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UTS Ageing Research Collaborative

Is bigger better? Economies of scale in residential aged care

In Australia, aged care is not only vital but comes at a high cost. With increasing financial viability concerns, this research explores the extent to which larger aged-care providers achieve cost efficiencies in delivering residential aged-care services.

The corporatisation of Australian residential aged care

How are the profit-making motives of multi-site, corporatised aged care providers impacting the quality of care delivered to some of Australia’s most vulnerable? This research delves into resident complaints and hospitalisations to uncover the detrimental impact of corporatisation on our aging community.