Aged Care Industry Updates

Inspector-General of Aged Care Natalie Siegel Brown has announced her resignation, effective 31 July 2026, following an expanded international appointment. Her departure comes at a critical time for sector reform, raising questions about continuity, oversight and the future direction of aged care accountability in Australia.

New AIHW data shows record resident satisfaction in aged care — but ED presentations are also at a high. We ask what the numbers are really telling us.

Women continue to dominate in quantity, not salary in healthcare, where they make up the greatest part of the workforce.

A growing coalition of aged care leaders is pushing back on plans to merge CHSP into Support at Home, arguing the system risks dismantling its most effective and efficient layer of care.

A black box algorithm is determining aged care funding levels across Australia. Appeals are rising, experts are frustrated, and the Ombudsman is now stepping in.

BaptistCare’s $2.5 billion intergenerational housing development for Sydney gets greenlit.

RSL LifeCare appoints Drew Pearce as Chief Executive Officer following a period as interim, after a formal recruitment process.

BaptistCare’s $2.5 billion Macquarie Park development brings aged care, housing and student living together in a major intergenerational precinct, signalling a shift in how care and community are designed.

BaptistCare unveils new branding complete with updated vision, purpose and values statements. The unified organisation looks to land visual and internal identity to meet Australia’s growing future aged care needs.

Fuel price increases are driving up delivery costs for Meals on Wheels, placing pressure on volunteers and raising concerns about the sustainability of essential home support services for older Australians.