News Articles for Juniper

Demand for regional workforce accommodation in WA has never been so high, with real implications for business.

Leading WA aged care providers respond to the new national Aged Care Bill, which becomes law in July.

WA aged care providers are preparing for a demographic shift while pursuing remedies for loneliness.

The Aged Care Bill 2024 has been introduced to federal parliament, proposing a $5.6 billion reform package, improved home care support, new elderly protection laws and increased funding.

A group of WA aged care industry leaders have signed a memorandum of understanding with Yokai to improve culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal elders.

The new Aged Care Act and Aged Care Quality Standards expected to come into effect on July 1 have been delayed by federal government, with a new start date to be decided.

Ahead of the implementation of new federal standards, aged care providers are focused on workforce pressures, home care demand and new facilities.

Driving equitable, flexible funding in Western Australia's aged care sector is an emerging focal point for providers, alongside tackling the persistent workforce shortage.

Major WA aged care provider Juniper has acquired Wheatbelt aged care facility Waratah Lodge, adding to its portfolio of regional investments.

A constrained workforce and shortage of funding have aged care providers concerned ahead of sector reform.

Baptistcare chief executive Russell Bricknell has taken a new role as the boss of fellow aged care provider Juniper.

An independent expert will review department protocols in responding to sexual harassment and assault in the mining industry.

COVID WRAP: Mark McGowan promises to unveil a new border reopening date as WA records 62 new COVID cases, aged care springs into action and Qantas extends Darwin-London flights.

At what point should not-for-profit organisations start paying fees to their board of directors?

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SPECIAL REPORT: WA is continuing to boast a strong aged care development pipeline, and the completion of multiple major developments has meant an increase in bed numbers for some providers.

MercyCare chief executive Chris Hall will depart the aged care organisation to take up the corresponding role at Juniper where he will continue to deliver community support services.

A suite of design principles tailored to improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia is shaping aged care facilities across the state.

Service providers and developers are pursuing opportunities in WA's growing aged care and retirement sector, with a pipeline of property overhauls and new builds worth more than $500 million.

Not-for-profit aged care provider Bethanie has set a high benchmark for board remuneration in a sector where many of its peers do not pay any fees to board members.

Changes at Amana Living's helm highlight the different circumstances facing each sector of the economy.

They don't exist to make money, but Western Australia's largest not-for-profit businesses, including HBF, RAC and St John of God Health Care, have all recorded increased revenue, according to BNiQ research.

The successful ASX listing this week of Regis Healthcare has focused attention on the value of other players in the sector, with Western Australia's largest being Aegis Aged Care Group.

SPECIAL REPORT: Former Verve Energy CEO Shirley In't Veld says when it comes to government-owned businesses, politics often wins out over commercial imperatives.

WESTERN Australia's largest church-based aged-care provider has rebranded to dispel any confusion regarding its service offering.