News and communications to keep you informed and connected
Timely updates, trusted voices, sector-wide reach.
As a member of Ageing Australia, you gain access to trusted, timely and relevant information designed to support you in your work.
Whether you’re delivering services, leading teams, supporting clients or managing reforms, our communications help you stay informed, connected and ready to respond to change.
Each news and communications tool we provide plays a clear role in helping you understand what’s happening across aged care, retirement living and seniors housing. From in-depth analysis to urgent alerts, everything is designed with your needs in mind.
Timely insights reserved for all members
Stay informed with regular updates designed to support your role in the aged care sector, helping you keep up with key changes, opportunities and sector-wide developments.
As a member, you’ll receive the fortnightly Informer eNewsletter covering key policy and sector news, and member alerts when urgent updates arise.
Daily Sector Updates on CaRE (your Community and Resource Engagement platform) provide in-depth guidance, while the Pathway to Transition eNewsletter offers targeted support for upcoming reforms.
Plus, the CaRE platform is your digital space to stay connected, informed and supported by a network of like-minded professionals, with the flexibility to engage as little or as often as suits you.
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As a smaller provider, staying on top of regulatory changes can be challenging. Ageing Australia’s updates, briefings, and resources have reduced uncertainty and enabled our teams to remain informed, compliant and responsive to change.”
Amanda Crook , CEO, Coolibah Care (Mandurah Retirement Village Inc.), WA
Communications tailored to your role and services
Designed to meet the specific needs of leadership and specialised areas, these communications offer targeted insights and updates to keep you connected to relevant sector developments and advocacy efforts.
The CEO Insights eNewsletter, Media Bulletin eNewsletter, and Advocacy eNewsletter provide content for members, delivering strategic leadership updates, curated aged care news, and advocacy information.
Meanwhile, the CHSP Alert eNewsletter serves both members and non-members, offering essential policy and compliance news specifically for CHSP providers.
Media releases
Our Media Releases share major announcements, formal responses and sector-wide statements from Ageing Australia.
These releases also reflect how we’re advocating on your behalf, ensuring the voice of aged care, retirement living and seniors housing is heard by decision-makers, media and the broader community.
Your membership supports this strong and visible advocacy presence.
Aged Care Today
Aged Care Today is our flagship magazine, published quarterly in print and online.
Inside you’ll find feature articles, thought leadership, case studies, interviews and sector snapshots. It’s a chance to hear from your peers, learn what’s working across the country, and see the collective impact of the sector in action.
Whether you read it cover to cover or dip in as needed, Aged Care Today keeps you inspired and connected to the wider aged care community.
Conferences and events
To keep you connected before, during and after these events, we share tailored communications including:
- pre-event updates and speaker announcements
- daily wrap-up emails highlighting key takeaways and photos from the day
- live updates and highlights through our social media channels.
Our communications ensure you’re informed and included – whether you’re attending in person or following along remotely.
Exclusive member news and communications
Contacts noted in your Ageing Australia Membership Application form are automatically subscribed to their relevant member news and communications and corresponding CaRE community of practice (CoP).
Informer eNewsletter – your fortnightly sector update
Delivered every Thursday fortnight
Informer is your essential fortnightly email of curated content that saves you time by bringing everything together in one place.
It includes new funding announcements, policy shifts, regulatory changes, professional development opportunities and sector news from across Australia.
It’s practical, accessible and helps you stay ahead of changes that affect your organisation, clients and workforce.
Member Alert eNewsletter – timely notifications
Sent as needed
Member alerts are issued in real time when urgent updates occur – such as government and compliance changes, safety and local notifications.
When something important happens, you’ll be among the first to know.
These alerts are short, direct and highly relevant. They support quick decision-making and help you take immediate action if needed. This ensures that you and your team are always across critical developments that may impact your services or obligations.
Daily Sector Updates CoP – your daily government snapshot
Published regularly in CaRE
Daily Sector Updates offer a quick overview of key government announcements and updates that may impact aged care providers.
Designed to save you time, these updates help you stay across the latest developments without needing to sort through every government release, news and communication yourself.
This allows you to focus on what’s most relevant to your role and organisation, keeping you informed and prepared for change.
Pathway to Transition eNewsletter – reform readiness support
Delivered fortnightly and as needed
The Pathway to Transition eNewsletter is dedicated to helping members prepare for the upcoming changes under the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program.
Each edition brings together key guidance, links to new resources, practical insights and upcoming transition support opportunities. It focuses on what providers need to do and when, helping you stay on track and plan with confidence.
If you’re managing change across your organisation or supporting others through the transition, this is your go-to source for reform readiness.
News and communications tailored to your role and services
CEO Insights eNewsletter – leadership perspective
Direct from our Chief Executive Officer
Our Chief Executive Officer, Tom Symondson, shares strategic insights, sector reflections and leadership commentary through CEO Insights.
You’ll hear about what we’re working on at the national level, what conversations we’re having with government, and how we’re representing member interests. This helps you align your own leadership thinking with sector priorities and stay connected to the bigger picture.
These insights are particularly valuable for senior executives, board members and policy leaders.
Media Bulletin eNewsletter – aged care in the news
Curated sector coverage
The Media Bulletin gives you a snapshot of how aged care is being reported in the public domain.
Each edition compiles media coverage from national and local sources so you can see where attention is focused and how the sector is being portrayed.
It’s a useful tool for senior leaders, communications staff and teams managing public relations or advocacy. The Bulletin also helps you stay ahead of commentary that may affect public perception, community expectations or policy direction.
Advocacy eNewsletter – your voice in action
Delivered monthly
The Advocacy eNewsletter keeps you informed about Ageing Australia’s ongoing efforts to represent your interests at every level of government and policy-making.
Through this newsletter, you’ll receive updates on key advocacy campaigns, government consultations, policy submissions and sector responses.
It’s designed to help you understand the current political and regulatory landscape, see how your membership supports meaningful change, and learn how you can get involved or contribute your voice.
By staying connected through this eNewsletter, you’ll be part of a collective effort to shape the future of aged care, retirement living and seniors housing in Australia.
CHSP Alert eNewsletter – keeping you informed
Delivered monthly
The CHSP Alert eNewsletter is your dedicated source of news and information related to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
It provides regular updates on policy changes, funding opportunities, compliance requirements, training workshops and best practice guidance specific to CHSP providers.
Whether you’re managing day-to-day service delivery or planning for upcoming reforms, this newsletter helps you stay current with essential information that supports quality care and program compliance.
By subscribing, you ensure your organisation remains well-informed and ready to meet the evolving needs of clients under the CHSP framework.
Contact the CHSP team to be involved in the CHSP online CoP and to be added to the monthly eNewsletter recipient list.
