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Public Prosecutor to appeal Kristian White sentence over Clare Nowland death

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has indicated it will challenge the sentence handed down to former NSW Senior Constable Kristian White last week for the manslaughter of 95-year-old aged care resident Clare Nowland. Last...

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Opinion

Political wishlist: Innovation a blueprint for the future with Govt support, says Natasha Chadwick, CEO NewDirection Care

Natasha Chadwick, CEO of NewDirection Care, which developed the innovative MICRO TOWN® model of dementia care in 2017, would like to see the next elected Government fund and promote innovation in aged care and establish an ‘Aged Care Innovations Hub’ where new ideas can be developed.

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Technology

100-year-old Joe receives care at home. Can we make this the rule not the exception?

Emma Cornwell, Executive GM Health Services with Australian Unity, and Bev Smith, Chief Commercial Officer with Amplar Health, told the Leaders Summit how scarce clinical resources can be assisted with virtual care.

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NSW Govt doubles funding for Illawarra Shoalhaven project as number of hospital patients awaiting aged care climbs higher

NSW’s Labor Government will provide $300,000 for Community Industry Group’s project to help older people transitioning out of hospital into aged care, on top of the $300,000 provided nearly 12 months ago, with Health Minister Ryan Park saying, “Getting people out of hospital quicker and into the most appropriate care is critical.“

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Home Care

NSW’s Eurobodalla Council quits home care after more than 30 years

Following a review last year, Eurobodalla Council has decided to transition out of home care, seniors’ respite, and disability care, with Mayor Mathew Hatcher saying the decision reflects changes in the aged care and disability sectors and the challenges facing non-specialist providers.

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$300M first round of Support at Home Thin Market Grants opens

This week Aged Care Minister Anika Wells announced the Support at Home Thin Markets Grant is open, with Home Care Package and Short-Term Restorative Care providers in outer regional, rural and remote areas or providers delivering care in specialised markets able to apply.

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Aged Care

LEADERS SUMMIT 2025 presentation videos available: Ian Yates AM on developing a unified strategy for the next decade

Consultant and former Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care Ian Yates in conversation with DCM Group CEO Chris Baynes told LEADERS SUMMIT 2025 the sector “oughtn’t be waiting for Government to have a vision.“

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Fair Work Ombudsman investigating 20 aged care providers, home care operators and digital platforms

After recovering $40.5 million for 22,000 underpaid aged care workers last financial year, the Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating 20 aged care providers, with Ombudsman Anna Booth saying, “Hardworking aged-care workers must be paid all that they are owed.“

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Why peak body Ageing Australia wants aged care in the Federal Election spotlight

The peak body for aged care providers has called for aged care to remains a national priority in the election campaign and more time to rollout reforms, with CEO Tom Symondson saying, “The current timelines are so tight they border on the impossible.

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Home Care

Final Support at Home Manual now expected in June - less than a month to implement

The final version of the Support at Home Manual is now not expected until June, despite expectations it would be available in March, as Prue Bowden, CEO Australian Unity Home Health, says, “This is a pivotal moment for aged care, it’s essential we get it right.“

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Development

For Purpose Aged Care Australia’s Romsey home in VIC opens with 100 on the waiting list

The 125-bed Romsey Community Aged Care home, located 15km north of Melbourne, accepted its first 15 residents on 31 March 2025 and held an open day attracting 500.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Hall & Prior finally takes ownership of troubled Kiama Council aged care home

Family owned Hall & Prior took over ownerships of Blue Haven Bonaira Residential Aged Care Home on 1 April 2025, with CEO Hall & Prior Graeme Prior announcing improvements to ILU bathrooms and the historic on-cite cafe Barroul House.

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