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New South Wales 

Registered Office

Level 9, 227 Elizabeth Street 

Sydney NSW 2000

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Camberwell VIC 3124

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ANNUAL REPORT

2020-21

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Chairman and CEO’s Message 

Sector Trends 

Key Highlights 

Our Executive Team 

Our Approach to Measuring Progress and Impact 

Our Strategy 

Our Approach to Sustainability 

Progress Snapshot 

Tax Transparency Report 

Corporate Governance Statement  

Our Board 

Annual Financial Report 

Additional Information 

Directory of Estia Health Homes 

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Thank you to all the residents and employees who feature in this report.

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Chairman and CEO message

Chairman and CEO’s Message

This has been a challenging year for Estia Health, with the publishing of the Final 
Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and the ongoing 
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 has affected all in the community and we are pleased to report that the 
Company’s leadership, balance sheet strength, strong culture and focus on clinical 
governance and quality enabled Estia Health to meet the many challenges we have 
faced.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the 
residential aged care sector, especially in Victoria. 
Outbreaks in 11 of our Victorian homes resulted in many 
of our residents and employees contracting the virus 
and very sadly 36 residents passed away with COVID-19. 

We have built on the preparations undertaken at 
the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020, with 
a focus on frequent communication with residents 
and employees, strengthening of education to upskill 
our people in infection prevention and control and 
drawing on expert partners when required.

Good governance and providing the resources required 
to meet the exceptional circumstances have been 
important in meeting the challenges presented by the 
pandemic. A COVID-19 Board Sub-committee met 
regularly throughout the period to provide oversight 
of the actions needed to manage our response. 

In the year $24.3 million of direct incremental costs 
associated with the pandemic were committed across 
our workforce, infection prevention and control (IPC), 
personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning, 
waste disposal and employees and family welfare and 
support. $20.1 million of these incremental costs were 
incurred in the first half year with $4.2 million incurred 
in the second half year. 

Although our workforce and operations were 
significantly challenged during the year, the depth and 
skills of our leadership team enabled the Company to 
manage the emergency in Victoria while maintaining 
close to normal operations in other states. This was 

also made possible by the more than 7,500 strong 
Estia Health team, who delivered compassionate and 
high-quality care to residents and support for their 
families in sometimes very difficult circumstances.  

Despite these events, Estia Health returned to profit 
this year and reinstated the payment of a dividend. 
Directors declared a fully franked final and total 
dividend of 2.3 cents a share for the year. The class 
action was settled without admission of liability.

Performance for the year to June 2021

Our net profit after tax was $6.0 million (FY20: $116.9 
million loss) on 4.4 per cent higher revenue of $665.4 
million and after $12.4 million in class action settlement 
costs. Revenue was supported by grants of $21.4 
million provided to cover the COVID-19 costs during 
the pandemic and temporary government funding. 

Average occupancy for mature homes across the whole 
Estia Health portfolio was 91.2 per cent, with occupancy 
for mature homes in Victoria averaging 85.9% and 
outside of Victoria averaging 94.0% over the year.

We achieved net Refundable Accommodation 
Deposit (RAD) inflows of $30.6 million, including 
$5.9 million from our new home in Blakehurst which 
opened in February 2021, bringing RAD balances to 
$863.9 million at 30 June 2021. 

Estia Health is in a strong financial position with net 
bank debt of $81.1 million at year end and total debt 
facilities of $330.0 million with a maturity date of 

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Chairman

Ian Thorley 
Chief Executive Officer

15 November 2022 and $210.9 million undrawn at 
30 June 2021.

improve asset quality. Subject to appropriate funding, 
ACAR reform provides conditions that could see a 
restructuring of the sector.

Royal Commission and reform

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and 
Safety (the Royal Commission) handed down its Final 
Report in February 2021, containing 148 recommendations. 
The complex nature of the challenges facing the sector 
was demonstrated by the breadth of the Final Report. 
The Australian Government accepted 126 of these 
recommendations and has commenced the design and 
consultation process. The 2021 Federal Budget 
included a headline $17.7 billion funding increase over 
four years for the sector.

While we are broadly supportive of the Government’s 
response to the Royal Commission, further detail is 
required to fully assess the financial and operational 
impact that this will have on the sector and individual 
providers. It is also important that the pricing and 
funding arrangements announced in the Budget 
structurally address the margin compression that 
has been a feature of the aged care sector, so as 
to enable efficient providers of quality aged care 
services to meet community expectations while 
achieving an adequate rate of return.

At this stage many of the reform changes are subject 
to design and consultation with the sector. There 
are considerable new regulatory, governance and 
prudential requirements but we do not expect these 
will have a significant additional burden on Estia 
Health given the reporting and governance standards 
required of an ASX listed company. 

The most significant impact of the Government 
response to date is the move to more competitive 
markets with the abolition of the Aged Care 
Approvals Round (ACAR) licensing system and 
with that, the current restrictions on supply. The 
publication of performance standards will also 
enhance consumer choice and ultimately improve 
care standards, increase the range of services and 

Growth

In the year we continued our prudent approach to 
growth, investing $49.0 million, increasing capacity 
with the opening of one new home, closing our small 
Keilor Downs home in Victoria and continuing the 
refurbishment program. 

Our new Blakehurst home opened in February 
2021, replacing the original 42-place home which 
was demolished in 2018. Following a $41.2 million 
project capital investment, this home has seen strong 
occupancy growth in the short period since opening. 
This home also includes our first Wellness Centre and 
provides reablement services to residents and the 
broader community. 

We will be commencing construction of two new 
homes at Aberglasslyn and St Ives, both in New South 
Wales in FY22. This is consistent with our approach 
of continually improving our portfolio, retiring smaller, 
older homes and bringing on new homes to meet the 
future needs and expectations of the community. The 
homes we have commissioned in the last three years 
have performed strongly.

Sustainability

Our sustainability initiatives are value-creating 
and intrinsic to the achievement of our business 
objectives. We recognise that the long-term viability 
and profitability of our organisation depends on the 
wellbeing of our people, supporting and integrating 
within our local communities and the continued 
health of the natural environments we rely upon. 

Materiality assessments have validated our 
prioritisation of social and governance matters, 
particularly resident care and human capital as being 
the highest risks for the company. 

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Our carbon reduction investment which commenced 
three years ago has resulted in energy efficient 
projects being introduced into 94 per cent of 
homes. Our plastic reduction program that resulted 
in the removal of 240,000 plastic items last year 
will continue in FY22 with the removal of single use 
plastic eating and drinking items. This should see a 
further nine tonnes of waste diverted from land fill. 
The microfibre cleaning system currently being rolled 
out supports the efficient use of water, improved 
infection prevention and control outcomes and 
reduced manual handling incidents.

Clinical governance

The changing regulatory environment has required 
investment in additional resources and systems. This 
included the implementation of the Serious Incident 
Response Scheme (SIRS) in FY21, the review of 
psychotropic drug management and use of restraints 
- all adopted in line with recommendations of the 
Royal Commission and now being implemented.  

The COVID-19 response has seen the appointment of 
infection prevention and control roles into all homes 
and the development of a partnership with HICMR, 
a national infection control group who undertakes 
education and independent auditing of our infection 
control practices. 

Our clinical governance program is also 
independently chaired to ensure a high level of review 
over our clinical outcomes and performance.

During the year 95 accreditation visits were made 
to 60 homes. All homes have remained fully 
accredited during the period, although 10 homes 
received a report of unmet outcomes during FY21. 
Of the expected outcomes examined in these visits, 
we achieved 96.5 per cent of outcomes fully met 
and continually examine how we can fully meet 
requirements on all occasions. 

In FY22 we intend to implement electronic medication 
management and prescribing systems, and this will 
further support our quality use of medicines and 
provide information to analyse the use of drugs and 
monitor prescribing practices. 

People at the heart of Estia Health

The ageing of the Australian population over the next 
20 years will provide support for growth in residential 
aged care. The 85 years and over cohort which will 
double in the next 20 years to 1 million people by 
2040 will create ongoing demand for residential 
services. 

Being a people organisation, our ongoing success will 
continue to rely upon our more than 7,500 employees 
and the work that they do every day to meet our 
core purpose to ‘enrich and celebrate life together’. 
We have a number of multi-year workforce initiatives 

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to ensure Estia can compete for talent, including 
opportunities for career development through 
programs provided by EstiaAcademy which has been 
significantly enhanced to grow our own management 
ready leaders. Our e-learning capabilities have seen 
significant development over the past 12 months 
in response to the pandemic. We have provided 
extensive opportunities for practical work experience 
to introduce students to the careers available in the 
aged care sector. Our diversity and gender equality 
programs have seen the reduction in gender pay gaps 
and this is an ongoing and important area of focus.

With central services employees working from home 
for extended periods and extra demands required 
of our home-based employees, we launched a 
new wellbeing program EstiaWell, to support our 
employees mental health and overall wellbeing. 

Estia believes that the vaccination of our employees is 
the first line of defence to meet the ongoing challenges 
presented by COVID-19. We have supported our team 
members by conducting an in-reach employee 
vaccination program throughout all our homes, together 
with education-led communication initiatives. Estia 
believes this was the most effective way of supporting 
our people to overcome misinformation and hesitancy 
about the vaccines and to ensure we meet the 
Government’s requirement of 100% aged care 
workforce receiving at least their first vaccination dose 
by 17 September 2021.

On behalf of the Estia Health Executive Team and 
Board we would like to thank our employees for 
their extraordinary effort and dedication during an 
incredibly challenging year. 

We also wish to acknowledge and sincerely thank our 
residents and their families for their understanding. 
This has been a very difficult time for them all – we 
thank you for your support as we navigate this 
pandemic together.

We also thank our shareholders for their continued 
support.

We look forward to continuing to play a critical role in 
delivering safe, high-quality and sustainable aged care 
services for all Australians.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM 
Chairman

Ian Thorley 
Chief Executive Officer

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Sector Trends

1.  Residential aged care – an essential 

2.  Impact of the Royal Commission 

service

The aged care sector accounts for 1.2% of Australia’s 
GDP, provides services to more than 1.3 million older 
Australians and employs more than 366,000 people1.

The structural ageing of the Australian population 
over the next 20 years will support underlying growth 
in aged care services. The 85 years and over cohort 
will increase from just under 500,000 people in 2020 
to just over a million people by 2040. 

As people live longer, with more complex and chronic 
conditions, they require a higher acuity of care that 
prevents them from living independently at home. 
Residential aged care is needs-based and enables 
complex high-quality care to be efficiently delivered by an 
array of nurses, carers and other healthcare professionals. 
This complements the broader healthcare sector and 
supports those that can no longer care for their family 
or loved one with the available home care services.

Estia Health’s response:

•	 Our Workforce Strategy is focused on culture, 
career progression and a compelling value 
proposition for our people, to ensure we attract 
and retain dedicated healthcare workers in a 
competitive market

•	 Differentiated services and products competitively 

priced and relevant to the needs of each local 
community

•	 Strong local professional health and education 

partnerships to support the diverse and changing needs 
of older people and develop the required workforce 
through upskilling and practical clinical education

•	 Strong clinical governance and investment in training 

to support more complex needs for the aged

The Final Report2 into the Royal Commission 
into Aged Care Quality and Safety (the Royal 
Commission) was published in February 2021. 148 
recommendations were made to significantly reform 
the aged care sector and the government responded 
in the 2021–22 Federal Budget with a proposed $17.7 
billion increase in funding over the next four years3.

126 of the recommendations were broadly accepted 
by the government and are likely to lead to greater 
costs, compliance and administrative requirements. 
Reforms are grouped into five key areas: governance 
and prudential regulation, quality and safety, 
workforce, funding and financing, transparency and 
competitive markets.

With the introduction of greater transparency for 
consumers and with the removal of restrictive supply 
practices associated with ACAR, success in the sector 
will depend on a provider’s ability to compete and 
provide better quality service and value for money. 

Estia Health’s scale and capability as well as a strong 
balance sheet, delivers a competitive advantage and 
enables us to work towards achieving our vision to 
provide ‘trusted aged care that is accessible to all’. 

Estia Health’s competitive advantage includes:

•	 A diversified portfolio

•	 Delivering occupancy ahead of market averages 

and peers

•	 Strong balance sheet

•	 Leadership depth and capability

1  https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/ninth-report-on-
the-funding-and-financing-of-the-aged-care-industry-july-2021

2 https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/final-report

3 https://budget.gov.au/index.htm

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4. Workforce trends 

Recognising the importance of customer experience, 
the government introduced eight Aged Care Quality 
Standards in 2019, with Standard One focused on the 
fundamentals of resident dignity and choice. The aim 
was to ensure residential aged care providers help 
customers make informed choices, understand their 
options and be as independent as possible to live the 
life they want. 

