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Aged Care and Home Care Lawyers

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Australia’s population is ageing. As a result, the aged care, home care, elder care and retirement home sectors are even more vital to our economy. To ensure they succeed, we partner with our clients to help them navigate the rapidly changing regulatory environment and capitalise on developing opportunities.

If you run an aged care, home care or retirement home, we can assist you with all of your legal needs, including:

  • structuring your business;
  • drafting and reviewing contracts, including resident agreements;
  • reviewing government funding agreements;
  • reviewing leases for aged care facilities;
  • assisting with migration strategy, employer sponsorship and labour agreements;
  • buying or selling aged care businesses.
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How we can help
your Aged Care and Home Care Business

  • Business Setup and Structuring

    Starting an aged care, home care, or retirement business involves multiple complexities. Our legal team will guide you through the setup process, ensuring you have the optimal structure. We also have experience with trust structures and establishing not-for-profit organisations, ensuring a solid foundation for your new business in the aged care sector. If your retirement village is yet to be constructed, our construction team can assist with drafting and reviewing construction contracts and resolve any construction disputes.

  • Employment and Safety

    With the unique challenges of providing in-home services and managing volunteers and independent contractors, you need expert legal assistance. We offer employment and WHS law expertise tailored to the care industry, ensuring your practices uphold safety and fairness. Members can upgrade to our Employment and Work, Health & Safety Advisory services, providing ongoing risk management and employee training to help you demonstrate compliance with occupational health and safety.

  • Contractual Agreements

    Ensuring your contracts protect your business is crucial for reducing risk and the smooth operation of your organisation. We specialise in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, customer contracts, and other third-party agreements to ensure they benefit your business and protect your services and packages.

     

  • Regulatory Advice

    The Aged Care Act and relevant industry standards set stringent guidelines for aged care provider. Our experts provide high-level regulatory advice, ensuring that your business remains compliant with these standards and anticipates any legal challenges.

     

  • Privacy and Data

    Handling the personal data of aged care recipients carries a heavy responsibility. Our team can advise on best practices regarding privacy and data management, from collection to storage, ensuring your operations maintain the trust of your clients and comply with strict legal standards.

     

  • Regulatory Compliance

    Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, fundraising, and advertising in the care sector requires a keen understanding of ACCC regulations and state/territory fair trading guidelines. We provide comprehensive advice, ensuring your promotional materials and campaigns align with the highest compliance standards.

     

Why choose LegalVision?

LegalVision offers quicker, more accessible and more affordable legal services than traditional law firms.
Here's what you can expect when working with us:

Exceptional Client Service

Experience trusted, award-winning service support

You'll experience exceptional client service, personalised support, and timely responses, ensuring a seamless and positive experience tailored to your business' specific needs.

Rapid Turnaround Times

Obtain expert legal help within hours, not weeks

As a busy decision-maker, we understand timing is crucial for your business. Our online portal makes it easy to quickly request legal help and receive legal advice from our lawyers.

Experienced Lawyers

Receive top-tier legal advice

You'll work with lawyers who are specialists in your industry. Our legal team brings extensive experience working at leading law firms in Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and worldwide.

Affordable Legal Support

Ensure cost certainty and transparency

We offer a range of pricing options to suit your needs to ensure full transparency and control over legal costs. No more expensive hourly rates and surprising legal bills at the end of the month.

We believe in exceptional client service.

If you are a new client and aren’t satisfied with your LV Pro membership in the first 30 days, you can cancel your membership — no questions asked (less any disbursements paid on your behalf).

What our clients say about us

We’re an award-winning law firm

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    2025 Future of Legal Services Innovation Finalist - Legal Innovation Awards

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    2025 Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer

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    2024 Law Company of the Year Finalist - The Lawyer Awards

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    2024 Law Firm of the Year Finalist - Modern Law Private Client Awards

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    2022 Law Firm of the Year - Australasian Law Awards