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Joint Efforts Successfully Halt Proposed Threat to Healthcare Access for Our Most Vulnerable – Josh Milosevic, Facility Manager, St Andrew’s George’s Cottages & Byron Lodge

A major administrative crisis facing the Australian aged care and primary healthcare sectors has been successfully averted. Following intense advocacy...

Balancing Compliance and Care: Navigating Medicare Changes in Aged Care – Josh Milosevic, Facility Manager, Byron Lodge

A significant administrative challenge is emerging across the Australian aged care and primary healthcare sectors. The Department of Health and...

A 43 year old Legacy, Built by Community and Sustained by Generosity

In July 1975, a small and determined group of local community members came together with a shared vision: to ensure...

Celebrating 43 years of Comfort, Care & Community at St Andrew’s Ballina – Todd Yourell, CEO

St Andrew’s Community Aged Care Ltd is a long established not for profit organisation that has been supporting older people...

Honey the Volunteer Therapy Dog Brings Joy to St Andrew’s Aged Care

Three times a week, something truly special happens at St Andrew’s. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Honey — a gentle...

When Access Is the Intervention: Rethinking Transport in Aged Care

In aged care, conversations about innovation often focus on clinical models, workforce reform or digital systems. Yet one of the...

Your Year to Volunteer: Celebrating Impact, Community and Purpose in 2026

Volunteerism has always been at the heart of strong, compassionate communities. In 2026, this spirit of service takes on even...

The Quiet Power of Legacy – Anna Coles, Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships

Fourteen years ago, my family’s world shifted forever. My brother died suddenly at the age of 42, far from home,...

Reablement in Residential Aged Care: Supporting Strength, Confidence and Independence – Todd Yourell, CEO

When choosing an aged care home, families often ask about care, safety and comfort. Increasingly, they are asking something more:...

The $2 Billion That Quietly Disappeared — and Why Aged Care Keeps Carrying the Load

Last week’s National Cabinet health deal was described as a success. States secured an extra $4 billion for public hospitals...

Shaping the Future of Aged Care: St Andrews Board’s Commitment to Quality and Community – Vicki Knudson, Board Director

A few years after retiring from my job as an Executive Assistant at St Andrews, I was approached by the...

Encouraging other providers to submit to the Senate Review of the Aged Care Rules 2025 – Todd Yourell

A reminder to residential aged care providers: The Senate is currently reviewing the Aged Care Rules 2025, and submissions are...