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Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Food safety

AlayaCare & Simple Foods partner to enhance aged care meals

AlayaCare has teamed up with Simple Foods to enhance its Residential Platform, enabling aged care providers to meet new dietary standards and improve resident meals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Cybersecurity

Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening

Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Human Capital Management

Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss

Humanforce has partnered with Southern Cross Care Queensland to improve employee retention, reducing staff turnover by over 50% with innovative workforce management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Data Analytics

AlayaCare launches AI-powered Client Intelligence Suite

AlayaCare launches its Client Intelligence Suite in Australia, leveraging AI to predict risks in home care, enhancing service delivery amid sector changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Kalyra enhances care with Boomi's platform integration

Kalyra has adopted Boomi's Enterprise Platform to streamline aged care services, enhancing client experiences and workforce efficiency across its 130-year history.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge

Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Customer Experience

8Squad paper reveals tech solutions for service backlogs

A White Paper by 8Squad proposes tech solutions to tackle service backlogs in government, enhancing efficiency for vulnerable Australians.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

mecwacare partners with Cognizant for digital transformation

mecwacare teams up with Cognizant for a major digital transformation to modernise aged care operations and enhance service delivery across Victoria.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024

Fleet Management

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

EduTech

Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach

Atturra completes acquisition of Exent for up to AUD $8 million, enhancing its advisory and consulting capabilities and expanding its national reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Network Infrastructure

Optus technology enhances rural healthcare with 50% fewer complaints

Complaints about poor coverage in rural Australia have halved since Catholic Healthcare switched to the Optus network, highlighting technology's role in health and aged care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Cynthia Hanley joins Anglicare Southern Queensland as CFO

Anglicare Southern Queensland has named Cynthia Hanley as its new CFO. Hanley, with over 20 years' experience, aims to bolster sustainability and modern practices at the not-for-profit organisation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Human Capital Management

Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers

New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024

Aged care

LG Electronics Australia partners with Care Messenger to transform elderly care

LG Electronics Australia targets the aged care industry with a new partnership with Care Messenger, aiming to enhance communication for Australia's booming elderly population.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Risk & Compliance

Australia's aged care sector goes real-time with systems

Australia's aged care sector employs real-time location systems and location-based services to meet care minute regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

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Risk & Compliance

Wavelink partners with Acredia to enhance aged care solutions

Wavelink partners with Acredia to expand aged care solutions, offering innovative software that enhances resident care with seamless and efficient operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024