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Big players tackle state of aged care

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Seven of the state's largest aged care providers are escalating efforts to advance quality care and services through a collaborative group.

Housing squeeze a regional threat

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

Sector hastens slowly ahead of new Act

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

Reimagining aged care infrastructure

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

New Aged Care Act a step closer

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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.

Elder focus in aged care agreement

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

Federal aged care reforms delayed

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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.

Providers optimistic about new Act

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

New strategies needed to boost aged care sector

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

Juniper acquires Wheatbelt asset

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

Seeking sustainable solutions

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

Bricknell to lead Juniper

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

Shaw to review mining industry policies

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

McGowan to unveil new reopening date as cases surge

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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.

Large charities tilt toward boards fees

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

Appointments October 4, 2019

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Nigel Blythe-Tinker, Mark Potts, Philip Mirams, Cameron Britt, Adam Stock, Donna Carrington, Prasad Arav, Sinead Taylor, Corinne Hawke, Robbie Wi

Aegis, Juniper lead aged care growth

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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 CEO moves to Juniper

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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.

Better dementia outcomes by design

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

Services suite drives seniors’ projects

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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.

NFP board pay divides sector

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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.

Leadership transition’s creative edge

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

NFP revenues swell

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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.

ASX puts value on aged care

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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.

Former energy chief reflects on Verve

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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.

Juniper takes ‘church’ out

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