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SATURDAY subscription magazine: The reality of aged care in 2024 from the mouths of CEOs

Sep 02 2024 Updated September 2, 2024

Ian Horswill

1 min read

Seven CEOs tell us how a single action has made a significant difference to their business, in the latest SATURDAY digital magazine.

Learn from Geraldine Lannon, CEO of Baptcare; Richard de Haast, CEO of Scalabrini Village Ltd; Jason Binder, CEO and Managing Director of Respect; Faye Spiteri OAM, CEO of Fronditha Care; Grant Corderoy, Senior Partner, StewartBrown; Cam Ansell, Managing Director Ansell Strategic; and Greg Williams, Co-CEO of Alino Living.

They deliver the reality of being in charge of an aged care operation in 2024 with no certainty about a financial future despite the carrot of the Aged Care Taskforce recommendations being dangled by the Government.

Nowhere else will you find out the thoughts of leaders in the aged care sector. SUBSCRIBE TO SATURDAY HERE.

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