# Aged care service and staffing developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aged-care-service-and-staffing-developments > Updated: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Aged care providers and community organizations are expanding service capabilities and staffing through various recruitment and infrastructure initiatives in Canada and Australia. In Canada, AgeCare Ltd. in Edmonton, Alberta, has announced openings for a part-time Health Care Aide to assist with resident care, including hygiene and mobility. Simultaneously, in Australia, the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) is recruiting a full-time Care at Home Hub Manager to oversee operations across South West Sydney and the Australian Capital Territory. Further developments in Australia show a focus on regional stability and community-led models. In Mareeba, the Mareeba Shire Council approved a development to convert a residential property into permanent office space for the federally funded organization RADCARE. In central Victoria, the Wedderburn Lions Club is proposing a community-owned, 30-bed supported residential service to allow older residents to remain in their local area, though the project must still navigate regulatory and legislative hurdles. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Regional aged care services expand in Australia Aged care services are expanding in regional Australia, with RADCARE securing permanent offices in Mareeba and the Wedderburn Lions Club proposing a sustainable, community-owned residential model in Victoria. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-aged-care-services-expand-in-australia ### 2026-08-12: Aged care providers announce new healthcare roles in Canada and Australia Aged care providers AgeCare Ltd. in Canada and RFBI in Australia are recruiting for healthcare roles, including a Health Care Aide in Edmonton and a Hub Manager for South West Sydney and the ACT. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aged-care-providers-announce-new-healthcare-roles-in-canada-and-australia --- Cite as: Aged care service and staffing developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aged-care-service-and-staffing-developments