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Grant Thornton is committed to supporting its clients across the industry to respond to such scrutiny, and in particular to ensure systems, processes and governance is in place to support genuine ethical conduct that is in the best interests of the industry’s consumers.

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A capital model for the aged care sector

Report

The Aged Care Taskforce (ACTF) is evaluating aged care funding mechanisms. In response to this review, Grant Thornton, in collaboration with banks, Private Equity firms and a small group of providers, prepared this report for the ACTF to describe the aged care sector in terms of its capital needs and suggests ways to make it an attractive investment sector compared to other industries.

Darrell Price
| 4 min read | 26 Oct 2023

Issues impacting aged care providers in 2023

Insight

Conversations with aged care providers at the close of 2022 identified four key themes that will take a front seat in Australia’s aged care sector in 2023 – the fundamentals of the sector (funding, regulation, governance), labour shortage and recruitment strategies, technology, and housing and aged care communities

Darrell Price
Mitesh Ramji
Jay Vasiliou
Craig Lawson
Bronwyn Wundersitz
| 7 min read | 14 Feb 2023

Aged Care reform: insights from across the sector

Report

October’s Federal Budget announcement is expected to be heavily focused on policy and reform. With increasing pressure from an aging population, the aged care sector is feeling the impacts of system reforms, relentless cost pressures, the pandemic and other changes. Consumers have higher expectations and a greater choice of providers, services and pricing models, forcing organisations to compete in new ways. The operators that thrive will be those who are able to create new business models, realise operational efficiencies and stay one step ahead of their competitors. Change also brings great opportunity and an exciting future to look forward to.

Darrell Price
| 3 min read | 02 Sep 2022
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    ‘Preparation now’ was the message for Melbourne’s Disability Services sector ahead of the Royal Commission

    30 May 2019

    A recent roundtable event brought together over 20 of Victoria’s leading Disability Service providers and Grant Thornton specialists to focus on actions to be taken ahead of the upcoming Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

    Brisbane Disability Service providers gain insight into retaining good culture through the Royal Commission

    22 May 2019

    As Disability Service providers anticipate coming under scrutiny in the upcoming Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, a series of roundtable events is helping providers prepare to navigate the royal commission process.

    Sydney Disability Service providers prepare for Royal Commission at Grant Thornton roundtable

    01 May 2019

    Sydney’s leading Disability Service providers recently came together at a roundtable event to discuss concerns, challenges and how best to prepare for the recently announced Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

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      For more information on the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, please contact:

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