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

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

Opinion

“Holistic” solution needed for aged care workforce crisis: Anglicare CEO Simon Miller on his political wishlist

In our latest instalment outlining aged care CEO’s ‘political wishlists’ as we head into the federal election, Simon said, “The heart of aged care is its workforce but too often, barriers like housing costs, limited transport options, and other pressures push them away.“

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Caroline Egan

20 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

Lyndel Gray resigns as CEO of NSW Land Lease Living Industry Assn and NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Assn

After 13 years at the helm, Lyndel will step down at the beginning of May. She has been instrumental in building its reputation as the peak body for the industries in NSW. “There is still enormous potential for growth, but the time is right for me...

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Ian Horswill

17 Feb 2025

Sector Expert Partners

DCM Institute’s inaugural Lunch & Learn event a success

100% of the 100+ NSW Village Managers who attended agree: this is one initiative not to be missed: the DCM Institutes first Lunch & Learn. The DCM Institute held an exclusive event for NSW participants in their professional development program...

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Ian Horswill

17 Feb 2025

Opinion

Home care can be “true hospital substitution”: Silverchain’s Dale Fisher in aged care ‘political wishlist’

“Many of the challenges in our health care system could be addressed through better coordination and funding for in-home aged care,” Dale has told The Weekly SOURCE. “Home care that is truly hospital substitution could be a significant part of...

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Caroline Egan

13 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

WA’s SwanCare Group appoints Mercy Care’s Phil Martin as CEO

Kim Hocking, Chair of the Perth-based Not For Profit which has been in operation since 1961, released a statement on Tuesday that they had a new CEO as the organisation looks to expand. Phil Martin, who has been with Mercy Care for five years and...

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Ian Horswill

13 Feb 2025

Government Policy

Dept mum on funding aged care nurse pay rise from 1 March

A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Aged Care has told The SOURCE they are still considering the pay rise for aged care nurses taking effect starting 1 March 2025, and further information will be provided “in the near future”.

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Caroline Egan

06 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

Former Star executive Geoff Hogg joins Home Instead Australia as CEO

The experienced executive came on board with Australia’s largest franchise home care provider in December last year following the departure of previous CEO Kris Whitehead in September 2024. With over 30 years’ experience in the tourism and...

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Ian Horswill

06 Feb 2025

Government Policy

Govt renews funding for 8,000 aged care nursing student placements

The Federal Government has renewed funding for the Aged Care Nurse Clinical Placements Program with an $18.4 million investment to support 8,000 nursing students achieve clinical placements with five organisations covering every state and territory.

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Caroline Egan

06 Feb 2025

Opinion

Memory support units hitting capacity, warns Lutheran Services CEO Nick Ryan, in his Federal Election ‘political wishlist’

“There are more than 100 forms of dementia and every experience is unique. Staff need a toolkit of specialised skills, knowledge and expertise to support residents,“ said Nick.

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Caroline Egan

06 Feb 2025

Sector Moves & People

Another key driver of aged care reforms promoted within Dept

Fay Flevaras had been appointed Chief Digital Information Officer in the Australian Government Depart of Health and Aged Care after acting in the role of First Assistant Secretary Digital Transformation & Delivery – Aged Care Reform since 2021.

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Caroline Egan

06 Feb 2025