In regional areas, support for people living with dementia can often be hundreds of kilometres away with services limited in their scope. Not For Profit community organisation Heathcote Dementia Alliance (HDA) is seeking to tackle this problem with...

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COMMUNICATION TOOLS: the software solutions connecting retirement villages and aged care

With more residents, fewer staff and increasing compliance, technology that enables operators to communicate seamlessly with the residents will be key to delivering a positive customer experience – these are the leaders of the pack. With the...

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Executive spotlight

Over 3,000 operators provide retirement living, aged care and support in the home to more than 1.5 million older 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, we believe we should recognise and celebrate the leaders in this challenging but rewarding sector.

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HOME INSTEAD AUSTRALIA: the franchise model loved by clients and staff

With the new Support at Home program set to become a battleground for efficiency, home care operators will need the scale and staff to succeed – a fight that Home Instead Australia is winning on both fronts. With its global headquarters in the...

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IN-HOME TECHNOLOGY: health analytics in the home the new norm for operators and customers

With Support at Home demanding that home care providers show how they are providing clinical oversight of their clients – and identify deteriorating residents – the market for in-home technology that can monitor residents’ health and relieve...

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INNOVATION PHILOSOPHY: slashing red tape in aged care with AI solutions

With increased compliance demands and continued workforce shortfalls across residential aged care and home care, providers will increasingly be reliant on their systems to create efficiencies and fill care gaps – is AI specially designed for the...

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LDK SENIORS’ LIVING: the private aged care machine leading the way for the village sector

LDK’s new greenfield site Amberfield, which opened in October last year in Canberra, has also seen its early stages close to being sold out with zero advertising

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NEWDIRECTION CARE: the original aged care innovator primed to expand

With few new aged care beds being built across the country and more Australians seeking to age in place, demand for models that offer alternatives to traditional residential aged care continues to grow – cue NewDirection Care. With a vertical...

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SA OPERATORS: proving ‘wellness’ is good business for villages and aged care

With the population rapidly ageing and few hospital beds available, Australia needs to shift to a focus on preventative care – three operators in South Australia have already identified the opportunity to deliver better outcomes for their...

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SIMUL HEALTH GROUP: Advancing the benefits of AI and changing the paradigm on application integrations

With most aged care providers having 30 or more software applications across their business, integrating these systems has been a major challenge for the sector – until now. 17 years after software platform Health Metrics began, founder Lis...

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Lauren Broomham

31 Jan 2025