Sector Moves & People

Moving from contract lawyer to Village Manager is a winner for Levande’s Kirstie Smith

Kirstie, named VIC/TAS Village Manager of the Year, first dipped her toes into the retirement living sector with Stockland in 2016 and spent her days specialising in contracts for incoming and outgoing residents as a senior legal administrator...

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Ian Horswill

12 hours ago

Sector Moves & People

Russell Banham to replace Eureka’s retiring Executive Chairman Murray Boyte

Murray has been Executive Chairman of the ASX-listed pure-play seniors’ rental land lease operator for the past seven years. He assumed the additional role of Chief Executive Officer when Cameron Taylor suffered a non work-related accident in...

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Ian Horswill

10 hours ago

Sector Moves & People

UnitingCare Queensland CEO Craig Barke to quit at end of June 2025

After 14 years at the helm of the conglomerate of household care brands, including BlueCare, UnitingCare, ARRCS, Lifeline in Queensland, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital...

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Ian Horswill

11 hours ago

Sector Moves & People

Jeff Smith named new NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner

Jeff will take up his role on 21 April, replacing the inaugural NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM. Kathryn McKenzie has served as Acting Commissioner since April 2024. Robert spoke at the National Retirement Living Summit...

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Ian Horswill

13 hours ago

Sector Moves & People

Mable seeks to expand its B2B footprint with new Business Solutions platform

Mable has unveiled a new free end-to-end solution for aged care and disability coordinators and providers seeking qualified, reliable workers.

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Lauren Broomham

27 Feb 2025

Aged Care

Shalain Singh launches specialist advisory firm Aged Care and Retirement Living Analytics (ACARLA)

The senior adviser is seeking to leverage data-driven insights for aged care and retirement living operators at a more affordable price with the launch of a new analytics advisory and consulting firm for the sector.

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Lauren Broomham

27 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

Nicki Doyle appointed Senior MD of new FTI Consulting Healthcare & Human Services practice

US-based FTI Consulting, a global consultant specialising in organisations facing crisis and transformation, has established a dedicated Healthcare & Human Services practice in Australia, appointing former KPMG Partner Nicki Doyle as Senior Managing Director.

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Caroline Egan

27 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

Another winner? Anglicare Sydney to open Mediterranean-style restaurant in a retirement village

Heirloom restaurant, which will look out to Woolooware Bay, will be built within the Not For Profit’s luxury Woolooware Shores seniors’ living village in Taren Point, 18km south of Sydney’s CBD. With Growthbuilt having almost completed the...

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Ian Horswill

24 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

Aveo CEO Tony Randello re-elected Retirement Living Council President

Tony Randello will lead the peak body for retirement living for another two years after being appointed President at the organisation’s AGM yesterday.

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Ian Horswill

21 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

Vic Caravan Parks Assn changes name to include land lease operators

The new business name, unveiled on 19 February, provides a clearer identity of who the association serves. “We consistently found that many people outside our membership had little understanding of the industry we represent, including people with...

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Ian Horswill

24 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

Tracy Morgan appointed Board Chair of Anglicare Southern Queensland

“Tracy brings a deep expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and organisational transition and is experienced in driving sustainable and effective governance within complex environments,” said the Not For Profit in a statement

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Ian Horswill

24 Feb 2025

Government Policy

With just 10 days to go, Govt says it will fully fund aged care nurses’ pay rise

60,000 nurses working across the aged care sector are set to benefit from the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) latest wage rise.

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Caroline Egan

20 Feb 2025

Aged Care

Ageing Australia’s Pre-Budget submission wants new workforce strategy

In its Pre-Budget Submission 25-26, Australia’s peak body for aged care providers is calling on the Government to fund a National Aged Care Workforce Strategy to undertake data collection, establish an Aged Care Worker Attraction Fund, and improving access to migrant workers.

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Caroline Egan

20 Feb 2025