Research4 we conducted in FY20 and FY21 
demonstrates customers have increasingly higher 
expectations of quality services and are focused on 
reablement, maintaining function and enjoyment of 
life. The government’s proposed star rating system 
will provide transparency for consumers, empowering 
them to make informed choices on services, clinical 
care and price. 

Residential aged care providers will have greater 
opportunity to offer differentiated services and 
products that are competitively priced and relevant to 
the needs and expectations of the local community.

Estia Health’s response: 

•	 Continuous culture of improvement with a person-

centred care model

•	 Continued evolution of organisational culture, 

values, principles and behaviours, centred around 
the resident

•	 Regular surveying, measuring satisfaction of overall 

customer experience

•	 Highly developed sales and marketing expertise 

with strong links to local communities

4   Customer Research conducted for Estia Health, Instinct and Reason 

2019 and 2020

In 2018, The Aged Care Workforce Taskforce released 
A Matter of Care – Australia’s Aged Care Workforce 
Strategy5 setting out 14 actions for the aged care 
sector to grow and sustain their workforce to ensure 
they can provide services to meet care needs, now 
and into the future. The government supported 
the Strategy with $2.6 million included in the 2019-
20 Federal Budget6 to establish the Aged Care 
Workforce Industry Council (Workforce Industry 
Council) and implement the Strategy. In the 2020-
21 Federal Budget7, a further $10.3 million was 
committed to support the Workforce Industry Council 
reforms.

The pausing of skilled migration and the growth in 
demands of the broader healthcare sector means the 
competition for talent is intensifying and workforce is 
now the sector’s greatest challenge. The further focus 
on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) 
and the additional 80,000 home care packages over 
the next two years will also contribute to workforce 
challenges for the aged care sector.

Our Workforce Strategy includes: 

•	 Continued employee engagement and growth of 

our organisation’s culture, including development of 
a strong employee value proposition

•	 EstiaAcademy, to provide learning and development 

opportunities for all employees and promote a 
culture of continuous learning

•	 Maintenance of a limited casual workforce (7.5%) 

with a focus on retaining long-term, skilled 
employees

•	 EstiaWell, focussing on the safety and particularly 

the psychological wellbeing of employees

5  https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/a-matter-of-care-

australias-aged-care-workforce-strategy

6 https://archive.budget.gov.au/2019-20/

7 https://budget.gov.au/index.htm

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Key Highlights

Financial performance 

OpErATIOnAl plACES

AvErAGE OCCupAnCy¹

OpErATIOnAl rEvEnuE²

6,182

6,102

6,289

93.6%

93.2%

$586.0m

$593.5m

$604.0m

91.2%

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY19

FY20

FY21

prOfIT AfTEr TAx  
Before Class Action and 
Impairment Expense

$41.6m

EArnInGS pEr SHArE

DIvIDEnDS pEr SHArE

15.8¢

15.8¢

2.3¢

$25.2m

$16.0m

(44.8¢)

5.4¢

2.3¢

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY19

FY20

FY21

Health and safety

Employees

Gender diversity

lTIfr3

FY21 

11.9

FY20 

4.9

FY19 

7.6

EMplOyEE TurnOvEr

BOArD AnD ExECuTIvE  
pOSITIOn COMpOSITIOn

22.6%

Sector average 29%4

53% Male

1 Mature homes only
2 Excludes AASB 16 imputed DAP
3 Lost Time To Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) 12 month rolling average
4 Table 2.9 page 23 - https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/09/2020-aged-care-workforce-census.pdf

47% Female

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69 operational homes

6,224 places5,6

5,176 (91%) single rooms

90 average places per home

62 freehold sites

Over 7,500 employees

Care delivered to 
more than 8,000 older 
Australians annually

QLD
8 homes
851 places

NSW
18 homes
1,975 places

VIC
26 homes
2,047 places

SA
17 homes
1,351 places

Compliance

Sustainability

97%

97% expected 
ACQSC outcomes 
fully met

20%

20% electricity 
generated from 
Estia Health 
renewable energy 
initiatives

Professional development

Consumer Experience Report (CER)

EMplOyEES TrAInED ACrOSS MulTIplE  
prOfESSIOnAl DEvElOpMEnT prOGrAMS

8,242 CEr SurvEyS COnDuCTED 

FY21 

FY20 

2,825

FY19 

4,959

14,884

TrAInInG DElIvErED (HOurS)

FY21 

11,859

 7,989 hours for IPC leads 
  3,870 remaining IPC and PPE related training 

for all other employees

93.7%

Average 93.7% 
satisfaction rating 
across the network7 

5  Total operational places at 20 August 2021
6  As at 24 August 2021, 56 homes with 5,256 beds qualify for the 
significant refurbishment higher accommodation supplement

7  Satisfaction defined as percentage of responses that report 

experience as “most of the time” or “always”

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Our Executive Team

With extensive experience from residential aged care, healthcare and other industries, 
our Executive team strives to ensure we consistently provide high-quality residential 
care to everyone who chooses to be part of the Estia Health family. As a team, they 
are responsible for setting and leading our Corporate and Sustainability Strategy 
and working to ensure Estia Health is Australia’s most trusted residential aged care 
provider, providing access to residential aged care to all who need it.

Ian Thorley
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Ian has over 30 years’ health and aged care experience 
in both Australia and overseas. Appointed as Chief 
Executive Officer in October 2018, Ian was previously 
Estia Health’s Chief Operating Officer from October 2016.

Ian’s executive experience in Australia and 
internationally includes CEO and COO roles in aged 
care, hospitals and diagnostic services. Ian has been 
at the forefront of major developments that have 
shaped Australia’s healthcare sector, including the 
privatisation of public hospitals, new reimbursement 
and funding models and a broad range of public/
private sector service models.

Ian has held the position of Non-executive Director in 
private equity owned and ASX listed companies and 
has consulted to aged care operators, private hospital 
groups, health insurers, health logistics and specialist 
health recruitment businesses throughout Australia.

Sean Bilton
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive 
Officer

Appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy 
Chief Executive Officer in October 2018, Sean brings 
a breadth of experience from more than a decade as 
a senior executive in the aged care sector across a 
diverse range of roles.

Sean is responsible for leading Estia Health’s operations 
teams, initiating improvements to ensure the highest level 
of care is delivered to the 8,000 residents in our homes 
annually. Sean ensures that every one of our 69 homes 
engage with their local communities and works closely 
with teams on the ground, supporting and empowering 
them to deliver exceptional and compassionate care to 
all residents throughout their journey in aged care.

Steve lemlin
Chief Financial Officer

Steve holds 30 years’ experience in senior financial and 
operational leadership roles across a range of professional 
services businesses in Europe and Australasia.

Joining in February 2017 as Chief Financial Officer, 
Steve is responsible for corporate finance and investor 

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relations and also leads the broader finance team in 
supporting our homes to deliver the best experience 
for our residents through accurate and timely 
management information.

lisa Keogh
Chief People Officer

Lisa joined in September 2020, bringing with her more 
than 20 years’ experience in leading People and Culture 
teams both in Australia and overseas.

As Chief People Officer, Lisa leads a dedicated team, 
working to attract and develop the best available 
talent in the sector, maintaining a safe workplace and 
a motivated workforce capable of delivering excellent 
care and service for our residents and their families.

leanne laidler 
Chief Quality and Risk Officer

Appointed in May 2019 as the Chief Quality and Risk 
Officer, Leanne is a senior healthcare executive with 
over 40 years’ experience in the hospital sector in 
Australia and overseas. 

Leanne is responsible for leading delivery of high-
quality care to our residents in safe and supportive 
environments. This involves the development and 
implementation of a person-centred care framework 
that combines quality and risk management strategies. 
Leanne’s role is focused on embedding a continuous 
improvement culture, using quality indicator 
measurement and a risk management framework 
that enables transparent incident reporting, data 
analysis, trending and benchmarking with validation 
of compliance via audit.

Damian Hiser
Chief Customer Officer

Damian is a senior healthcare executive, with over 
30 years’ experience in the private healthcare sector 
in Australia and overseas and the last 10 years in 
aged care in Australia. Appointed to the role of 
Chief Customer Officer in October 2017, Damian is 
responsible for programs that improve the experience 
for residents and their families as they navigate the 
difficult and emotional journey into aged care, to help 
make the transition as easy as possible.

Chairman and CEO messageSector TrendsKey HighlightsExecutive TeamOur ApproachOur StrategySustainabilityProgress SnapshotClockwise from left: Sean Bilton, Damian Hiser, Lisa Keogh, Mark Brandon OAM, Fiona Caldwell, Rita Sheridan, 
Steve Lemlin, Leanne Laidler and Ian Thorley.

He leads a team in the areas of hospitality and 
lifestyle, marketing and communications and client 
services in building Estia Health’s brand as one of the 
most respected and preferred aged care providers in 
the local communities in which it operates.

fiona Caldwell
Chief Information Officer

With over 25 years’ experience in various IT strategic 
and operational leadership capacities, Fiona brings 
a wealth of practised knowledge and a sound 
background in managing IT solutions and projects.

Appointed to the role of Chief Information Officer in 
October 2017, Fiona leads Estia Health’s IT team in the 
delivery of modern and innovative technologies and 
services and seeks to advance the level of assistance 
and amenities available at Estia Health.

Mark Brandon, OAM
Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer

With 40 years’ experience in the health and aged care 
sectors, Mark is an internationally recognised leader 
on strategy, quality, accreditation and government 
relations.

As Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer, Mark’s remit 
includes key stakeholder relationship management 
and oversight of regulatory compliance. 

rita Sheridan
Chief Development and Property Officer

Rita’s career spans capital development in the 
aged care and accommodation sectors, residential 
construction and commercial interior design. 
Appointed to the role in March 2018, Rita leads capital 
development and property maintenance programs.

Rita has a significant record of successful completion 
of major capital developments in both aged care and 
retirement living, bringing together strategic market 
insight and functional service details that support the 
key requirements of the business.

Full biographies available at www.estiahealth.com.
au/who-is-estia-health/our-executive-team

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Our Approach to Measuring 
Progress and Impact

Through our network of 69 homes, Estia Health 
cares for over 8,000 older Australians each year. This 
comes at an important time in people’s lives, when 
they cannot live independently, requiring a level 
of support beyond what can be provided by their 
families, loved ones or home care services. 

Our singular focus is to put resident care at the centre 
of all our actions. This is made possible through 
the dedication of our more than 7,500 employees 
and healthcare partners working with residents and 
families to deliver on our purpose, ‘to enrich and 
celebrate life together’. 

Underpinning our purpose and vision is a culture of a 
‘family where everyone belongs’, expressed through 
everyday actions by our team in their varied and 
valued roles.

Our Corporate Strategy is expressed in five strategic 
pillars: Care, Customer, People, Community and 
Growth, underpinned by a Sustainability Strategy that 
is value-creating and intrinsic to the achievement of 
those pillars.

Setting the scene

In FY20 we introduced our vision, purpose, strategic 
priorities and sustainability goals. This year, our 
approach to reporting includes addressing key trends 
influencing the aged care sector and the impact on 
Estia Health including our residents, their families 
and our people, and the communities in which we 
operate. We will demonstrate the importance of 
residential aged care as an essential social support 
for Australians and our role in the provision of those 
services. 

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic over the 
past 18 months have had a significant impact on the 
Australian economy and particularly the healthcare 
system. We have met those challenges and have 
emerged as a more agile and adaptive organisation, 
continually evolving with changing community needs 
and the regulatory environment. 

In FY21 we report on our progress in working to 
achieving our strategic pillar goals and priorities and 
present progress against other relevant indicators. 
A summary of these can be found on page 56.

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Pillars of value

Business capabilities
(Organisational structure, Roles & Responsibilities,  
Standard Operating Model, Business Processes & Systems)

Risk and governance
(Quality Standards, Compliance Requirements, Ethics, Risk Appetite)

Culture

How – The Estia Health brand, 
values/behaviours that wraps 
around everything

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Our Strategy

Our Strategy – 
Care

Goal:  To be considered as the number one quality provider of residential aged 

care services in Australia.

Success factors - 2024 target 

2021 progress

95 assessment visits conducted in FY21 across 60 
homes. Ten homes received unmet outcomes during 
FY21, four are still being resolved within the agreed 
timeframes (as at 20 August 2021). Of the expected 
outcomes examined in these visits, we achieved a 
97% of fully met outcomes and continually focus 
on how we can fully meet requirements on all 
occasions. (FY20 result: 42 assessment conducted 
across 31 homes. Nine assessed as non-compliant, 
four of which were resolved during FY20)

Opportunities for continued collaboration to 
support resident care, included trialling new 
government services including Wellbeing SA’s My 
Home Hospital, a service that brings hospital-level 
care to people in their homes and residential aged 
care homes

External complaints to ACQSC improved to be 
28% below industry benchmark for most recently 
published period January – March 2021 

(FY20 result: January – March 2020 4.8% above 
industry benchmark)

Work continued in streamlining our procedures, 
guidelines and forms to provide clearer guidance 
to our teams and reduce the time required to 
complete and review paperwork. COVID-19 required 
both new and amended procedures, guidelines and 
forms to be developed, with a significant number of 
documents being streamlined, updated or removed.

