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No winners if there is a race to the bottom on Support at Home prices

Media headlines are calling out the new pricing for home care as “outrageous”, but the reality is home care providers must increase their prices – or face financial oblivion.

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Lauren Broomham

4 hours ago

Aged Care

Exclusive: residential aged care set to return to the red without funding reform, forecasts StewartBrown

Residential aged care is continuing to see an uplift in its financial performance thanks to an increase in AN-ACC funding to meet care minute targets, but this boost is set to decline within 12 months – reducing operator margins – according to the aged care accountants.

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Lauren Broomham

02 Apr 2025

Home Care

Exclusive: home care service margins need to increase from 13% to 33% to maintain operating surplus, says StewartBrown

Home care operators have seen a marginal improvement in their finances in the December 2024 quarter – but will need to grow their service margins beyond the required service price increases to maintain financial viability under the new Support at Home program, says the latest report from StewartBrown.

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Lauren Broomham

02 Apr 2025

Legal Issues

Former police officer avoids jail for Taser death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland

Four months after being found guilty of the manslaughter of Clare Nowland, Yallambee Lodge aged care resident in Cooma, former NSW Senior Constable Kristian White has walked free from court following his sentencing hearing.

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Stuck in limbo: navigating the legal landscape of Support at Home

With just 63 business days until the new Program is due to begin, home care providers still await critical detail in the new rules, especially around pricing, co-contributions, and communication with clients. Is the sector ready for the fallout?...

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Issue 95 | LEADERS SUMMIT Special: Designing your next decade

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Choose your lane: why assisted living is the future for retirement village operators

With the Baby Boomers set to dominate Australia’s ageing population in the next few years – and fewer nurses available – the future of care will be focused in accommodation that bridges the divide between retirement villages and residential...

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What is the ‘sweet spot’ for mid-sized residential aged care providers?

Mid-sized residential aged care providers face a particular set of challenges when it comes to navigating the changing regulatory landscape, workforce shortages, and the need to innovate – but there is a ‘sweet spot’ that can deliver the...

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An AI trainer in the car for home care staff? It’s real

The next horizon for aged care training is AI-driven, real-time microlearnings designed to help staff on the job. With the health and aged care workforce struggling with both capacity and capability, AI is set to play a key role in improving...

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Most operators will see M&A action in next three years

An uplift in investor interest in retirement living and aged care across both the For Profit and Not For Profit space is real and significant. Who is buying, who is selling? The growing demand for aged care services – and increased financial and...

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Peak bodies back long-term strategy for ageing sector

Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson has warned that the sector must look beyond the current system and focus on long-term planning after 1 July. The Ageing Australia CEO has acknowledged the need for a comprehensive strategy that includes retirement...

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Silverchain: taking the high (acute care) road

With Support at Home set to shake up the traditional home care model, how can operators invest in the right strategies to make home care not just viable, but also a cornerstone of the healthcare system? As the demand for home-based healthcare grows...

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Opinion: where is the grand plan for ageing in this country?

Hint, hint... it doesn’t exist. The ageing sector needs a vision and cohesive plan to address the escalating demand for aged care services and accommodation. It can’t be business as usual. Government cannot deliver this alone – operators must...

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Lauren Broomham

28 Mar 2025