18 August 2025
The Albanese Government is investing $21.5M in aged care scholarships to upskill nurses and workers. Over 1,000 scholarships are available, with dedicated places for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers.
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23 July 2025
WA Aged Care Minister demands urgent action on home care shortfalls
Minister Simone McGurk is fed up. With aged care packages delayed and hospitals under pressure, she’s calling on the Federal Government to step up for WA’s seniors.
22 July 2025
Outgoing Bolton Clarke CEO departs with some blunt feedback for Government
After decades of sector-defining leadership, outgoing Bolton Clarke CEO Stephen Muggleton doesn’t hold back, urging Government to stop punishing high-quality providers with blanket regulation. Read his candid reflections and hard-won insights.
21 July 2025
Recruitment Interrupted: As Politics and Employment collide in the US, are Australian providers set to meet the same fate?
The US aged care sector is struggling with lost staff and limited visa options. Australia relies just as heavily on foreign workers—so why aren’t we talking about our own risk?
17 July 2025
Mable denies $1 billion sale rumours
Is Mable up for sale? The care platform refutes claims of a $1 billion valuation, saying it’s exploring capital for growth, not a sale. With 25M hours of support delivered, Mable eyes a tech-driven future.
15 July 2025
New co-operative model bolsters aged care sustainability in regional Australia
Regional aged care providers face soaring costs, staff shortages & endless admin in NSW’s vast Murrumbidgee. A new co-operative is set to ease the burden, helping small facilities stay open & care for our elderly.
15 July 2025
Bupa faces union scrutiny over alleged staffing changes in aged care
Rosters under fire: ANMF takes Bupa to Fair Work. With reduced shift hours and less weekend cover, staff and unions fear resident care will suffer.
1 July 2025
Minimum wage rises from July 1: What care sector leaders need to know
Australia’s new minimum wage of $24.10 an hour takes effect from 1 July 2025, but aged care and disability providers need to know who’s covered and who isn’t. Understand what this wage rise means for non-clinical care staff, EBAs, and compliance, plus why clear communication and award reviews matter more than ever.
29 June 2025
Outbreaks, resilience and responsibility: What the latest COVID-19 data tells us about aged care in 2025
Hundreds of aged care homes are still managing active COVID-19 outbreaks. The latest data reveals booster gaps, workforce strain and what leaders need to prioritise next.
25 June 2025
Home care’s growth halted: The challenge of planning for the future on shifting terrain
Home care providers are “operating in the dark” without final rules for the Aged Care Act. The lack of government webinars and Q&As leaves 27.33% of providers waiting for clarity before planning. As the November 2025 Support at Home deadline nears, anxiety grows.
23 June 2025
Key deadlines for updating room details on My Aged Care
My Aged Care’s updated portal ensures transparency in room pricing. Providers get expiry notifications for RAD approvals to keep listings active.
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Leaders in the aged care industry are facing ongoing challenges including skilled workforce shortages, increasing community expectations and ever changing economic challenges. While each organisation has its own challenges to be addressed, the difficulties faced by industry and specifically the aged care sector are common across the board.
HelloLeaders will share industry insights but also knowledge and experience from respected leaders from a broad range of other sectors and put a spotlight on how good leadership can tackle a diversity of changes and challenges. Our vision is to provide a platform where leaders can learn from leaders to collectively drive the future of aged and community care.
Press Releases
15 August 2025
Victoria has appointed its first Chief Palliative Care Adviser, Associate Professor Mark Boughey, to lead a refresh of the state’s End of Life and Palliative Care Framework. The six-month role will focus on modernising policy, strengthening services, and ensuring all Victorians have access to compassionate, high-quality care.
29 May 2025
With a career that spans almost 30 years in the aged care sector, Kelly Geister, Executive Manager Residential Services at Resthaven, has had her fair share of roles and responsibilities.
15 May 2025
The Pure Food Co is bringing brekky back for the tens of thousands of older Aussies with swallowing difficulties who are no longer able to enjoy the most important meal of the day.
13 May 2025
This National Palliative Care Week, leading home care provider Silverchain is calling on the Australian Government to amend its Support at Home aged care program to ensure that it incorporates advance care planning for all Australians receiving federally-funded aged care support.
7 May 2025
During National Palliative Care Week, 11 to 17 May 2025, Advance Care Planning Australia is supporting the call for all Australians to consider – what’s your plan?
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