100% met outcomes from the Aged Care Quality 
and Safety Commission assessment visits

Government recognition of our support and 
partnerships with Primary Health Networks (PHNs)

Reduce complaints by 50% year on year to 
the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 
(ACQSC)

Reduce procedures, guidelines and forms by at 
least 50% to streamline clinical care processes

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100% homes fully accredited*

External benchmarking of 
National Quality Indicators 
undertaken to support 
continuous improvement

Registered nurses employed 
24/7 in all homes^

100% of homes completed 
COVID-19 outbreak simulations

COVID-19 resident vaccination 
program to ensure all residents 
had access to the vaccine

*  As assessed by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 

(ACQSC)

^  Meets the standard recommended by the Aged Care Royal 

Commission ahead of required date 1 July 2022

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Our Strategy – Care (Continued)

Keeping people safe 

COVID-19 continues to have a notable impact on our 
homes. The knowledge we have gained of the virus 
over the past 18 months has enabled us to adapt 
to the changing community transmission rates and 
put in place new systems and resources to ensure 
residents are safe and receiving high-quality care 
under significantly changed circumstances. 

To protect our residents and employees our approach 
included: 

•	 Expert partnerships: we partnered with HICMR, a 
national IPC company, to independently audit IPC 
practices across our homes to identify opportunities 
to continually improve and meet the highest 
standards as we learnt more about COVID-19. These 
audits will continue during FY22 as the pandemic 
continues to evolve. 

•	 Training: as part of our mandatory training 

program, all our home-based employees completed 
enhanced IPC training. To oversee IPC practices at 
each home, we trained specialised ‘IPC Champions’ 
(Enrolled and Registered Nurses) in recognising 
COVID-19 symptoms, outbreak management, the 
principles of IPC as well as employee wellbeing. 
This IPC Champion role and training was introduced 
ahead of the Commonwealth Government’s 
program that mandated IPC Leads in every 
residential aged care home. That requirement has 
seen the introduction of these roles, with each 
individual needing to complete 100 hours of online 
education. 

The important role of residential 
aged care 

Residential aged care supports older Australians 
whose complex care needs impede their ability to 
live independently. Of the 8,000 residents we care 
for annually, 85%1 have a diagnosis of dementia or a 
serious chronic condition that requires active clinical 
care and management. 

Residential aged care is needs-based and an essential 
part of Australia’s healthcare continuum. We work in 
partnership with GPs, local Primary Health Networks, 
allied health professionals, community nurses and 
specialists, to coordinate individual care requirements 
for our residents. 

Investing in care capability

•	 Simulations: to learn from the outbreaks that 

occurred in our Victorian homes, COVID-19 outbreak 
simulations were conducted in all Estia Health 
homes. This four-hour practical exercise enhanced 
employees’ understanding and preparedness for a 
potential COVID-19 outbreak. Refreshers have also 
been completed throughout the year.

We continue to strengthen clinical support with 
increased investment in our national Quality and 
Risk team. New roles have been established and new 
audit tools have been developed to monitor care and 
assess opportunities for continuous improvement. 
We are improving the clinical expertise of our teams 
though additional training and education resources. 

•	 vaccinations: COVID-19 vaccination is the first 

line of defence in protecting our residents 
and employees. We conducted onsite resident 
vaccination clinics between February and June. 
All residents have been given the opportunity to 
receive both doses of the Pfizer vaccine through 
onsite clinics. To achieve our 100% employee 
vaccination target, all employees have been given 
the opportunity to receive both doses of the Pfizer 
vaccine through onsite clinics.

We are also further simplifying care systems and 
processes to improve consistency and reliability 
across our network, utilising progressive technology. 
Our digital care systems will be enhanced with the 
progressive introduction of an electronic medication 
management system in FY22, providing greater 
accuracy and transparency over medication 
management and prescribing practices. 

1  Source: analysis of ABS 2018 disability, ageing and carers survey, 
ACFI annual report FY20, ACFI GEN data aged care snapshot, AIHW 
Dementia in Australia 2012, Estia Health anonymised resident data 
LEK research and analysis

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Our person-centred approach and strong clinical 
governance drives all aspects of resident care. During 
FY21 the importance of delivering a true person-
centred approach was never clearer. Our teams 
demonstrated Estia Health’s purpose to ‘enrich and 
celebrate life together’, support residents’ individual 
needs in continually challenging circumstances, 
especially during the outbreaks in Victoria in late 
2020. Our teams worked with families to create 
personalised care packages for residents struggling 
with isolation during restricted visitor access and 
delivered special food hampers to residents in 
hospital, so they had food they enjoyed eating. 

Strengthened governance and 
continued compliance

We continued to strengthen our governance systems 
and processes with the introduction of the Clinical 
Development Steering Committee. The purpose is 
to improve the clinical skills related to delivering 
clinical policy and procedures, for better resident care 
outcomes.

In FY20, the appointment of a Professor of Primary 
Care as the independent Chair of the Clinical 
Governance Committee was a critical step in 
further enhancing clinical governance. In line with 
recommendations from the Royal Commission, 
independent clinical governance structures provide an 
important framework to improve resident outcomes. 

In line with the introduction of the Aged Care Quality 
and Safety Commission’s Serious Incident Response 
Scheme (SIRS) in April 2021, extensive education and 
training was delivered to enhance our established 
incident management policy and processes. Estia 
Health’s Quality and Risk team monitor compliance 
with the new system, ensuring alleged or suspected 
instances of abuse or neglect are recorded and 
managed appropriately to support the delivery of 
safe, quality care to our residents.

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Person-centred care – a weekend to remember

Resident care extends far beyond meeting daily 
needs and includes opportunities to celebrate 
residents’ past interests and hobbies, with 
enriching activities that support overall wellbeing.

All homes offer daily lifestyle activities that align 
with resident interests and hobbies. At our Hope 
Valley home in South Australia, the team saw the 
opportunity to collaborate on a particularly special 
project following a suggestion from a resident, 
who missed weekend breaks away and camping 
trips she had done all her life.

The home’s team presented a range of options 
for a weekend away and the response was 
overwhelmingly positive, with six residents 
confirming they would like to go on the weekend. 
Having voted for their preferred location, a Cockle 
Beach House on the Yorke Peninsula, the team 
began planning the logistics for the weekend.

The team included members of the lifestyle 
team, a Registered Nurse and a volunteer, who 
worked together to plan a weekend away that 
was safe and accessible for the residents, in a 
secluded and peaceful location. Residents enjoyed 
cooked breakfasts, beautiful dinners, a campfire 

on the beach and trips out to see local sites and 
attractions.

Resident Lynn, who had the original idea, was 
asked how she had found the weekend away. 
She said, ‘it has been fantastic’. Vanessa from the 
lifestyle team, said of the planning and preparation 
‘it was worth it to see the smiles on everyone’s 
faces’. One resident who attended the weekend 
was living in the home on a short-term respite stay, 
but based on future weekend away opportunities, 
chose to stay permanently.

The home was one of the winners of Estia 
Health’s inaugural Family Code Award in 2021 for 
the weekend away project, recognising the team’s 
commitment and innovation in designing an 
experience for residents. Since the initial weekend 
away, three additional weekend trips have now 
been completed, visiting different locations, 
aligned with different residents’ preferences. 
This has given 18 residents the opportunity for 
this unique experience and other Estia Health 
homes are now utilising the Hope Valley team’s 
planning as a framework to arrange their own 
weekends away. 

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Our Strategy – 
Customer

Goal:  To be the most customer-centric residential aged care provider in 

the sector.

Success factors - 2024 target 

2021 progress

Estia Health Consumer Experience Report (CER) 
scores greater than 93% satisfaction rating*

FY21: 93.7% satisfaction rating (FY20: 93.0%) 

Net Promoter Score (NPS)** of 50 or more for 
likelihood of residents and families to recommend 
Estia Health

FY21: +51 Net Promoter Score: (FY20: +49) 

Customer experience driving occupancy rates 
higher than peers

FY21: average occupancy 91.2% (FY20: 93.2%)

Pre COVID-19 average occupancy 93.6%, 
consistently above sector and peers

31.6% of short-term respite residents moved into a 
home permanently (FY20: 37.5%)

“I wanted to take the time to thank you personally for everything that you and the staff have done in 
helping our family in regard to the care of my father.

It was a very difficult time, however the people at Estia Health gave us much needed comfort and 
support.

Our hearts are broken now with the death of both our parents. But we will remember them for being 
the wonderful people they were.

The way in which our father was treated by the wonderful staff in his final days, afforded him much 
needed dignity in his time of need. We are thankful that he was given a peaceful experience of death.

Our family is very grateful for the care he was given. I wanted to extend a personal thank you for all 
that the team has done for our family.

We will miss our father dearly. Words cannot describe our gratitude for all the team has done.”

- relative of Estia Health figtree resident

* Satisfaction defined as percentage of responses that report experience as “most of the time” or “always”
**  Net Promoter Score (NPS) measures the loyalty of a company’s customer base with a score from -100 to +100, which is calculated from 

people responses to the question “How likely are you to recommend this organisation to a friend or family member?”

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100% of homes passed their 
regulatory food safety audit

100% of chefs participated in 
educational masterclass series

Policy that 100% fruit, vegetables, 
red meat and chicken served is 
Australian grown

97% of residents maintained 
or gained weight within three 
months of moving into an Estia 
Health home^

^  Review of resident weights completed in March and July 2021 
following Masterclass series on fortification. Metric is reviewed 
every three to four months.

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Our Strategy – Customer (Continued)

Understanding our customers 

Increased access and communications

Community expectations of residential aged care 
continue to evolve and we regularly conduct 
customer research to understand these expectations. 
In FY20 and FY21 we engaged with potential and 
existing customers to understand their experience 
when looking at residential aged care options 
for themselves or a family member. The research 
provided insight into their choice and decision-
making process along the various stages of the 
aged care journey. This has now been used in the 
development of a customer value proposition and to 
support the positioning of our brand within the sector 
and our local communities.

The research demonstrated that gathering 
recommendations from family and friends is the 
most common way to find out information about 
aged care, followed by internet searches and then 
guidance by health care professionals. A focus in FY21 
has been the development of a customer relationship 
management (CRM) system and redeveloping our 
website to provide a more consistent customer 
experience.

In the past year, with the challenges of the pandemic 
impacting all aspects of people’s ability to access 
healthcare, we have strengthened the support 
we offer our residents and families, increasing the 
number of client relations managers and client 
services officers across our network of homes. 

The team have been critical to the customer 
experience, being agile in their approach, providing 
virtual access to information, regular communications 
updates and supporting continued care partnerships 
between our teams, residents and their families. We 
have truly demonstrated our principles of always 
approachable, taking responsibility and creating 
happiness while living our ‘One Family’ approach in 
challenging situations.

Customer experience 

We monitor residents’ and their families’ satisfaction 
in each of our homes via our Consumer Experience 
Report (CER) survey, with our objective to survey 
residents and families at least twice a year. This has 

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us to conduct deeper analysis of results according to 
a resident’s needs, such as those with a mobility or 
cognitive impairment. 

Over the past two years, resident and family 
satisfaction levels across our network of homes 
increased from 93.0% in FY20 to 93.7% in FY21.1

Improving services

In line with our increased understanding of COVID-19, 
our cleaning protocols were reviewed to ensure 
they aligned with our updated IPC policies. In FY21 
we introduced a microfibre cleaning system, which 
utilises enhanced technology to improve infection 
prevention and control, reduce potential manual 
handling injuries and reduce water usage by an 
estimated 1.9 megalitres.

Managing a resident’s weight and nutritional needs 
is a vital aspect of caring for residents and one 
of the three key clinical indicators measured by 
the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 
(ACQSC).2 Often if people have been living alone, 
they may be experiencing nutritional deficiency 
when moving into a residential aged care home and 
require a weight management program. Our ongoing 
chef masterclass series in FY21 focused on natural 
fortification of foods, rather than using supplements 
to give residents nutritional support. Following the 
masterclass program, a review of resident weights in 
March 2021 and again in July 2021, showed that 97% 
of residents had maintained or gained weight. This 
metric is reviewed every three to four months.

