Latest Aged Care News

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

PainChek Limited has secured its first US customer, Jewish Home Family, just days after receiving FDA De Novo clearance for its AI-powered pain assessment app, marking a significant step into the $100 million US aged care market.

PainChek Limited has achieved a landmark FDA De Novo classification for its PainChek Adult App, positioning it as the first regulated medical device for pain assessment in the US aged care sector and opening a $100 million annual market opportunity.

Swift Networks Group has completed an oversubscribed $1.6 million placement to fund the rollout of its Swift TV platform, with strong backing from insiders and major shareholders.

Regis Healthcare reveals a funding update amid government changes, projecting modest EBITDA growth despite a funding gap and rising wage costs.

Swift Networks secures a landmark Master Services Agreement with Opal HealthCare to deploy its innovative Swift TV platform across multiple aged care communities, marking a significant step in aged care technology integration.

PainChek’s UK pilot reveals significant clinical improvements and economic benefits, positioning the digital pain assessment app for broader adoption in Scotland and beyond.

Regis Healthcare acknowledges the Australian Government’s recent announcement to increase aged care funding through higher AN-ACC prices and hotelling supplements, aimed at supporting wage rises for care workers. The company is currently assessing the financial implications of these changes.

Oceania Healthcare has unveiled a comprehensive strategy focused on sales performance, operational excellence, and capital management to strengthen its aged care and retirement living portfolio. The company aims to reduce debt, enhance resident choice, and expand services while maintaining strong occupancy and shareholder returns.

InteliCare Holdings has raised $2 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate its AI-driven aged care platform and terminated a convertible note facility to streamline its capital base.

Excite Technology Services has renewed a $2.14 million contract with Keyton Retirement Living to provide managed cyber security and IT services over two years, reinforcing a strong partnership in a critical sector.

Tissue Repair Ltd reported a 27.3% revenue increase to $3.22 million for FY25, driven by new distribution deals and regulatory progress, while continuing to invest heavily in clinical trials and manufacturing scale-up, resulting in a $4.24 million loss.