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Estia’s departing CEO Norah Barlow to lead NZ’s Heritage Lifecare

Sep 25 2018 Updated May 3, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Two months after handing in her resignation as CEO of Estia, Norah Barlow is revealed as the new CEO of NZ’s Heritage Lifecare, which operates 30 nursing homes with 2,204 residents.

Regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading businesswomen, she has been tapped on the shoulder by Australian private equity firm Adamantum Capital, who purchased Heritage earlier this year.

BaptistCare, Baptcare and Baptist Care SA set to become Australia’s third-largest, integrated care and services provider

Almost 18 months after BaptistCare NSW/ACT and Baptistcare WA merged, the Boards and executives of BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA), Baptcare (VIC, SA, TAS), and Baptist Care SA today announced they will merge to form a billion-dollar aged care and...

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Lauren Broomham

14 Nov 2024

Government Policy

Aged Care Minister announces financial support for providers to help with reforms

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has announced Government support for aged care providers to help them implement the once-in-a-generation reforms that are due to take effect in less than eight months’ time. In Senate Inquiry hearings and submissions...

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Caroline Egan

17 Nov 2024

Government Policy

The 10 amendments the Opposition wants to make to the Aged Care Bill 2024

Today, Shadow Minister for Aged Care Senator Anne Ruston on behalf of the Opposition has tabled 10 amendments to the Aged Care Bill 2024 in the Senate.

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Caroline Egan

20 Nov 2024

Government Policy

Aged Care Bill 2024 passes Senate with bipartisan support after amendments

In a historic moment for the aged care sector and older Australians, the Aged Care Bill 2024 has been approved in the Senate. “We congratulate our elected politicians for putting older Australians and the future of aged care above party politics...

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Caroline Egan

21 Nov 2024

Community Home Australia to expand Aashaya Jasri Resort in Bali, Indonesia

Innovative Canberra-based dementia care specialists Community Home Australia (CHA), along with PT CHA International Resorts, has announced the acquisition of a 4,000sqm parcel of land adjoining their Aashaya Jasri Resort in Bali.

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Only in SATURDAY: why this regional town demanded a new aged care home

To commit $75 million to a big seniors’ living development in a regional area, you need to be sure that it is what residents want and need. This new entrant says their project is on the money. Flinders Village is a new co-located retirement...

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Arcare set to complete three new aged care homes within three months

The private operator has confirmed its status as one of the most prolific builders in the aged care sector, with three new developments due for completion in the first half of 2025, including its first in the ACT.

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Funding boosted for manufactured home development: NSW LLLIA

NSW Land Lease Living Association (LLLIA), which is part of the Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW, said the announcement of the National Productivity Fund by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will boost the burgeoning sector. States and...

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Ian Horswill

18 Nov 2024