ACSA’s ‘Old, Frail and Invisible’ campaign pays off post-Election

With the election result still up in the air, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)’s decision to target independent senators in the lead-up appears well-planned.

Following budget cuts of $1.2 billion to the aged care sector in May, ACSA had taken its ‘Old, Frail and Invisible’ campaign straight to the Independent Senators Nick Xenophon (shown here with ACSA's SA and NT CEO Melissa Centofanti) and Andrew Wilkie.

The campaign was aimed at change on three key issues:

- No budget cuts to aged care until a full review is complete

- Funding to help home care providers deal with the upcoming changes to the system

- A plan to deal with the growing demand for aged care workers

With neither party currently holding a majority, it now seems likely the independent senators could see the controversial measures put back into the spotlight.

Benetas pockets $19 million for its mission by selling Brighton East site

The not-for-profit aged care operator Benetas has sold its potential aged care site to another aged care operator, pocketing $19 million against expectations of $11 million according to the press.

With a median house price of $1.6m in Brighton East, and over $2m in nearby Brighton, the vacant site covers approximately 5,751sqm. Benetas currently has 13 residential aged care homes and one retirement village across Victoria.

General Manager Strategy, Infrastructure and Housing Chris Karagiannis said “The sale of this holding will allow Benetas to expand its services into key target areas where need is highest, by reinvesting all funds back into improving services and support for our clients.”