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In aged care, conversations about innovation often focus on clinical models, workforce reform or digital systems. Yet one of the most significant barriers to health and wellbeing for older people remains strikingly simple […]

Volunteerism has always been at the heart of strong, compassionate communities. In 2026, this spirit of service takes on even greater meaning, with this year’s Volunteer Week theme — “Your Year to Volunteer”

Fourteen years ago, my family’s world shifted forever. My brother died suddenly at the age of 42, far from home, in the country he had grown to love — Cambodia. He had spent

When choosing an aged care home, families often ask about care, safety and comfort. Increasingly, they are asking something more: “How will you help my mum or dad stay independent?” At St Andrew’s,

Last week’s National Cabinet health deal was described as a success. States secured an extra $4 billion for public hospitals under a new five-year agreement. On paper, it looks like progress. What received

A reminder to residential aged care providers: The Senate is currently reviewing the Aged Care Rules 2025, and submissions are open. This is not a review of whether resident rights matter — that

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been preparing a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s review of the Aged Care Rules 2025. As a regional, not-for-profit residential aged care provider, I

As we step into 2026, my hopes for aged care are being shaped very directly by the policy work underway, including responses to the IHACPA Pricing Framework, budget submissions, and the advocacy priorities

Recruiting qualified care staff in regional areas has always been a challenge – and the housing shortage only adds to the difficulty. For many providers, this has meant relying heavily on agency staff,