1  Source: Estia Health’s CER survey response data from CarePage 
business analytics, 30 June 2021

2  External sector benchmarking of ACQSC using MOA portal and 

database – measure against 600 other residential aged care homes, 
using three quality indicators1 (pressure injuries, use of physical 
restraint, unplanned weight loss)

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Making every bite count – nutritious meals to support resident wellbeing

This year we continued to conduct in-person 
masterclasses which all Estia Health chefs 
attended. Training was delivered by our food 
partners including dieticians and nutritionists. 
Topics included innovation in textured modified 
diets in line with the International Dysphagia Diet 
Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework to 

support residents with swallowing or dysphagia 
caused by conditions and diseases like dementia, 
Parkinson’s or following a stroke. Training on 
food fortification provided an understanding 
of how to build nutrient-rich meals rather than 
adding supplements to support resident weight 
management.

Helping Chris find his purpose

Our chefs play a critical role in a resident’s life with 
food such an important aspect of daily enjoyment 
in addition to good nutrition. 

Kunnal, Chef at Estia Health Epping in northern 
Sydney, saw the opportunity that food played in 
one of his resident’s lives.

Resident Chris is a retired chef and business owner. 
For over 40 years, he ran multiple fish and chip 
shops across Sydney and supplied home-made 
hamburgers to shops in the area. Sadly, when 
Chris’ wife passed away, he stepped back from the 
home’s activities. However, during a conversation, 
Chris shared his passion for food and life as a chef. 
Our team looked at opportunities to rekindle his 
passion for food and find purpose again. 

The home hosted a Chef’s Table in the kitchen and 
invited Chris as a guest – cooking fish and chips and 
serving these fresh from the fryer onto the plate. 

Chris loved the experience and since then has 
helped with food preparation and most recently 
took part in a barbeque excursion, where he 
enjoyed preparing, barbequing, carving and serving 
a beautiful piece of lamb to his fellow residents. 

His most recent activity was introducing his 
famous home-made hamburgers to the home. 
Wearing his very own Estia Health chef’s jacket, 
Chris made and cooked the patties. The burgers 
were assembled with a sizzling hot beef pattie 
from the small portable charcoal barbeque, 
caramelized onions, a slice of smoked cheese, 
topped with his secret burger sauce, salad, 
tomato and onion inside a fresh bun. The burgers 
were served to all the residents, who thoroughly 
enjoyed them. 

read Doreen’s story on page 37 and Kevin’s 
story on page 44.

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Our Strategy – 
People

Goal:  To be the aged care employer of choice, attracting and retaining skilled 

and engaged employees.

Success factors - 2024 target 

2021 progress

Zero preventable lost time injuries

70% uptake of employee wellbeing programs

LTIFR: 11.9* (FY20: 4.9)

Impacted by COVID-19 – there is a continued focus 
on frequency, severity and cost of claims

•	 Launch of EstiaWell in November 2020, a 

dedicated wellbeing program

•	 4.48% of Estia Health employees utilising EAP 
services (FY20: 3.9%) reflective of COVID-19 
environment and additional support required

•	 New EAP partnership with REACH program 

delivered by qualified and registered 
psychologists. Available to all employees, their 
families and residents and their families as part of 
EstiaPlus services

50% of leadership roles recruited internally 

28.5% of advertised** leadership roles recruited 
internally

15% or less employee turnover 

60% of employees completing engagement surveys 

Current turnover at 22.6%, sector average attrition 
is 29%1 (FY20: 18.3%)

Continued focus on decasualisation of our 
workforce. 7.5% of total hours worked as by casual 
employees (FY20: 8.0%) 

FY20 completed biannual employee engagement 
survey. FY22 will launch first pulse-based employee 
engagement survey to allow regular measurement 
of employee engagement and satisfaction levels

* LTIFR refers to Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate being the rolling average of the number of lost time injury claims per 1 million hours worked.

**  Leadership roles include central services positions that report to an executive and/or have people leadership responsibility, as well as 

Executive Directors and Care Directors, does not include non-advertised roles

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Health and safety: 
•	 COVID-19 vaccination program 

targeting 100% of employees receive 
their first dose by 17 September

•	 Launched EstiaWell, our dedicated 

wellbeing program to support 
employees to focus on their health 
and wellbeing

Supporting and upskilling 
our people: 
•	 14,884 professional development 

programs completed (10,429 in FY20)
•	 70 infection prevention and control 

leads in our homes, completing 
 - 11,859 hours of training
 - 9,127 hours of training completed 

in clinical development, 
understanding dementia and 
behaviour management

Diversity and inclusion: 
•	 47% of Board and Executive 

Leadership team positions held 
by women

•	 120 leaders completed diversity 

and inclusion training

Career pathways: 
•	 1661 vocational student placements 

across 97% of homes

•	 Secured 130 nurse graduate places 
as part of government’s Aged Care 
Transition to Practice Program

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A continued culture of safety 

Embracing health and wellbeing

Ensuring our homes and offices are safe places 
for our employees to work is a major priority with 
continued and evolving strategies in place to manage 
risks, including the impact of COVID-19. During the 
second wave of the pandemic in Victoria, a number of 
our employees contracted COVID-19 which contributed 
to our FY21 LTIFR being higher than FY20. 

At the commencement of the pandemic we initiated 
a new category of leave (quarantine leave) to ensure 
that our employees could confidently take leave if 
they were showing signs of illness that might indicate 
an exposure to COVID-19. This was in addition to our 
employees Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) 
entitlements. During the pandemic, approximately 
9,800 work weeks of sick and/or quarantine leave 
were taken by employees, including leave supported 
by the government. 

For homes that experienced COVID-19 outbreaks, 
we employed onsite counsellors and psychologists 
to provide in-person on-the-ground support for 
our teams and residents and ensured that regular 
communications provided clear, up-to-date 
information for residents, families and our employees. 

To support our culture of injury prevention, we have 
actively encouraged increased reporting of potential 
hazards, near misses and mandatory work, health and 
safety training of all employees. 

We have adaptable and flexible working models for 
our central services teams who have been required 
to work remotely throughout the pandemic. We also 
actively review the welfare of our employees who 
have been working remotely for extended periods.

We launched EstiaWell in November 2020, our 
dedicated wellbeing program to support employees 
to focus on their health and wellbeing. EstiaWell 
includes a calendar of activities and initiatives 
offering a broad range of wellbeing services. In FY22 
we will continue to embed engagement programs 
and benefits, with a particular focus on employee 
mental health and will review targets to reflect this 
important area of focus. We will replace our target 
of a reduction in unplanned leave days, originally 
included within our Sustainability Framework, 
with targets more reflective of employee mental 
wellbeing.

Attracting and retaining high-quality 
talent 

Availability of a skilled workforce continues to be one 
of the most significant challenges for the health and 
aged care sectors. It demands a strategic approach 
from residential aged care providers, government and 
other stakeholders to establish programs which will 
ensure sufficiently skilled and dedicated people are 
committed to build their careers in caring for some of 
Australia’s most vulnerable people. 

Our workforce strategy includes:

•	 Attraction: in FY21 we commenced a project to 

develop and define Estia Health’s unique employee 
value proposition. This will be utilised across all 
aspects of the employee journey to support our 
positive brand reputation and focus on attracting 
and retaining a highly engaged workforce.

•	 retention: over the last year we enhanced 

EstiaAcademy, to provide learning and development 
opportunities for all employees and promote a 
culture of continuous learning. Our casual workforce 
strategy is designed to provide full and rewarding 
jobs, retaining a stable and long-term skilled 
workforce.

EstiaAcademy has three priorities: 

1.  foundational focus: supporting the onboarding 
of employees to be work ready, with mandatory 
training for residential aged care as well as ongoing 
mandatory training for all existing employees. We 
have also established relationships with registered 
training organisations (RTOs) and developed 
systems for the management of student and 
trainee placements in our homes. 

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existing leaders to fulfil career aspirations through 
our Emerging Leaders Program and the Executive 
Director and Care Director Leadership Essentials 
Program. There is formal succession planning 
across all levels of the organisation, with ‘Ready 
Now’ plans in place for Executive Leadership roles. 

3.  performance and capability: ongoing training and 
education for all roles, with development programs 
for carers, cleaners and clinical team members. 
Engaging with expert clinical partnerships to 
deliver specific education programs, including 
wound management, pressure injuries and complex 
behaviour training. 

Embracing diversity

One of our core principles is embracing diversity and 
we actively celebrate the breadth and diversity of 
people across our organisation.

We are committed to addressing the representation 
of women across all leadership and Board 
appointments. In 2017, the Board established an 
objective of achieving 30% female representation on 
the Board. In 2018 this objective was expanded to a 
gender diversity target for both the Board and the 
Executive team of at least 30% of each gender. In 
FY21, gender diversity figures saw 47% of Board and 
Executive Leadership roles held by women.

We have reported against a set of standardised 
gender equality indicators provided by the Workplace 
Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). This report can be 
found on our website at estiahealth.com.au under the 
Investor/Corporate Governance section.*

In addition to gender, Estia Health’s Diversity Policy 
promotes equality in relation to ethnicity, faith, 
disability, age and educational experience. In FY21, 120 

*  https://investors.estiahealth.com.au/investor-

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of our leaders completed a two month inclusion and 
diversity leadership program, with further education 
planned for FY22.

Survey insights - employee 
engagement

In FY20 and FY21 we undertook research 
to better understand key stakeholders and 
support the development of the Estia Health 
brand, including our customer and employee 
value propositions and to inform our ongoing 
communications, recruitment and marketing 
strategies.

In FY21, 893 employees across a broad range 
of roles were surveyed on their motivations for 
working in residential aged care and for Estia 
Health specifically. 

Results indicated the following levels of 
satisfaction:

•	 68% of those surveyed stated they are satisfied 
with working in the aged care industry, 29% 
neutral.

•	 The overall experience with working at Estia 
Health was positive. 55% stated they were 
highly satisfied with their work while 40% 
provided a passive rating – neither satisfied nor 
dissatisfied.

•	 When considering Estia Health as a good place 
to work, employees rated most favourably the 
following criteria: 85% stating the connection 
with residents, 82% stating facilities are clean 
and hygienic and having a good quality of care, 
while 81% rated Estia Health as a safe place to 
work.

Source: Brand positioning & customer segmentation research, 
Instinct & Reason, December 2020.

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Embracing diversity

In FY21, we launched a 12-month national calendar of awareness days, with initiatives to engage 
employees across the organisation. All homes and central office teams took part in a number of events, 
with the top four events celebrated including: International Nurses Day (66 homes), International 
Women’s Day (56 homes), RU OK Day (50 homes) and Harmony Week (49 homes).

Embracing diversity – 
Pride Month

During Pride Month, members of the 
Executive and Senior Leadership team 
led an all Central Services meeting 
and shared their own experiences 
of embracing diversity during their 
careers and the importance of bringing 
awareness to the issue, while embedding 
it into everyday action as a core part of 
Estia Health’s culture.

‘Estia Health is a great place to be. The staff and the residents are all friendly and supportive 
to everyone. I had an awesome experience on my two weeks’ placement. The nurses were so 
helpful and patient teaching us things I didn’t know. Thank you, Estia Health.’

- nursing student

A career in caring

Jenny has been the Executive Director at Estia Health 
Merrylands for the past 12 years and has had a long, fulfilling 
and experienced career in aged care. She started as an 
Assistant in Nursing (AIN) in 1993, where she began working 
weekends to gain experience while studying full-time for her 
Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Graduating in 1994, Jenny spent a number of years as a 
Registered Nurse, before being given the opportunity for 
further training to become a Staff Training Officer. After 
this role, she was promoted to the role of Quality Systems 
Manager, responsible for auditing and implementing policies 
and procedures.

In 2001 while pregnant with her first son, Jenny was promoted 
to the Assistant Director of Nursing role. After her son’s 
birth, Jenny returned to full-time work after just four months, 
continuing in the role until the birth of her second son. With a 
young family at home, Jenny took six months maternity leave 
before returning to work part-time where she was promoted 
to Care Director, responsible for overseeing all clinical care 
delivered in the home and leading a team of nurses and carers.

Five years later, she commenced a job-share with the 
Executive Director, which she continued until both her children 
started school, when she then took on the role full-time.

Jenny spoke of her long and fulfilling career in aged care ‘I 
love my role, but more importantly I love meeting so many 
wonderful residents and their families and helping in any way 
possible. I love that many of my team have shared a lot of 
my personal journey here, as well as meeting new employees 
along the way. I look forward to many more years to come’.

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Our Strategy – 
Community

Goal: To have a positive social impact in the communities in which we operate.

