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Big players tackle state of aged care

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Seven of the state's largest aged care providers are escalating efforts to advance quality care and services through a collaborative group.

Challenging rollout for at-home care

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Providers are working to adjust to a market that has undergone dramatic changes in the past year.

Appointments January 30, 2026

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This week's appointments include Sebastian Kneer, Catherine Bentley, Helen Robinson, Bronwyn Rose, Nina Skewes, Patrick Ky, Chris Lawson, Adam Nguyen, Clare Grieveson, Simon Towler, Brendan Lock, Tom Edson, Bryn Hardcastle, and Dave Filov.

Appointments January 9, 2026

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This week's appointments include Robert Mencel, Neema Premji, Louise Pratt, Peter Chellew, Enzo Evangelista, Arron Minchin, Jamie Stewart, Vanessa Torres, Gerard Danckert, Michelle Carey, Rebecca Hamilton, Dennis O'Reilly, and others.

Leaders tackle pressures facing aged care

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Amid major national policy changes and a struggling system facing rising pressures, leaders in aged care came together to address the future of the sector.

Appointments April 18, 2025

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Stuart Nicholls, Tony Kiernan, Peter Blackmore, Fabio Mancini, Pele Reeve, Rick McKenzie, Brad O'Donnell, Matthew Keating, and new board members and staff announcements for the Centre for Stories.

Approval for Bethanie’s $20m village

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A development assessment panel has approved Bethanie's $20 million lifestyle village plan, despite the City of Swan council recommending the proposal be refused.

Sector hastens slowly ahead of new Act

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Leading WA aged care providers respond to the new national Aged Care Bill, which becomes law in July.

Reimagining aged care infrastructure

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WA aged care providers are preparing for a demographic shift while pursuing remedies for loneliness.

2024 WA Business Awards winners revealed

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Complete Home Filtration, Pharmacy 777, and Fremantle Dockers Football Club were among the winners of the 2024 WA Business Awards.

Appointments July 26, 2024

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Chris How, Michael Corboy, Melissa McEwen, Luke Cox, Ian Armstrong and John Hancock.

Bethanie to build $32m housing in Dalyellup

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Construction of a three-storey development in Dalyellup is set to start next year after retirement village provider Bethanie received unanimous council approval for its $32 million plan.

Elder focus in aged care agreement

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A group of WA aged care industry leaders have signed a memorandum of understanding with Yokai to improve culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal elders.

Providers optimistic about new Act

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Ahead of the implementation of new federal standards, aged care providers are focused on workforce pressures, home care demand and new facilities.

Appointments July 14, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Greg Brylski, Tom Fuller, Greg Prout, Celia Hammond, Jess Hamdorf, Ben Wyatt, John Williams, Ankit Mehta, Steven Fitzgerald, Gillian Denison and Wendy Norris.

Charity boards in fees conundrum

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Not for profits are grappling with remuneration for their directors, with one major group scaling back its payments.

Seeking sustainable solutions

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A constrained workforce and shortage of funding have aged care providers concerned ahead of sector reform.

Appointments July 1, 2022

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Diana Forsyth, Cristie Clements, Andy Wood, Mark Howett and Stashu Poliwka.

Workforce shortages reach breaking point

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Long-term solutions are needed to address the systemic shortage of aged care workers.

Staff shortfall compromising choice

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Staff shortages in aged care have hit crisis point, and the problem is expected to worsen.

Bethanie's $16m apartment given green light

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Aged care provider Bethanie's $16 million apartment plan has been given the green light this morning, despite the City of Fremantle initially recommending it be refused.

Decision close for $16m Fremantle apartment plan

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The fate of aged care provider Bethanie's $16 million apartment plan hangs in the balance after the City of Fremantle pushed for it to be refused over concerns it would be an over-development of the site.

Wages, labour woes for aged care sector

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The aged care workforce will need to grow by 60 per cent in the next decade to meet demand, according to a report launched at a Business News breakfast this morning.

Large charities tilt toward boards fees

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At what point should not-for-profit organisations start paying fees to their board of directors?

Aged care on cusp of change

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The final report from the aged care royal commission suggested a needs-based system.

Working with dementia

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Aged care organisations are investing in technology and dementia-friendly design as more people with the condition enter facilities.

Meeting call for care beds

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The royal commission and the pandemic have not stemmed the pipeline of aged care developments but they could have a lasting impact on how care is delivered.

COVID-19 compounds ailing aged care sector woes

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As the aged care royal commission has exposed, the sector had problems well before COVID-19 infections spread and hundreds died in facilities nationwide.

Progress on seniors living projects

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Aged care and retirement living service providers are pushing ahead with property developments, but say COVID-19 could have a lasting impact on the sector.

Digital delivers for quality care

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SPECIAL REPORT: Technology could help people live independently at home longer and improve care in residential aged care facilities.

Growth amid uncertainty

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SPECIAL REPORT: Large aged care players are cementing their growth strategies to meet demand and survive a turbulent time for the sector.

Bethanie buys Subi, Como centres

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Aged care and retirement living provider Bethanie has acquired Berrington Care Group's Subiaco and Como centres, which it expects to operate early next year. The sale comes five months after Berrington went into administration.

Appointments August 1, 2019

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Our weekly appointment wrap includes Eric Lumsden, John Langoulant, Michael Court, Nicole Lockwood, Terry Agnew, Kerryl Bradshaw, Andrea Sutton, Wayne Zekulich, Keith Hirschman, Tony Sheard, Alex Ogg, Nicholas Chapple, Paul Pryde, Shane Ogilvie, Saschelle Blake, Brett Heather, Richard Peterson, and Howie McKibbon.

Aged care to bolster builders’ books

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Builders are pivoting their focus to WA's aged care sector to insulate from downturns in other parts of the construction business.

Oryx takes choice to new heights

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Oryx Communities is set to develop a series of premium projects in the established suburbs of Perth, with a vision to grow apartment living.

Inclusivity builds opportunity

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AWB Building Co principal Graeme Kennedy cites the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the key driver of his decision to set up his business three years ago.

Market, government moves to keep care at home

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SPECIAL REPORT: Big changes to the home services sector have boosted consumer control over choice, leading to a more competitive market as an increasing number of consumers want care kept at home.

Services suite drives seniors’ projects

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Service providers and developers are pursuing opportunities in WA's growing aged care and retirement sector, with a pipeline of property overhauls and new builds worth more than $500 million.

WA businessman dies after accident

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Western Australian businessman Roger Hussey has been remembered by his colleagues as an intelligent and energetic contributor to the local community, following his death yesterday.

People Moves February 22, 2017

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Constructive recruits Gherardi