Leading Australian aged care provider, Tall Trees Group, has appointed industry innovator Gae Munsie as its dedicated director of care across all of their neighbourhoods.

Tall Trees recently undertook the management of three new facilities in Caboolture, Redland Bay and Banora Point, bringing the company’s total number of locations to five.

Ms Munsie has over 35 years of experience in senior management roles at both Gold Coast Hospital and Allamanda Private Hospital, starting out as an operating theatre manager but then branching out into a variety of executive roles.

Before commencing at Tall Trees Ms Munsie spent 12 years as the manager of various aged care facilities, during which time she introduced models of care that were recognised by the industry as best practice.

Ms Munsie says the appointment is a great opportunity to use her experience already gained within the industry to effectively coordinate programs of the highest quality care across the Tall Trees neighbourhoods.

“My role sees that carers at all five neighbourhoods are maintaining the Tall Trees standard of care, which is a more personal, flexible, and dignified approach,” Ms Munsie says.

“I believe our seniors deserve the absolute best when it comes to aged care, and should be able to live in acomfortable environment that allows them to live their lives the way they would like to.

“Working with Tall Trees allows me to build on my passion with a company that is truly changing the face of aged care in Australia.”

Tall Trees have revamped several aspects of their business with the launch of the additional locations, including a range of new services, new executive members, and a new weekly pricing structure.

The company’s new weekly pricing scheme that starts at approximately 30 per cent of the weekly pension, and includes a care package, all grounds keeping, property maintenance, breakfasts, reduced cost lunches and dinners, and a concierge service.

MsMunsie’s position will see her managing care at Tall Trees’ five locations, as well as developing new aspects for Tall Trees’ service offering.

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The National Workplace Development Fund will provide $558 million over the next four years to priority industries for training, with aged care as one of the two biggest priorities.

The funding will assist in the first year of operation and for courses in a wide range of disciplines that support the operations of aged care providers.

Tall Trees is pleased to see aged care being recognised as a priority for funding, as staff in the industry have a major impact on the lives of many Australians.

As an aged care provider for neighbourhoods in Queensland and Northern New South Wales, we are happy to see additional funding to assist in the training required to enhance the qualifications and skills of aged care professionals.

Aged care in Australia is an important industry, and it relies on a greater degree of funding so that some of the major needs in the sector can effectively be addressed.

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