Inside Ageing

Australia's home care sector continues to face significant digital capability challenges, with nearly two-thirds of providers reporting that their technology systems either do not meet their needs or do not exist at all, according to the latest findings from Enkindle Consulting's 2026 Home Care Provider Outlook Survey Report.

South Australia's largest Aboriginal aged care provider has appointed respected Aboriginal leader and native title advocate Parry Agius as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Agius will commence in the role on June 16, bringing more than three decades of experience in community development, cultural engagement, Aboriginal rights advocacy and executive leadership.

In this guest post, procurement expert Justin Sulley, explains how aged care providers can improve financial sustainability without compromising care by adopting strategic procurement practices. Key approaches include supplier consolidation, contract renegotiation, product standardisation, competitive tendering, demand management, reducing off-contract spending, and regular spend reviews, enabling cost savings that can be reinvested into care, compliance and workforce capability.

Mercy Health has completed one of the largest solar energy rollout programs in Australia's aged care sector, with rooftop solar systems now installed across 24 residential aged care homes nationwide.

Inclusee's People & Culture Program has transformed workforce wellbeing through flexible work, inclusion, professional development and wellbeing initiatives. Achieving 98% staff engagement, reduced absenteeism and outstanding retention, the program won the People & Culture category in the 2025 Future of Ageing Awards. Results were unveiled at a presentation dinner in Sydney on November 27, 2025...To view all of the results...

A new national survey has revealed deep concern among home care providers about the planned transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) into the Australian Government's Support at Home system, with many warning the sector is not ready for the change. The survey is the latest released by Enkindle Consulting.

Rik Dawson, University of Sydney accepting the award on behalf of Whiddon. Whiddon’s TOP UP telehealth physiotherapy program, developed with the University of Sydney and funded by ARIIA, reduced falls by 40 per cent, improved mobility and independence, and expanded access to physiotherapy services for older Australians living in regional and rural communities. It was a joint-winner of the Research category in the 2025 Future of Ageing Awards.

Concerns about the design and implementation of the Federal Government’s Support at Home program are intensifying, with more than 300 providers warning the reforms are placing growing pressure on access, system performance and long-term sector viability.

Sherrie Boucher, CEO & Founder, Boucher Advisory Group. Not long ago, COVID-19 forced the aged care sector into sweeping infection prevention and control (IPC) reforms, rapidly reshaping policies, practices and workplace behaviours to levels few could have imagined. The pandemic demonstrated how quickly providers and workers could adapt under pressure, but medical science and history suggest another major outbreak is inevitable.

Resthaven 'Being Me' launch. Resthaven has launched a new person-centred care initiative designed to strengthen personalised aged care by placing residents’ life stories, emotional needs and personal preferences at the centre of daily care. Known as the “Being Me” framework, the initiative moves beyond a traditional “model of care” approach and encourages staff to build a deeper understanding of each resident as an individual, to create emotionally safe, relationship-based care environments.