Success factors – 2024 target

2021 progress

All homes have active community engagement 
plans identifying local social and environmental 
initiatives

100% of homes have community connections and 
partnerships*

Defining the causes that align with Estia Health and 
measure impact using the Social Impact Framework

All homes surveyed to identify the community 
causes they support to integrate into Social Impact 
Framework

Volunteer programs with high satisfaction levels

93% of homes have volunteers supporting residents 
with a range of activities

Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions have impacted some 
community-based activities and the re-launch of 
the National Volunteer Program

‘I am so appreciative of how you have been incredibly easy to work with and so supportive in me 

being able to support carers and their loved ones well. You have made me look very good at my job! 

I have been able to speak to carers with confidence knowing that you will guide the carers with ease 

and clarity so well. This is an incredibly valued asset to my work!

It is a challenging time to be a carer of an aged frail person and anything I can do to assure a carer 

that they can take a break to recuperate is going to be based on establishing trust and assurance. 

Thank you again.’

- Community-based support network representative

* Community partnerships include health networks and local community groups or organisations and education training relationships.

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119,416 days of short-
term respite care provided 
(FY20: 105,923)

31.6% of short-term respite 
residents chose to move 
permanently

93% of homes are supported 
by volunteers

97% of homes offer nursing and 
vocational student placements

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Our Strategy – Community (Continued)

Growing our community networks 

Currently operating 69 residential aged care homes 
across four states gives Estia Health reach into many 
communities. To achieve our goal of having a positive 
social impact we seek to develop meaningful local 
relationships to support those of our communities 
who require residential aged care services. 

We define our ‘communities’ to include: 

•	 Health networks: hospitals, local Primary Health 
Networks (PHNs), residents’ GPs, community 
nurses, local allied health services and community 
partners. Our relationships with local healthcare 
partners give us the ability to provide residents 
with comprehensive care within our homes to 
avoid unnecessary hospitalisation. Our homes 
also participate in local research projects and 
partnerships, including the advancement of 
dementia care and palliative care. Many of our 
Queensland homes are participating in the 
Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (SPACE) 
Project, a government funded project to improve 
access to specialist palliative care for residents with 
complex end-of-life needs

•	 resident networks: connections with local RSLs, 
cultural associations, sports teams, churches and 
other places of worship ensures residents can 
continue their hobbies, support their teams and 

practise their religion – all contributing to residents 
feeling a sense of purpose and belonging

•	 Employees: as the majority of our employees 
live locally to their Estia Health home they are 
advocates for their community. We ask our 
employees for their insights on how to strengthen 
community relationships

•	 Training providers: we work closely with TAFEs, 

RTOs and universities to provide students practical 
learning experience and exposure to the rewarding 
careers that are available in residential aged care. In 
FY21, 1,661 vocational student placements in care, 
nursing, allied health, physiotherapy and hospitality 
roles, gained hands on practical experience in our 
homes

•	 Suppliers and other partners: in the past year, 

the strength of our supplier relationships has been 
critical, finding solutions to the ongoing COVID-19 
challenges to ensure we continued to deliver high-
quality essential care and services for our residents

Providing access to care when needed

Residential aged care is a critical part of the 
healthcare continuum providing an increasing range 
of sub-acute services to meet the complex care needs 
of our ageing population. It is also vital to enable our 
ageing population to live independently in their own 
homes by providing regular periods of short-term 

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the demands of being a full-time informal carer of a 
family member or friend, which often results in carer’s 
fatigue.

This year, we provided 119,416 days of short-term 
respite care, with 31.6% residents choosing to move 
into the home permanently. Our short-term respite 
program ensures residents receive nutritious, freshly 
cooked meals, social and engaging lifestyle activities 
and access to 24/7 nursing care. 

Community connections

In FY21, notwithstanding COVID-19 restrictions, our 
homes supported our residents to maintain their local 
community connections. We surveyed our 69 homes 
to assess their community connections and identified:

•	 The dominant affiliations are with churches, 
other places of worship, cultural clubs and 
associations, RSLs, Lions Clubs and Probus 
groups and associations unique to each home’s 
local communities. Four homes have established 
relationships with Carer’s Australia, the national 
peak body representing unpaid and informal carers.

•	 93% of our homes have volunteers, offering 

support across a range of activities including pet 
visits, book clubs, gardening and art, one-on-one 
companionship including supporting specific 
cultural connections.

•	 64% of homes have intergenerational programs 

ranging from children visiting from day care centres 
and local schools through to university students. 
Programs involve arts and crafts, entertainment and 
performances, pen-pal programs and one-on-one 
mentorship programs. 

Supporting community causes

Each of our homes have their own unique identity, 
reflecting their local community, residents and 
employees. 67% of our homes supported charities 
through fundraising activities with causes chosen 
by the residents and employees. Cancer Council’s 
Biggest Morning Tea events were hosted by nearly 
60% of our homes, as were other community causes, 
including bushfire charities and Dementia Australia 
fundraising events.

We continue to progress our Corporate and 
Sustainability Strategies, with a focus to identify and 
support social causes where we can have the most 
positive impact. In FY22 we will progress our Social 
Impact Framework to define these social causes and 
our commitments in supporting them.

When a short stay becomes a 
permanent move

Doreen spent many years living in Melbourne, 
supported by her son who was her full-time 
carer. Doreen felt it was time for a tree change 
– so they moved to Wodonga. Shortly after the 
move, she came to our Wodonga home for a 
two-week short-term respite stay to give her son 
a break.

During her stay, she enjoyed getting involved in 
daily activities including arts and crafts, exercise 
classes, bingo, going for walks and having time 
to relax. 

Doreen said ‘I came here on respite and I stayed 
about a fortnight and I enjoyed it so much. I 
relaxed, there was nothing tense about the 
place, the staff were marvelous, they look after 
you so well. The food to me is home cooked 
food… you’re never hungry and if you are hungry, 
you ask for something else. We are really well 
looked after.’

After her two-week stay, Doreen and her son 
decided she would greatly benefit from staying 
in the home permanently. ‘I loved it so much that 
I knew this was the place I was going to come to 
when I was ready. I went home, got ready and 
I haven’t regretted it. I never will, because it’s a 
place like home.’

read Chris’ story on page 26 and Kevin’s story 
on page 44.

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activities 
for all

Our Strategy

Celebrating special 
milestones

93 
special interest  
groups*

*Includes book club, 
gardening clubs, art 
clubs and men’s club

46 
communities 
supported 
with charity 
fundraising 
events

90+ 
resident 
cultural 
backgrounds 

•	 Information sourced from annual home survey

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88 Centenarians 
and older in our 
homes

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Our Strategy – 
Growth

Goal:  To optimise shareholder returns by disciplined capital investment to 

provide access to trusted aged care services.

Success factors - 2024 target

2021 progress

$27.2m invested

•	 Significant refurbishments of nine homes and 787 
resident places with approved amenity ($3.4m)

•	 Nurse call and close circuit television (CCTV) 

enhancements ($5.0m)

•	 Asset life-cycle replacements, improvements and 

sustainability initiatives ($16.8m)

•	 Information technology (IT) and systems 

improvements ($2.0m)

Greenfield developments - $0.7m invested

•	 Mt Barker, SA - Development Approval (DA) 

advanced

Brownfield development - $21.1m invested

•	 Opened a new home in Blakehurst, NSW

•	 Advanced expansion of Burton, SA

•	 Advanced second stage DA for Toorak Gardens, SA

Opening of Estia Health’s first Wellness Centre - 
offering residents and the community access to 
specialist reablement services

94% of homes have at least one renewable energy 
initiative (solar, LED lighting). Investigating further 
energy initiatives and agreements to achieve 
renewable energy targets and carbon emissions 
reductions

Enhancement of homes through significant and 
strategic refurbishments

Expansion through new or brownfield 
developments and acquisitions

Service development including access to allied 
health services

Environmentally friendly programs to improve 
climate resilience and reduce dependence on non-
renewable energy sources as per our Sustainability 
Strategy

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$49.0m investment in 
greenfield, brownfield and 
refurbishment projects 
(FY20: $80.6m)

9 homes significantly refurbished 
in period. (FY20: 13)

61 homes have completed CCTV 
enhancements (eight in progress 
but delayed due to COVID-19 
access restrictions)

1st Estia Health onsite Wellness 
Centre opened

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Our Strategy – Growth (Continued)

Responsible growth and enhancement 

Infection Prevention and Control 

During FY21 we actively managed the portfolio 
with the opening of Blakehurst in southern Sydney 
and undertook refurbishment in nine homes, 
notwithstanding the restricted access caused by the 
COVID-19 pandemic. We also closed our Keilor Downs 
home having assessed all redevelopment options for 
this small home. During this period, project design 
and approvals were advanced pending greater clarity 
of both the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and 
the underlying investment returns for residential aged 
care developments. In FY22 we will be commencing 
two new homes in New South Wales. 

The impact of COVID-19 has focused attention to 
ways of improving the design of residential aged care 
homes. In FY21 we conducted a review of air filtration 
systems and sought advice from infection prevention 
and control experts to update a new services brief for 
minimum requirements for future developments.

Temporary ‘Safe Visit Rooms’ were set up in each 
home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Individual 
rooms were identified and adapted to be used to 
support safe and ongoing connection between 
families and residents during the peak period of 
COVID-19 community transmission. 

We also undertook a review of design principles to 
incorporate some of the small group living concepts 
brought before the Royal Commission. We have 
evolved designs to provide more intimate dining 
and communal areas and achieve a more home-like 
environment in our homes. Other design innovation 
projects included the design and wayfinding for 
people living with dementia or other cognitive 
impairments.

The recommendation of the Royal Commission to 
abolish the ACAR licencing system removes supply 
constraints and provides opportunity for investment 
in areas that have been previously restricted. This 
reform signals a change in government policy to 
more open and competitive markets that will drive 
improved quality and innovative services. We are 
supportive of this and other reforms, which will 
lead to greater consumer choice and potentially a 
restructure of the sector to favour companies that 
have strong balance sheets and scale of operation. 

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Safety enhancements

61 of our homes have had CCTV upgrades in common 
areas. The program would have been completed in 
FY21 however this was impacted due to COVID-19 
access restrictions. Other systems and technology 
upgrades included the completion of the next tranche 
of 19 homes having call-bell systems upgraded to 
contemporary technology. 

Service innovation

In FY21, in partnership with Concentric Rehabilitation, 
we opened our first allied health reablement and 
rehabilitation Wellness Centre, as part of our new 
home in Blakehurst, which has been positively received 
by residents and the local healthcare community. 
We will look to expand this reablement care model 
into other homes across our network in FY22.

Climate risk 

This year we continued assessing the physical risk of 
climate change to our portfolio and commenced a 
climate exposure and vulnerability assessment of all 
homes and development sites. This is the first step 
in our roadmap in meeting the recommendations 
from the Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial 
Disclosures (TCFD). 

From this assessment an organisation-wide climate 
resilience tool has been developed, which will be 
used for a deeper assessment of assets with a higher 
physical risk of longer-term climate change and 
development of adaptation plans for these assets, 
if required. The climate resilience tool will also be 
used in assessment of potential new sites for further 
growth and outputs from the tool will be integrated 
into the latest upgrade to Estia Health’s emergency 
management processes, assessing fire, flood and 
other risks.

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The structural ageing of the Australian population 
over the next 20 years will support underlying growth 
in aged care services. The 85 years and over cohort 
will increase from just under 500,000 people in 2020 
to just over a million people by 2040.1 

While increased home care funding announced in the 
May 2021 Federal Budget for 80,000 new places over 
the next two years will address the current waiting 
list, it is unlikely to dramatically reduce the potential 
demand for residential aged care, particularly at the 
higher levels of complex care. We intend to evaluate 

the home care opportunity and how it might be 
profitably and effectively delivered alongside our 
residential aged care services. 

We believe that residential aged care remains a 
fundamental component of the healthcare continuum 
and the opening up of protected markets will provide 
investment opportunities for those providers who 
can meet the quality standards and increased range 
of services and innovation that will be demanded by 
informed customers.

Development

Completed 2021

nature of 
Development

Total new 
places

net Additional 
places

land Held

Development 
Approval

licenses 
Secured

Completion 
/ Target

Blakehurst, NSW

Brownfield

105

105

In progress

Burton, SA

future

Expansion

St Ives, NSW

Greenfield

Aberglasslyn, NSW

Greenfield

Mt Barker, SA

Greenfield

Toorak Gardens, SA

Brownfield

24

118

118

118

118

24

118

118

88

82

Total - future development

472

406

CHECK

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CHECK

CHECK

CHECK

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CHECK

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Feb-21

Sep-22

CHECK

CHECK

CHECK

CHECK

Planning Approval

Partial

Planning Approval

Partial

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1  https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/ninth-report-on-
the-funding-and-financing-of-the-aged-care-industry-july-2021

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Meeting community expectations – Estia Health Blakehurst 

Our Strategy

Opened in February 2021, our Blakehurst home is an example of asset recycling to create contemporary 
resident services and achieve acceptable financial returns.

