Also in this wrap: two senior appointments for aged care software provider.
IRT Group
The sector’s technology leaders honoured
Long-serving aged care CEO Glenn Bunney has been inducted into aged care’s technology hall of fame at this week’s Information and Technology in Aged Care Conference on the Gold Coast.
Pilot will trial driverless technology in aged care
Australian aged care and lifestyle provider IRT Group has formed a world-first partnership to develop driverless car technology in a residential aged care setting.
‘First step’ on consumer-directed residential aged care
An Australian-first training program to implement consumer directed care in residential aged care facilities has been shown to improve resident wellbeing.
Providers welcome flexible aged care standards
Aged services delivering both residential and home care tell AAA they are confident proposed common standards can be applied across different settings.
Noticeboard: latest appointments in aged care
KinCare appoints Brian Bissaker CEO as Jason Howie steps down; IRT Group appoints new chairman; Chris Guille announced as chair of National Seniors; architects BLP appoint aged care head.
New partnership creates pathway for people with disability into aged care workforce
Aged care organisation IRT Group and disability employment provider the Flagstaff Group are piloting a new training program to assist people with disabilities to move into a career in aged care.
Noticeboard: Latest expansions, openings in aged care
IRT plans new co-located care centre; Aveo unveils plans for major vertical retirement community; Darwin centre gets $15 million makeover; Juniper builds new service hub.
Noticeboard: Latest expansions, acquisitions
Benetas opens Corowa Court Aged Care Apartments; ACH opens Yankalilla gym for seniors; IRT announces operators of new respite centre; and Eureka acquires three Blue Care retirement villages.
Noticeboard: Latest expansions in aged care
In this story: Development of Catholic Healthcare integrated facility underway; Scalabrini appoints contractor for next phase of Drummoyne facility; IRT gets approval for new senior housing development; and $150 million makeover for Uniting Mayflower Westmead.
Help clients talk about their end-of-life care
Providers have a key role to play in supporting customers and their families to have a conversation about their end of life wishes, writes Nieves Murray.
Budget: $1.2 billion cut from ACFI
Peak bodies have hit back at “concerning” cuts to the Aged Care Funding Instrument announced in last night’s Federal Budget, which will see government save $1.2 billion over four years.
Budget: Boost for My Aged Care
Aged care’s one-stop shop for consumers has received a boost in funding to help meet the significant and ongoing increase in demand, the government announced in last night’s Federal Budget.
Noticeboard: Latest expansions, openings
In this story: NFP doubles its residential care portfolio with acquisitions; work underway on Carinity’s $55 million development; IRT’s innovative Kemira opens; $100 million Corinda site opens; Resthaven upgrades facility.
