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Anglicare CEO Simon Miller (pictured left), and Infinite Care CEO Luke Greive (right) ✓ Key points Acquisition complete: Anglicare finalises Infinite Care purchase National scale: Combined group operates 46 aged care homes Four state presence: Group now spans NSW Queensland Victoria South Australia Growth platform: Combined provider targets future aged care expansion The Christian operator has cemented its position as a leading for-purpose aged care provider, now with a presence in four states.

✓ Key points Bill introduced: Permanent Commissioner legislation enters Federal Parliament Royal Commission: Recommendation finally progresses three years later Independent advocate: Commissioner to champion culturally safe aged care Broader reforms: Bill strengthens pricing refunds and governance Three years after the Aged Care Royal Commission recommended the position be created, Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has introduced the Bill in Parliament.

✓ Key points Woman released: Daughter freed without charges after arrest Investigation continues: Police awaiting toxicology and post mortem results Evidence reviewed: Detectives examining CCTV and forensic evidence Coroner to determine: Cause of death remains unknown A woman has been released after she was arrested last week in Sydney’s western suburbs over the death of her mother in an aged care home.

✓ Key points Sale talks: Navis Capital explores Caring Group divestment Revenue growth: Caring Group reaches $327 million annual revenue Market leader: Group supports 4500 home care clients Investor interest: Private equity targets Australian care sector Malaysia-based private equity firm Navis Capital is reportedly in early talks to sell a home care brands company that has seen revenues grow sharply.

✓ Key points Higher wages: Annual Wage Review lifts award pay by 4.75% Super changes: Employers begin paying super every pay cycle Accommodation updates: RAD cap and MPIR both increase CAPS restored: Support at Home recipients regain eligibility The first day of the 2026-27 financial year marks some significant changes that every aged care operator should be factoring into their planning.

Source: Financial Report on the Australian Aged Care Sector 2024-25 ✓ Key points Demand surges: Aged care residents expected to double by 2045 Build activity slows: New construction spending fell five per cent Supply lags: Only 802 new aged care beds opened Pipeline improves: Building approvals reached a five-year high New Government figures have poured cold water on plans to rapidly expand Australia’s aged care sector.

✓ Key points EBITDA declines: Operating earnings fell 6.5% despite higher sector income Care cross-subsidises losses: Care profits funding accommodation and living losses Costs keep rising: Labour and care expenses continue squeezing margins Earnings outlook weak: StewartBrown survey shows further deterioration in 2025-26 A Government report on the aged care sector shows continued strain on operator earnings.

Arcare Hove ✓ Key points New home opens: Arcare launches 121-bed Adelaide care home Growth continues: More than 20 aged care projects planned Pipeline expands: Three new homes opening before year-end Sector leader: No rival matches Arcare’s development pace Australia’s fastest-growing aged care operator has opened 61 homes and has around 20 more in its development pipeline.

✓ Key points CAPS restored: Support at Home participants regain annual payment Policy reversed: Government backflips after sector advocacy campaign Payment available: Annual CAPS rises to $739.40 from July Second backflip: Continence care policy revised again this year The Federal Government has reversed a decision banning participants in Support at Home from accessing the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).

✓ Key points Review underway: Queenscliffe assesses future of council home care Decision looming: Funding agreement expires in June 2027 Councils exiting: Nearly 100 councils have left home care Reform uncertainty: Support at Home transition clouds future planning Victoria’s smallest Local Government Area is considering whether to continue delivering home care when its funding agreement ends next year.