The older style small 42 place home was replaced with a contemporary development for 105 residents 
which reached 63.8% occupancy within four months of opening, reflecting the organisation’s ability to 
match new developments to the needs of local communities. 

Reablement will be one of the essential elements in meeting the changing needs of residential aged care 
services. Our Blakehurst home is the first of our 69 homes to offer tailored reablement and rehabilitation 
as an additional service for the home’s residents and the local community delivered at an onsite Wellness 
Centre. Services are also available to short-term respite residents coming to the home, as opposed to 
seeking rehabilitation in hospital.

Kevin’s goal

Before Kevin moved in to our Blakehurst home, 
he had experienced several falls and was using 
a walker to get about, which meant he had lost 
some of his confidence and independence.

Kevin’s goal was to regain his fitness and not need 
his walker. Kevin decided to move into the home 
because of the Wellness Centre and available 
equipment. His immediate focus was to reduce his 
risk of falls by regaining his balance, along with 
managing his knee pain so that he could easily use 
the stairs when visiting his friends.

After Kevin moved in, he started coming to the 
gym every day, using the exercise bike and pulley 
equipment, attending weekly physio classes and 
seeing a member of the physiotherapy team. He is 
now able to walk independently without his walker, 
although still has it by his side for extra support.

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‘My goal is to regain fitness which includes the 
muscles in my back, so I will be able to walk without 
a walker. I go on the rowing machine, on the leg 
press, I ride the bike, and I use the rowing pullies. 
My balance and walking have improved, and I now 
try and walk without my four-wheel walker.’

read Chris’ story on page 26 and Doreen’s story 
on page 37.

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Our Approach to Sustainability

We recognise the long-term viability and profitability 
of our organisation depends on the wellbeing of 
our people, supporting and integrating within our 
local communities and the continued health of the 
natural environments we rely upon. Our 2020-2024 
Sustainability Strategy provides focus areas and 
associated targets to help us mitigate any negative 
impacts, as well as maximise any potential positive 
value that could result from the way we do business.

In FY21 we continued to progress key projects and 
initiatives to move towards achieving the priority 
targets set within our Sustainability Framework across 
the three core areas of our Strategy: supporting our 
people, enhancing our community and respecting our 
environment. (see diagram on following page)

Our approach to sustainability is a dynamic process. 
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic since the 
inception of our Sustainability Strategy have changed 
key elements of how we operate and will likely 
continue to do so for some time. The increase in use 
of disposable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 
for example, impacts on our waste diversion from 
landfill. We will continue to monitor the external 
environment and adjust our Sustainability Strategy 
and targets, so they remain appropriate and relevant 
to the three core elements of our Strategy.

Supporting our people 

The competition for talent, attracting and retaining 
a skilled workforce, remains one of the greatest 
challenges facing the aged care sector. Our workforce 
strategy based on culture, career progression and 
a compelling value proposition aims to differentiate 
us from others in the sector. Therefore, the goals we 
have established are integrated and reported against 
within the strategic people pillar. See page 28.

Enhancing our community

Our residential aged care homes provide vital social 
infrastructure to their local communities. Our homes’ 
connections with local health networks allow us to 
provide quality care to our residents and support 
those that require access to residential aged care 
services. Equally, our homes also provide vocational 
education opportunities for their local community. 
The role of our community relationships helps our 
residents feel a sense of connection and belonging. 
Therefore, the goals we have established are 
integrated and reported against within the strategic 
community pillar. See page 34.

Respecting our environment

We recognise that protecting our environment is 
a critical issue and key responsibility to ensure the 
future sustainability of our organisation and the 
protection of the environment for future generations. 
To support this, we have a responsibility to reduce 
unnecessary waste and minimise our consumption 
of finite resources to work towards reducing our 
contribution to climate change.

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HOW WE WILL ENRICH & CELEBRATE LIFE TOGETHER BY 2024

H E A L T H   &
S A F E T Y

DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION

Lost Time Injury  
Frequency Rate  
(LTIFR) = 3.0

Zero gender  
pay gap for  
equivalent roles

CIA L
IMPA C T

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implemented  
and annually 
report against 
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Framework

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20% reduction  
in operational  
emissions intensity 
(scope 1 & 2) 

ENERGY  &
CARBON

Reduced  
average water  
consumption  
intensity  
by 20% 

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Highlights from the year

Climate resilience: 
•	 Commenced assessment of all Estia Health homes for climate exposure and vulnerability

Energy and carbon: 
•	 Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity dropped by 6% between FY19 and FY21

Supply chain: 
•	 Identified high risk suppliers were screened in the FY20 and FY21 reporting periods

•	 Engagement process underway with identified high risk suppliers

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Our approach to sustainability (Continued)

Respecting our environment - progress against target 

focus 
areas

Supply 
chain

Water

Success factors - 
2024 target

100% of high-risk 
suppliers have completed 
an additional screening 
for modern slavery risk

fy21 progress

Identified high risk suppliers were screened in the FY20 and FY21 
reporting periods 

Engagement process underway with identified high risk suppliers

Reduced average 
water consumption 
intensity* by 20%

In FY21 actual water usage was available, building on the FY19 
spend based analysis** and allowing a baseline to be established to 
measure progress against

FY21 initiatives towards reducing water consumption included a 
microfibre cleaning rollout to reduce water usage by an estimated 
1.9 megalitres

Energy 
and 
carbon

20% reduction in 
operational emissions 
intensity  
(Scope 1 and 2)

Our FY21 environmental footprint review showed scope 1 and 2 
emissions intensity dropped by 6% between FY19 and FY21

Driven by a decrease in diesel and natural gas consumption, as well 
as improvements in the emissions intensity of the electricity grid

We also acknowledge the potential impact of COVID-19 on 
emissions from operations. As such, we will monitor emissions 
closely over the coming year and re-assess targets

Waste

50% of generated 
waste is diverted from 
landfill

Despite a significant increase in personal protective equipment (PPE)*** 
disposal due to the COVID-19 pandemic response, overall diversion of 
waste from landfill increased from 16% in FY19 to 17.6% in FY21

We continued to reduce our use of disposable plastic items, with 
the removal of disposable utensils and plastic pill cups, diverting 
approximately nine tonnes of waste from landfill

We established a waste reduction working group to plan waste 
audits – these were paused due to COVID-19 access restrictions

Commenced assessment of all Estia Health homes and 
development for climate exposure and vulnerability

A climate resilience tool developed from this assessment will allow 
deeper investigation of homes in areas of higher risk to long-term 
climate change and future adaptation planning

Climate 
resilience

Undertake climate 
vulnerability and 
exposure assessment 
on all assets

Measuring our progress 

In FY19 we conducted an environmental baseline study which was an important step in understanding our 
organisation’s environmental impact and this allowed us to define our priorities and focus areas identified within 
our Sustainability Strategy.

This year we reviewed our environmental footprint again to assess our progress against the targets and review 
the performance of our assets and operations to inform any future updates to the Sustainability Strategy. 

To ensure continued accuracy and ability for regular reporting, we will be introducing an Integrated Data 
Management System (IDMS) in FY22, enabling the efficient management of assets and ongoing measurement 
of environmental and social initiatives.

* Water consumption intensity calculated per occupied bed day 
** FY19 data included water spend only, FY21 advanced to include KL consumption 
***includes PPE being disposed in landfill

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We have completed renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across our portfolio of homes, 
which included solar panel installation, LED lighting and upgrades to smart water meters. 

During FY21, we generated 6,221MWh of solar energy, which equates to 20% of our overall electricity 
consumption across our homes and corporate offices. This year we began investigating offsite renewable 
energy procurement opportunities including the feasibility of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to 
increase the overall use of renewable energy and support progress towards our emissions reduction targets. 

In FY21 we took part in the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) Accelerate 
pilot program, providing baseline data to support the development of a rating system of environmental 
performance specifically for aged care and retirement living buildings. The NABERS ratings program for 
residential aged care launched in August 2021.

Assessing the climate resilience of our portfolio

The 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and a decade later the 2019 bushfires, highlighted the importance 
of understanding and mitigating the risks of extreme weather events on our portfolio. In response we 
commenced climate vulnerability and exposure assessment on all assets and development sites to 
develop a climate resilience tool. The climate resilience tool will be used for deeper investigation of sites 
with a higher longer-term physical risk of climate change impact to assist future adaptation planning. 
This is the first step in our roadmap to meeting recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-Related 
Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and in FY22 we will begin scenario planning to identify key transition risk to 
the organisation.

Sample of the tool which details climate vulnerability and exposure of every Estia Health home.

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Assessing supply chain risk 

Our roadmap to addressing modern slavery risk in our supply chain incorporates ongoing engagement 
with suppliers. In FY21 we published our first Modern Slavery Statement for the period FY20, with 
67 suppliers identified in high-risk categories screened to measure risk level. As part of our ongoing 
engagement, six of these suppliers took part in a Modern Slavery education workshop with Estia Health 
property and procurement teams. In FY21 we also surveyed all new suppliers for our FY21 Modern Slavery 
Statement in high-risk categories and 100% completed the screening process. The suppliers identified 
through the FY20 and FY21 screening have been integrated into our modern slavery roadmap and action 
plan to manage ongoing risk.

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Healthcare Services

Wholesale & Trade

Construction

Manufacturing

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IT Services & Software

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Accommodation & Food Service Activities

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

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Personal Services

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Our Approach to TCFD 
Recommendations

This report represents Estia Health’s adoption of the recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-Related 
Financial Disclosures (TCFD). 

Estia Health acknowledges the risks that climate change presents to the organisation and broader community 
and supports the need for action to limit global temperature rise to no more than 2 degrees above pre-industrial 
levels. Notwithstanding these climate change priorities, Estia Health’s first priority is the safety of its residents 
and employees and we are mindful of COVID-19 and pandemic matters in any climate change measures that we 
seek to implement and work towards.

Climate risks are classified into two categories: 

•	 physical risk

 - Direct: following an acute event, events or longer-term shifts in the climate that may impact the operability 

or remaining life of assets, cause damage to assets, or;

 - Indirect: such as supply chain disruption

•	 Transition risk

 - Resulting from a move to a low carbon economy, which may result in regulatory, policy, legal, technological 

or market changes

Roadmap to Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD roadmap)

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•	 Integration of climate risk into all 
relevant corporate governance 
documentation

•	 Quarterly reporting of climate risk 
and TCFD roadmap progress to 
Board Risk Management Committee

•	 Climate-related risk disclosure 

aligned to TCFD recommendations 
(including scenario analysis)

•	 Climate-related risk 

disclosure aligned to 
TCFD recommendations 
including financial 
exposure

•	 Publish Sustainability 
Strategy with climate 
change targets (complete)

•	 Commence assessment 
of physical risk through 
exposure and vulnerability 
assessment and 
development of climate 
resilience modelling tool 

•	 Commence emissions, 

waste and water 
reduction tactics in line 
with commitments in 
Sustainability Strategy

•	 Detailed assessment of transition 
risk including scenario analysis 
against high and low emissions 
scenarios

•	 Develop strategy for 

mitigation of transition 
risks, based on scenario 
planning

•	 Implementation of climate 
change adaptation plans 
across all identified higher 
risk physical assets.

•	 Deeper investigation of physical 

risk and development of adaptation 
plans for higher risk assets 

•	 Portfolio-level approach for 

regularly reviewing climate change 
risk as an ongoing process

•	 Implement Integrated Data 

Management System (IDMS) and 
use for advanced monitoring of 
performance at an asset level 

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•	 Ongoing quarterly review of 
progress against emissions 
reduction targets

improve where possible, 
noting Estia Health’s 
priority to manage through 
COVID-19 and pandemic 
events

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opportunities

Estia Health’s Board and Board Risk Management Committee is responsible for 
providing oversight of climate-related risk management. The Risk Management 
Committee is a committee of the Board established in accordance with the 
Company’s constitution and is authorised by the Board to assist it in fulfilling its 
statutory and regulatory responsibilities. 

The Risk Management Committee’s Charter* details its responsibility for: economic, 
environmental (including climate risk), social sustainability and governance risks.

The Committee meets as frequently as required to undertake its role effectively, 
however specifically regarding climate change risk:

•	 Climate change risk is to be a regular agenda item at the Board Risk 

Management Committee. This will include the findings of scenario modelling 
and analysis of physical and transition risk.

•	 The Board will regularly assess progress against targets and commitments 

made in Estia Health’s 2020-2024 Sustainability Strategy 

For more information on Estia Health’s governance structure and Risk 
Management Committee read the Corporate Governance Statement**

Describe 
management’s 
role in assessing 
and managing 
climate-related 
risks and 
opportunities

Assessing and managing climate-related risk is included in Estia Health’s 
Sustainability Strategy. This is overseen by Estia Health’s Executive Sustainability 
Committee, which represents the main management function for the integration 
of climate risk into actions.

