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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20 January 2026
Navigating the balancing act – $148 million augmented overhaul of Nareen Gardens retirement village goes ahead after strong community resistance
$148 redevelopment of Uniting’s Nareen Gardens in Bateau Bay in NSW is set to go ahead with augmented plans.
18 January 2026
Respect invests $2.7m to modernise Cohuna Village, reinforcing commitment to regional aged care
Respect has announced a $2.7 million investment to refurbish Cohuna Village in regional Victoria, upgrading 34 resident rooms and strengthening long-term aged care infrastructure for the Gannawarra community as part of its broader regional investment strategy.
18 January 2026
New appointment strengthens First Nations voice as aged care reform tensions surface
Natasha McCormack joins the National Aged Care Advisory Council as reform moves from policy to practice. With lived experience from remote communities and deep governance expertise, her appointment comes as the Council grapples with workforce pressures, pricing transparency, care funding and the realities of implementing the Aged Care Act 2024.
13 January 2026
Tasmanian government moves to bring aged care service into public system – $33 million spent to acquire Southern Cross Care aged care property
Government announces purchase of $33 million aged care property from Southern Cross Care in Hobart, Tasmania. Plans to redevelop the site and turn it into mental health facility caring for seniors are already underway.
12 January 2026
ECH appoints Merrin Nancarrow to lead home and community services
ECH has appointed Merrin Nancarrow as Head of Home and Community, following a successful period acting in the executive role. With more than 20 years’ experience across finance, governance and the not-for-profit sector, Nancarrow steps into the role as the Support at Home reforms reshape in-home care delivery across South Australia.
9 January 2026
Welcome news for providers passionate to meet bed build needs- Advocates call for WA government’s $100m low-interest loan scheme to be replicated across the country
As WA’s government announces $100 million in a low-interest loan scheme, advocates call for follow-through with other states and federal backing.
8 January 2026
$100m low-interest loan scheme welcomed by Juniper as boost for WA aged care
Juniper has welcomed the WA Government’s $100 million Low-Interest Loan Scheme, calling it a critical step in unlocking new residential aged care beds, easing pressure on health services, and supporting providers facing rising construction costs across Western Australia.
7 January 2026
Whiddon secures $19.5 million grant to invest in regional Temora, NSW – relief and excitement as redevelopment announced to support aussies ageing in home town
Whiddon announces $19.5 million grant to invest in supporting high-quality aged care in regional town, Temora, NSW.
5 January 2026
Shake up in one of aged care’s biggest players – Linda Mellors announces resignation from Regis
Regis announces resignation of current CEO Linda Mellors. The company, front-line staff, clients and investors look to the upcoming search.
18 December 2025
Seniors at Scalabrini cook for homeless and vulnerable people
A group of Northern Beaches aged care residents is proving that kindness has no age limit, cooking home style meals each month for people experiencing homelessness.
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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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