The Shift

Simple but good ‘villages’ video targeting men from Anglicare Sydney

Feb 06 2019 Updated May 3, 2023

The Weekly Source

1 min read

We came across this video last week and really liked its simple message and honesty, plus great production values.

The gentleman’s statement that he was not keen on the concept of a retirement village but the discovery of a great supporting community is genuine and compelling.

Michelle Thorne, Marketing Manager – Retirement Living, is the contact to learn more.

Janet Anderson out, new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner in

The inaugural Commissioner of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, Janet Anderson PSM, will depart the role next month after six years in favour of a new face.

Click here

Lauren Broomham

13 Dec 2024

Sector Moves & People

Which aged care provider has been awarded a $136M contract to conduct assessments under new Single Assessment System?

The Department of Health and Aged Care has released details of contracts worth nearly $1.5 billion awarded to operators to conduct aged care assessments under the new Single Assessment System. The largest contract, worth more than $226 million, was...

Click here

Caroline Egan

12 Dec 2024

Sector Moves & People

Exclusive: Bolton Clarke Group CEO Stephen Muggleton to retire in 2025

Stephen has transformed Bolton Clarke, an amalgamation of RSL Care Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service Victoria (RDNS), into Australia’s largest independent Not For Profit provider of aged care during his 14-year tenure. He has led the...

Click here

Breaking news: Fed Govt slashes $2.5B off aged care with new payments in arrears for residential aged care from 1 July 2026

With the Federal Budget slipping further into deficit over the next four years, the Mid-Year Economic Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) 2024-25 has revealed the Albanese Government is looking to save on spending with aged care is in its sights. Presenting the...

Click here

Lauren Broomham

18 Dec 2024

2024 aged care report card: pass for residential care, home care a failure

The final report card for the aged care sector looks very different depending on what services you deliver.

Click here

Fed Govt to release 7,615 new Home Care Packages as 76,000 wait for care

The Government will spend just $101.7 million on the new Packages ahead of the transition to the new Support at Home program from 1 July 2025.

Click here

Breaking news: Fed Govt slashes $2.5B off aged care with new payments in arrears for residential aged care from 1 July 2026

Click here

Man has charges upgraded to include murder and manslaughter after death of aged care resident

A man, 34, who broke into a residential aged care facility at Bateau Bay on the NSW Central Coast where he allegedly assaulted and sexually assaulted a 90-year-old woman on 15 November 15, 2023, has had his charges upgraded to include murder and...

Click here

Ian Horswill

18 Dec 2024