Climate risk is a standard agenda item at quarterly Sustainability Committee 
meetings.

Existing tools to manage and monitor progress against climate risk actions include:

•	 Measurement of carbon footprint against baseline, using an IDMS from FY22 

onwards

•	 Energy supplier contract updates

•	 Emergency management plans

•	 Critical Incident Management team (CIMT) and systems to respond to 

emergency issues, including climate related impacts/events

Areas of underperformance are escalated to the Executive Risk Management 
Committee and Board Risk Management Committee

*  https://investors.estiahealth.com.au/investor-centre/?page=corporate-governance
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Sustainability

TCfD 
recommendation

Impacts of 
climate-
related risks 
(opportunities 
and threats) 
on the 
organisation’s 
businesses, 
strategy and 
financial planning

resilience of the 
organisation’s 
strategy, taking 
into account 
different climate 
scenarios, 
including 
2-degree 
scenario

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identifying 
and assessing 
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Estia Health supports the need for action to limit global temperature rise to no 
more than 2-degrees above pre-industrial levels and is committed to understanding 
climate change risks and continually improving our climate change strategy.

The key areas of focus for Estia Health in relation to TCFD recommendations for 
physical and transition risk include:

physical risk (fy22-23):

•	 Estia Health will progressively review and assess the climate change resilience 
of all homes. Actions and responses to the assessment will be initiated on a 
prioritised basis to preserve the safety of our residents and employees and to 
also maximise the preservation of asset values and earnings streams 

Transition risk (fy22-24):

•	 A detailed review, including scenario planning of transition risk to identify those 

most relevant to the organisation to allow mitigation plans to be developed 

•	 Reducing Estia Health’s reliance on grid-based fossil fuel energy and identifying 

further opportunities to mitigate this risk with renewable energy initiatives 
beyond those already implemented at 65 operating homes

Estia Health will undertake quantitative scenario analysis in Phase 2 of the TCFD 
roadmap, based on a low emissions scenario and high emissions scenario, which 
will include consideration of a 2-degree scenario. This is an important step to fully 
understand the impact of climate change to Estia Health. 

Phase 3 will seek to demonstrate the financial exposure of the organisation under 
these two scenarios. 

This work will influence future decisions and planning, as well as acting as an 
education piece for Estia Health management.

Estia Health’s Board Risk Management Committee has responsibility to oversee 
the organisation’s climate-related risk management identification and strategy, 
with guidance, input and action from the Executive Sustainability Committee and 
Executive Risk Management Committee. 

In FY19, Estia Health undertook a materiality assessment, which was 
benchmarked to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. From a survey 
of over 2,000 internal and external stakeholders, it identified resilience to climate 
change as a material issue. 

Estia Health will repeat this materiality assessment in Phase 2 of our TCFD 
roadmap with the aim of updating and improving relevant data for use in risk-
based decisions.

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recommendation

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climate-
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are integrated 
into the 
organisation’s 
overall risk 
management

Metrics used by 
the organisation 
to assess climate-
related risks and 
opportunities 
in line with its 
strategy and risk 
management 
process

Responding to climate-related risk is a focus within the ‘respecting our 
environment’ segment of Estia Health’s Sustainability Strategy and includes both 
physical and transition risks and opportunities. 

physical risk:

•	 The climate resilience modelling tool developed in FY21 will be used for a 

deeper assessment of homes in the portfolio that have been identified at higher 
risk to the physical impacts of climate change. From this assessment climate 
risk adaptation plans will be developed as required. Ongoing, these homes will 
be monitored through the use of an IDMS

•	 A sustainable procurement strategy will be developed, which will consider 

supply chain instability and risk

Transition risk:

•	 Estia Health’s Sustainability Strategy addresses several aspects of climate risk, 

including initiatives aimed at achieving a carbon emissions reduction

•	 Emissions reduction initiatives will include a move to using more renewable 

energy, in addition to the renewable energy initiatives already introduced across 
94% of homes in our portfolio

Additional actions related to transition risk will be updated in line with a scenario 
modelling and analysis in Phase 2 of Estia Health’s TCFD roadmap. 

The Board’s role is to set the risk appetite for the organisation, to oversee the risk 
management framework and satisfy itself that the framework is sound.

The Board, Board Risk Management Committee and Executive Sustainability 
Committee collaborate to assess the influence of climate change on Estia Health’s 
operations and categorises risk to determine the acceptable threshold or risk 
tolerance for each identified risk. The business strategy can then be set with 
these risk parameters.

In Phase 2 of Estia Health’s TCFD roadmap an updated materiality assessment 
will be completed and reflected in the business strategy and risk matrix.

Estia Health’s Sustainability Strategy details targets in the areas of climate 
resilience, waste, energy, carbon and water. A baseline review was conducted 
in FY19 to measure the metrics of water usage (ML), fuel consumption (kms), 
greenhouse gas emissions (CO2), energy usage (MWh) and waste production 
(tonnes) against per operating bed day*.

FY21 performance against this baseline will be reviewed and all updated data will 
be input into an IDMS for ongoing measurement.

Estia Health will regularly measure performance against these targets, with the 
objective to review and re-assess targets, being mindful of our priority to have 
a safe environment for our residents and employees, notably as we manage 
through COVID-19 and pandemic events. 

*per operating bed day allows for metrics to be allocated as usage against number of residents living in our homes.

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Progress Snapshot

The following Progress Snapshot provides a summary of FY21 progress across Estia 
Health Strategic Pillars and Sustainability Strategy.

Success factors - 
2024 target

FY21 progress

CArE

100% met outcomes from 
the Aged Care Quality 
and Safety Commission 
assessment visits

95 assessment visits conducted in FY21 across 60 homes. Ten homes received 
unmet outcomes during FY21, four are still being resolved within the agreed 
timeframes (as at 20 August 2021). Of the expected outcomes examined 
in these visits, we achieved a 97% of fully met outcomes and continually 
examine how we can fully meet requirements on all occasions. (FY20 result: 
42 assessment conducted across 31 homes. Nine assessed as non-compliant, 
four of which resolved during FY20)

Government recognition 
of our support and 
partnerships with Primary 
Health Networks (PHNs)

Opportunities for continued collaboration to support resident care, included 
trailing new government services including Wellbeing SA’s My Home Hospital, 
a service that brings hospital-level care to people in their homes and 
residential aged care homes

Reduce complaints by 50% 
year on year to the Aged 
Care Quality and Safety 
Commission (ACQSC)

Reduce procedures, 
guidelines and forms by 
at least 50% to streamline 
clinical care processes

CuSTOMEr

Estia Health Consumer 
Experience Report (CER) 
scores greater than 93% 
satisfaction rating*

Net Promoter Score (NPS)** 
of 50 or more for likelihood 
of residents and families to 
recommend Estia Health

External complaints to ACQSC improved to be 28% below industry 
benchmark for most recently published period January – March 2021 

(FY20 result: January – March 2020 4.8% above industry benchmark)

Work continued in streamlining our procedures, guidelines and forms to 
provide clearer guidance to our teams and reduce the time required to 
complete and review paperwork. COVID-19 required both new and amended 
procedures, guidelines and forms to be developed, with a significant number 
of documents being streamlined, updated or removed.

FY21: 93.7% satisfaction rating (FY20: 93.0%) 

FY21: +51 Net Promoter Score: (FY20: +49)

Customer experience 
driving occupancy rates 
higher than peers

FY21: average occupancy 91.2% (FY20: 93.2%) 
Pre COVID-19 average occupancy 93.6%, consistently above sector and peers 
31.6 % of short-term residents moved into a home permanently (FY20: 37.5%)

* Satisfaction defined as percentage of responses that report experience as “most of the time” or “always”
**  Net Promoter Score (NPS) measures the loyalty of a company’s customer base with a score from -100 to +100, which is calculated from 

people responses to the question “How likely are you to recommend this organisation to a friend or family member?”

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Success factors - 
2024 target

FY21 progress

pEOplE

Zero preventable lost time 
injuries

LTIFR: 11.9* (FY20: 4.9) 
Impacted by COVID-19 – there is a continued focus on frequency, severity and 
cost of claims

70% uptake of employee 
wellbeing programs

•	 Launch of EstiaWell in November 2020, Estia Health’s first dedicated 

wellbeing program

•	 4.48% of Estia Health employees utilising EAP services (FY20: 3.9%) 
Reflective of COVID-19 environment and additional support required

•	 New EAP partner with REACH program delivered by qualified and 

registered psychologists. Available to all employees, their families and 
residents and their families as part of EstiaPlus services

28.5% of advertised** leadership roles recruited internally

Current turnover at 22.6%, sector average attrition is 29%1 (FY20: 18.3%)

Continued focus on decasualisation of our workforce. 7.5% of total hours 
worked as by casual employees (FY20: 8.0%) 

50% of leadership roles 
recruited internally

15% or less employee 
turnover

60% of employees 
completing engagement 
surveys

FY20 completed biannual employee engagement survey. FY22 will launch first 
pulse-based employee engagement survey to allow regular measurement of 
employee engagement and satisfaction levels

COMMunITy

All homes have active 
community engagement 
plans identifying local 
social and environmental 
initiatives

Defining the causes that 
align with Estia Health and 
measure impact using the 
Social Impact Framework

Volunteer programs with 
high satisfaction levels

100% of homes have community connections and partnerships^

All homes surveyed to identify the community causes they support to 
integrate into Social Impact Framework

93% of homes have volunteers supporting residents with a range of activities

Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions have impacted some community-based 
activities and the re-launch of the National Volunteer Program

* LTIFR refers to Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate being the rolling average of the number of lost time injury claims per 1 million hours worked.
**  Leadership roles include central services positions that report to an executive and/or have people leadership responsibility, as well as 

Executive Directors and Care Directors, does not include non-advertised roles

1 The Aged Care Workforce Census 2020, Table 2.9 page 23 

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Progress Snapshot (Continued)

Success factors - 
2024 target

FY21 progress

GrOWTH

Enhancement of homes 
through significant and 
strategic refurbishments

$27.2m invested

•	 Significant refurbishments of nine homes and 787 resident places with 

approved amenity ($3.4m)

•	 Nurse call and close circuit television (CCTV) enhancements ($5.0m)

•	 Asset life-cycle replacements, improvements and sustainability initiatives 

($16.8m)

•	 Information technology (IT) and systems improvements ($2.0m)

Expansion through new or 
brownfield developments 
and acquisitions

Greenfield developments - $0.7m invested

•	 Mt Barker, SA - Development Approval (DA) advanced

Brownfield development - $21.1m invested

•	 Opened a new home in Blakehurst, NSW

•	 Advanced expansion of Burton, SA

•	 Advanced second stage DA for Toorak Garden, SA

Pilot of Estia Health’s first Wellness Centre - offering residents and the 
community access to specialist reablement services

94% of homes have at least one renewable energy initiative (solar, LED 
lighting). Reviewing further energy initiatives and agreements to achieve 
renewable energy targets and carbon emissions reductions.

Service development 
including access to allied 
health services

Environmentally friendly 
programs to improve 
climate resilience and 
reduce dependence on  
non-renewable energy 
sources as per our 
Sustainability Strategy

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Success factors - 
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FY21 progress

SuSTAInABIlITy

Supply 
chain

Water

100% of high-risk suppliers 
have completed an additional 
screening for modern slavery 
risk

Identified high risk suppliers were screened in the FY20 and 
FY21 reporting periods 

Engagement process underway with identified high risk 
suppliers

Reduced average water 
consumption intensity* by 
20%

In FY21 actual water usage was available, building on the 
FY19 spend based analysis** and allowing a baseline to be 
established to measure progress against

Energy  
and  
carbon

20% reduction in 
operational emissions 
intensity  
(Scope 1 and 2)

Waste

50% of generated waste is 
diverted from landfill

Climate 
resilience

Undertake climate 
vulnerability and exposure 
assessment on all assets

FY21 initiatives towards reducing water consumption 
included a microfibre cleaning rollout to reduce water usage 
by an estimated 1.9 megalitres

Our FY21 environmental footprint review showed scope 1 and 2 
emissions intensity dropped by 6% between FY19 and FY21

Driven by a decrease in diesel and natural gas consumption, 
as well as improvements in the emissions intensity of the 
electricity grid

We also acknowledge the potential impact of COVID-19 
on emissions from operations. As such, we will monitor 
emissions closely over the coming year and re-assess targets

Despite a significant increase in personal protective equipment 
(PPE)*** disposal due to the COVID-19 pandemic response, 
overall diversion of waste from landfill increased from 16% in 
FY19 to 17.6% in FY21

We continued to reduce our use of disposable plastic items, 
with the removal of disposable utensils and plastic pill cups, 
diverting approximately nine tonnes of waste from landfill

We established a waste reduction working group to plan 
waste audits – these were paused due to COVID-19 access 
restrictions

Commenced assessment of all Estia Health homes and 
development for climate exposure and vulnerability

A climate resilience tool developed from this assessment will 
allow deeper investigation of homes in areas of higher risk to 
long-term climate change and future adaptation planning

* Water consumption intensity calculated per occupied bed day 
** FY19 data included water spend only, FY21 advanced to include KL consumption 
***includes PPE being disposed in landfill

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Tax 
Transparency 
Report

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Estia Health Limited 
ABN 37 160 986 201

Chief Financial Officer’s Introduction 

Tax Governance and Strategy 

Tax Reconciliations and Contributions 

Income Tax Expense Reconciliation 

Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense  
to Current Tax Liability 

Explanation of Material Temporary  
and Non-Temporary Differences 

Summary of Tax Contributions 

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Chief Financial Officer’s 
Introduction

Estia Health Limited (the “Group”) is one of Australia’s 
largest residential aged care providers caring for 
over 8,000 residents across 69 homes in New South 
Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

The Group’s strategy remains to:

•	 Be a market leader in owning and developing high-
quality residential aged care homes in Australia; 

•	 Provide residents in our homes with the highest 
standards of aged care services in an innovative, 
supportive and caring environment;

•	 Deliver earnings growth through sustained high 
occupancy rates across all homes, opening new 
homes, the enhancement of current homes and 
acquisitions; and

•	 Develop additional earnings from related services 

within the continuum of Aged Care.

