Residential Aged Care
5 capabilities residential aged care providers need for the new Aged Care Act
The new Aged Care Act is raising the bar for residential aged care providers. Meeting these expectations isn’t just about compliance. It’s about building long-term capability across your organisation. At our Residential Roadshow, Amanda Sweeney, National Service Operations and Reporting Manager at Mission Australia’s Centre for Evidence and Insights, shared five critical areas where providers…
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A provider’s guide to the new Aged Care Act: HELF, whistleblowing and record keeping
Residential aged care providers are deep in preparation mode as the new Aged Care Act takes shape. While some changes build on existing residential practices, others introduce new expectations that require fresh thinking and action. At our recent Residential Roadshow, Anita Courtney, Aged Care & Home Care Principal at Russell Kennedy Lawyers unpacked key areas…
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Aged care reform: Six opportunities identified by a sector strategy expert
The new Aged Care Act offers residential providers a chance to sharpen strategy, improve governance, and focus on what really matters, delivering quality care. At our recent Residential Roadshow Nicki Doyle, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, shared this perspective. She explained how the Act offers an opportunity to reset and build stronger, more future-ready…
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Residential care trends in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for residential care in Australia. With the introduction of the new Aged Care Act, the sector is set for a major overhaul, compelling nearly every organisation to adapt their business practices. This legislation is expected to drive transformative change, reshaping how care is delivered and managed…
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Challenges and opportunities in home and residential care in 2025
The start of a new year brings a new reality for home and residential care providers. With exponential growth in the sector, many are feeling the weight of equally exponential challenges. These pressures are further compounded by the rollout of new government programs, which creates a complex and, at times, unsettling environment. Yet, as the…
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Considering AlayaCare? Here’s what happens after you sign up
It’s a big decision to transition to any new software. At AlayaCare, we have many people to help guide you through the process. From business development managers to professional services consultants, customer relationship managers, and everyone else in between, we have a passionate team that lends their expertise to get your organisation up and running…
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Navigating the new Aged Care Act: Key impacts for providers
UPDATED: 26/6/2025 Update: The Aged Care Act is now set to begin on 1 November 2025 Originally scheduled for July, the Aged Care Act has been delayed to give providers more time to get ready. This extra runway is your chance to prepare for new legislation, streamline processes, and free up staff time through smarter, more…
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Tackling the care worker shortage: 5 effective strategies for retention
The care worker shortage and high turnover rates in the home care industry are a constant struggle for organisations. Currently, the turnover rate is about 30%, and replacing an employee can cost over $11,000 AUD in resources. So, the big question is, why is the turnover rate so high in this industry? How have other…
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