Another big week for the aged care sector with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) looking to override the Labor Government’s plan to phase in its 15% wage increase for aged care workers by setting a firm deadline: 30 June, just over four months away.
Will the Government find the cash to fund the extra 5%? We say that they should – and extend the pay rise to all aged care workers.
Listed residential care provider Estia Health has also released its Half Yearly results, which reflect a an increasingly positive momentum for the operator – see my interview with CEO Sean Bilton below about why occupancy is key to their success.
Sean will also be speaking at our 2023 LEADERS SUMMIT, which is now 80% sold out. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to hear from 40-plus of the sector’s leading minds, 16-17 March at the Hyatt Park Regency. Register here.
By Lauren Broomham
Fed Govt should pay up for all aged care workers after Fair Work Commission forces its hand on 15% wage rise
With the sector now waiting for the Federal Government’s response to this week’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling that its full 15% wage increase should be paid out by 30 June, some aged care workers are still being excluded from the pay rise – and in a world of inflation and COVID-19, it’s just not fair.
Why you should attend and who you can meet at the LEADERS SUMMIT – now 80% sold
If you are invested in the future of the aged care sector in Australia you must attend the LEADERS SUMMIT in just three weeks from today in Sydney (16 & 17 March).
In two days you will gain a deep understanding of the significant structural changes that are about to roll through the home and residential aged care sector, that most are not aware of.
You will meet Jason Binder, Managing Director of Not For Profit Respect Aged Care, from Davenport (Tasmania) who has consolidated from one home to 16, with nearly 2,000 beds, and a Top 10 operator nationally. He says he can acquire 20 new homes a year for the next 10 years.
You will meet Prue Bowden, CEO & Group Executive - Home Health with Australian Unity. Prue leads AUs aggressive and innovative home health business, scaling its operations beyond CHSP and Home Care packages, which she sees as having fundamental problems short and medium term.
You will meet Charles Moore, CEO of BaptistCare NSW & ACT, who preaches optimism for the residential aged care sector and is focussed on active growth through acquisition and aggressive development. He states that his current role is the most exciting of his career.
45 leading speakers
Experience over 45 CEOs and leading experts speaking across two full days of business strategy.
Podium speakers present a 20-minute paper on their business models, strategies and forecasts.
Breakout sessions allow you to question panellists and probe one on one around the major topics of care in funding, regulations, marketing and sales, workforce, new models and more.
Premium networking/500 delegates
Only the LEADERS SUMMIT offers premium catering, extended barista coffee breaks, full sit down restaurant lunch both days in the harbourside environment of Darling Harbour and Barangaroo business precinct, and the premium Hyatt Regency Sydney venue.
Hatted restaurant operator dinner
Only the LEADERS SUMMIT offers the premium dining and networking experience of a private dinner for groups of 20. Enjoy time out at one of 18 exceptional restaurants booked for operator delegates, included complimentary in the registration.
Note: restaurant dinners are offered only to actual retirement living and aged care operator delegates.
Registernow before cut-off
The LEADERS SUMMIT has limited capacity and sells out each year, so register early.
Operator Executives of Retirement, Aged Care and Home Care businesses:
Operator Individual Registration: $2,200 + GST
Operator Group Booking (6 or more individual registrations): $1,980 + GST each
Operator Registration includes:
Full two-day conference participation
Extended Coffee Breaks both days
Sit-down networking lunches Thursday and Friday
Thursday night Dinner at Hatted Restaurant in the surrounding precinct
Friday networking breakfast
Non Operator of Retirement, Aged Care and Home Care businesses:
Non Operator Individual Registration: $2,200 + GST
Registration includes:
Full two-day conference participation
Extended Coffee Breaks both days
Sit-down networking lunches Thursday and Friday
Friday networking breakfast
NOTE: Thursday night dinners are exclusive to sector Operators and Event Sponsors only. Suppliers or Vendors invited by a Sponsor Host are permitted to their dinner.
ACCPA puts co-contributions at top of government wish list
In a pre-budget submission, the peak body for aged care providers, Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has told the Federal Government it is “crucial” that funding of the aged care system is addressed. It is also calling on the government to fund accommodation for aged care workers in rural and remote areas.
A wicked problem solved: digitizing paper-based medication systems
In January, the Department of Health and Aged Care published an updated Home Care Package Program Operational Manual, which details what residents can claim as part of their home care package.
56% of operators say their IT interoperability is ‘low to poor’ but residential care providers diversifying into home care need scale and systems for success, says Epicor VP
More residential care providers are making the leap into the home care space, but 18 months out from the new program, providers need to carefully consider their technology investment now – and be prepared to outlay a higher spend, says Epicor ANZ VP Greg O’Loan.
Silverchain launches free in-home healthcare service to reduce pressure on local hospitals
Leading home care provider Silverchain has launched a free health service, to improve access to health services in the Frankston and Greater Dandenong regions, with the aim of reducing pressure on local hospitals.
Pricing Authority will be critical to future sustainability and investment in the sector
The listed residential aged care provider is proving that you can make a profit in residential care – but occupancy and quality accommodation and service are key drivers for success, says its CEO Sean Bilton.
“Consolidation (of the aged care sector) is inevitable and the last one standing will be big,” DCM Group CEO Chris Baynes writes in the latest SATURDAY digital magazine, as Bolton Clarke becomes the Not for Profit’s largest RAC provider. The cover story is BaptistCare CEO Charles Moore on what being a “Profit for Purpose organisation” really means.
On the 4 February weekend, more than 1,000 people attended the opening of TLC Healthcare’s intergenerational Whitewater precinct, which is located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Mordialloc, and includes a childcare centre, medical centre, gym, pool, cafe and aged care facility.
Aged care residents will have access to new South Australian remote health monitoring service
The South Australian government has launched a 24/7 remote health monitoring service that allows patients to measure their vital signs at home using a monitoring kit. Doctors and nurses can then assess the patient via a live video link at any time.
After years of planning, rural Victorian dementia village scrapped
After a nine year community effort, plans to build Heathcote Dementia Village, to be known as Gilbruk Place, 120km north of Melbourne, have been scrapped.
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