Some people stand out from the crowd. Bold with courage, they hold space with confidence and exude presence. This type of person often moves effortlessly into leadership roles, able to articulate a clear path for others to follow.

From 2026, all residential care providers are facing a new level of accountability as external audits of Care Minutes Performance Statements become mandatory. This marks a shift from self-reporting to a verification model that demands accuracy and transparency.

As India undergoes one of the fastest demographic shifts in the world, the scale and pace of change is reshaping what ageing looks like for more than 147 million older people with 40 million of them in urban areas.

Australia’s retirement living sector is in the middle of major reform, with every state moving to modernise legislation and strengthen consumer protection. The pace and approach vary, but the direction is consistent: clearer disclosure, stronger governance and greater transparency.

Ageing Australia has proudly launched our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) – a meaningful milestone in our organisation’s reconciliation journey.

At our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November, Ageing Australia members elected two Board Directors who will help to drive the strategic direction of Ageing Australia, and the success of our organisation, our members and our sector.

Ageing Australia is progressing our vision and roadmap for the next era of ageing and aged care in Australia, with our Continuum of Ageing 2050 strategic initiative.