Industry News
$36m Resthaven Bellevue Heights redevelopment complete
Having first turned turf in 2021, the $36m redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights residential aged care facility is complete and has been officially opened. [ + ]
Retirement Villages Amendment Bill passed in Victoria
The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill has passed in Victoria, marking the biggest change to the Retirement Villages Act since it was made law in 1986. [ + ]
Strengths and opportunities of Medication Advisory Committees
A national audit of 120 Medication Advisory Committees — overseeing 642 residential aged care facilities — has highlighted strengths and opportunities. [ + ]
Relocated aged care facility ready for residents
After being relocated in a $57.11 million project, Glenview Community Care Nursing Home in Rutherglen, Victoria is now ready to welcome residents. [ + ]
1 July aged care provider 'Priority Actions List' released
The Australian Government has released a practical checklist outlining steps providers must take to be ready for the new Aged Care Act, in effect on 1 July. [ + ]
500 free onsite menu and mealtime reviews on offer
To help residential aged care providers meet the new strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, up to 500 free onsite menu and mealtime reviews are on offer. [ + ]
Aged care respite service gets two-year reprieve
In the ACT, it has been announced that The Salvation Army will be supported to continue delivery of the Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Facility for a further two years. [ + ]
St Basil's NSW/ACT responds to Federal Court decision
Aged care facility provider St Basil's NSW/ACT responds to a Federal Court of Australia decision ordering more than $320K in compensation be paid to a former employee. [ + ]
Ageing Australia calls for "staged approach" to reforms
Ageing Australia is calling for a "staged approach" to the new Aged Care Act, with its CEO saying "we're running out of runway for the July 1 deadline". [ + ]
2025 National Palliative Care Awards open for nominations
Until 19 June, nominations are open for the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards, which recognise excellence, innovation and leadership in the sector. [ + ]
Ageing Australia states "plain truth" on 1 July reforms
Ageing Australia congratulates Labor on its federal win, but says "providers simply won't have enough time to implement all of the reforms by 1 July". [ + ]
Aged care innovation at the Digital Health Festival
On 13–14 May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors, with "aged care innovation" being one of its key streams. [ + ]
Arrest, charges follow alleged sexual assault of residents
The NSW Sex Crimes Squad has made an arrest and laid charges over alleged sexual assault of aged care residents in Sydney's Macarthur Region. [ + ]
Ageing Australia: 1 July transition is becoming "impossible"
Ageing Australia says an "11th hour decision" to require new service agreements is making transition to the new Aged Care Act on 1 July "impossible". [ + ]
Deprescribing aged care AI tool gains $4.4m in funding
A five-year project to use AI to reduce the unnecessary use of medication in residential care has received more than $4.4 million. [ + ]