The Group is committed to having governance 
policies and practices that maintain a low tax risk 
environment to support the execution of the Group’s 
strategy. 

In creating a low tax risk environment, the Group:

•	 Maintains a framework that ensures compliance 

with all statutory tax obligations;

•	 Maintains a tax risk management framework 

including undertaking tax assessments 
before implementing material transactions or 

arrangements that may lead to an increase in tax 
risk;

•	 Manages its tax affairs in a proactive manner in 
accordance with the relevant tax legislation; and

•	 Maintains constructive working relationships with 
the Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”) and other 
relevant tax authorities.

The information provided in this Report is 
released on a voluntary basis in accordance with 
the recommendations contained in the Board of 
Taxation’s Voluntary Tax Transparency Code. The 
Report should be read in conjunction with the 
financial statements on pages 73 to 173 of this Annual 
Report.

The Group is a tax resident of Australia and does 
not currently operate in foreign jurisdictions, nor 
has it entered into any international related party 
transactions or structures.

We are pleased to disclose our approach to managing 
our tax and the taxes we have contributed in 
Australia.

Steve lemlin 
Chief Financial Officer

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TAX GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGY

The Group’s tax governance is overseen by the Board’s Audit Committee and is guided by its Board Tax Policy 
and Tax Risk Management Framework. These policies set out the Group’s approach to conducting its tax affairs 
and the management of tax risk. The policies include internal escalation processes, including to the Board’s 
Audit Committee, dependent on the nature of the risk and are reviewed on a periodic basis by the Group’s tax 
team with recommendations referred to the Audit Committee for approval.

The Group’s approach to Tax Risk Management is to treat tax related matters responsibly in line with the 
relevant tax laws. The Group has a commitment to transparency, to providing full and timely disclosures and to 
act with integrity in all its tax related matters.

Where there is uncertainty around a tax position in relation to a transaction or a category of transactions, the 
Group will take into consideration the potential impact on shareholder value, its market reputation and the 
impact of possible penalties imposed by the ATO and other relevant authorities. Tax positions are taken only 
when it could be concluded in the circumstances, having regard to relevant authorities, that what is argued 
for is more likely to be correct than incorrect, as defined in the Taxation Administration Act 1953. Tax matters 
that are considered to be high risk are to be reported to the Board’s Audit Committee for consideration. Where 
appropriate, the Group engages with its external advisers to receive tax advice.

The Group seeks to have professional working relationships with the ATO and other relevant tax authorities. 
The Group adopts structures and positions that align to its business outcomes and values and are not driven by 
tax outcomes.

TAX RECONCILIATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS

INCOME TAX EXPENSE RECONCILIATION

A full reconciliation of the Group’s accounting profit for the period to its income tax expense is included in Note B7 
on page 125 of this Annual Report. The Group’s accounting profit has been determined in accordance with Australian 
Accounting Standards (the “Standards”). From this accounting profit, the Group applies Australian tax legislation to 
determine its taxable income or loss for the period, by deducting allowable deductions from assessable income. 

For the period, the Group has determined that it has taxable income to which it applied the Australian statutory 
income tax rate of 30% (2020: 30%) to calculate its tax expense.

Accounting profit / (loss) before income tax

Add: Goodwill impairment expense 

2021

2020

$’000

$’000

9,064

(108,845)

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136,059

Accounting profit before impairment and income tax expense

9,064

27,214

At the Australian statutory income tax rate of 30% (2020: 30%)

2,719

8,164

Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year

Permanent differences

Utilisation of unrecognised tax losses

Income tax expense in the consolidated income statement

Effective tax rate

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61

15

(176)

3,065

8,064

33.8%

29.6%

The Group’s Effective Tax Rate (“ETR”) for the current period is calculated as its income tax expense divided 
by accounting profit before impairment and income tax expense. The calculated ETR for the period of 33.8% 
deviates from the Australian statutory income tax rate of 30% due to differences between accounting profit and 
taxable income as explained above. 

For the year ended 30 June 2020, goodwill impairment expense of $136,059,000 was excluded from the above 
calculation as it was not an allowable tax deduction according to the relevant tax legislation.

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RECONCILIATION OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE TO CURRENT TAX PAYABLE

Income tax expense in the consolidated income statement

Add / (subtract):

Net timing differences

(Under) / Over provision in prior years

Current tax expenses included in income tax expense

Add / (subtract):

Tax payments to tax authorities

Net opening balance

net current tax payable

2021

$’000

3,065

(1,831)

(512)

722

2020

$’000

8,064

8,090

294

16,448

(6,064)

(9,336)

6,504

1,162

(608)

6,504

EXPLANATION OF MATERIAL TEMPORARY AND NON-TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES

A detailed reconciliation of accounting profit to income tax expense and material temporary and non-temporary 
differences is disclosed in Note B7 on page 125 of this Annual Report.

Temporary differences result from differing recognition criteria between the tax and accounting treatment of 
certain transactions which result in transactions being recognised in different periods for tax and accounting 
periods. 

The FY21 temporary difference of $1,831,000 is represented as follows:

•	 In the current period, the Group completed the sale of its land in Mona Vale and recorded a pre-tax profit on 
sale of $7,792,000. A taxable temporary difference arose as the profit was treated as taxable in the previous 
financial year when the Group entered into the contract of sale, however, the accounting profit was not 
recognised in the same financial year. This triggered the recording of a deferred tax asset on the Group’s 
balance sheet. The sale has now completed, and the temporary difference reversed in the current period. 

•	 During the year, the Group recognised an impairment loss on land of $821,000. Under tax legislation, this 

represents an unrealised capital loss which, when realised, can be utilised against future realised capital gains. 
As a result, the tax deductibility of this expense was deferred, with a deferred tax asset recognised on the 
Group’s balance sheet.

•	 The remaining balance is represented by movements in accrued expenses, payroll-related liabilities such as 

annual leave and differences in tax and accounting depreciation rates of buildings. 

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TAX RECONCILIATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS (Continued)

SUMMARY OF TAX CONTRIBUTIONS

Taxes paid by type

Payroll tax 1,2

Income tax 1

Fringe benefits tax

Council rates

Land tax

Stamp duties

Total taxes paid

Taxes collected and remitted by type

Employee PAYG withholding 1

GST (collected and remitted)

GST (paid but reclaimed)

Total taxes collected and remitted, net

The above taxes were remitted to the following Australia revenue 
authorities:

Australian Federal Government

State Governments

Local Governments

Total tax contributions, net

2021

$’000

3,065

(1,831)

(512)

722

2020

$’000

8,064

8,090

294

16,448

(6,064)

(9,336)

6,504

(608)

90,880

1,774

51,138

214

(14,892)

(15,671)

77,762

35,681

83,932

24,967

2,088

45,158

17,643

2,006

110,987

64,807

1  During the financial year ended 30 June 2020, the Group participated in the various tax relief measures offered by the Australia Federal and 
State Goverments and elected to defer the payment of corporate tax instalments, PAYG remittances and state based payroll taxes totalled 
$22,285,000. These deferred tax liabilities were settled in full in the current year.

2  Included in the current year was payroll tax of $445,000 borne by the Group in relation to the Government funded COVID-19 aged care 

retention bonuses, which were remitted to the Group and distributed to the employees on behalf of the Government during the financial year.

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Statement 

Estia Health’s Corporate Governance Statement for 
2021 (Statement) outlines our principal corporate 
governance practices in place during the financial 
year ended 30 June 2021. Copies of all governance 
documents referred to in this Statement can be 
found at investors.estiahealth.com.au1

2020-21 Areas of Governance focus

Key areas of governance focus and activities 
undertaken by the Board, its Committees and 
management during 2020-21 included:

•	 Strategic and financial performance

Our governance policies and practices have been 
consistent with the 4th edition of the ASX Corporate 
Governance Council’s Corporate Governance 
Principles and Recommendations (ASx Governance 
principles) throughout the year. These policies and 
practices are reflected in this Statement as well as 
our Appendix 4G. The Statement is current as at 23 
August 2021 and has been approved by the Estia 
Health Board on that date.

Our Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 
4G are available on the Estia Health website at 
investors.estiahealth.com.au1

The Board and management team maintain 
high standards of corporate governance as 
part of our commitment to create value for our 
stakeholders through effective strategic planning, 
risk management, transparency and corporate 
responsibility.

We regularly review our governance practices in light 
of the growth in the Company and relevant emerging 
corporate governance developments.

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 - A Board and Executive team strategy session 

was held with a focus on reviewing the growth 
opportunities of the core residential service 
and broader aged care adjacencies. The major 
operational pillars supporting this strategy were 
considered

 - The Board reviews the financial performance 
of the business every month and approves an 
annual budget

•	 COVID-19 response

 - Established a COVID-19 Committee comprised 

of the Chair of the Board, and the Chairs of each 
of the Risk Management Committee and Audit 
Committee

 - Established a COVID-19 Critical Incident 

Management Team (CIMT) to oversee the 
response to the pandemic. All aspects of 
infection prevention and control (IPC) for 
resident and employee safety protocols for 
homes and offices. Implemented a regular weekly 
communication cadence to update employees on 
pandemic response changes, impacts to homes 
and colleagues. Established an internal online 
portal to continuously update employees on the 
changes to policies and procedures related to the 
company’s response to the pandemic. Regular 
coordinated communications were issued to 
residents and their representatives during this time

•	 Our people

 - Established a People Committee to consider 

strategic actions and provide oversight of critical 
operational issues, with regard to the current and 
future supply and demand of a skilled workforce

 - Established the Work Health and Safety Committee 
to provide guidance and oversight on strategies to 

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support the health and wellness of the workforce 
and including the safety of residents

•	 Social and environment

 - Integrated environmental, social and governance 
issues into Estia Health’s Corporate Strategy with 
resident care and human capital identified as the 
short-term material non-financial risks

 - Made further progress on integrated reporting 
and increased our disclosure and transparency 
on key sustainability issues

 - Reviewed opportunities to positively impact 

environmental issues and commenced roll out 
of various high value projects, including the 
development of a climate resilience tool to assess 
the physical risk of the portfolio as an initial step 
in meeting the Taskforce for Climate-Related 
Financial Disclosure recommendations

•	 Governance

 - Reviewed and updated relevant governance 
policies, charters, and practices to reflect the 
4th Edition of the ASX Corporate Governance 
Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and 
Recommendations

 - Approved internal audit program was developed 

by management, and oversight is provided by the 
Risk Management Committee

 - Continued oversight as management responded to 
COVID-19 and the impact of increased expectations 
and actions from regulators across the sector 

 - Engaged and meeting with key regulators

 - Met with shareholders and proxy advisors as part 
of Estia Health’s ongoing engagement to discuss 
matters relating to our business performance, 
governance and remuneration

 - Introduced legislated Modern Slavery Statement

•	 Risk

 - Established a Clinical Governance Committee

 - Reviewed cybersecurity risks and appropriate 

mitigation plans

 - Oversight of home accreditation outcomes, 

with a focus on Aged Care Quality Standards, 
particularly Standard 8

 - Reviewed WHS and people-associated risk plans 

for further improvements

Board committees

Our Board has delegated specific authority to six 
Board Committees, which assist the Board by 
examining various issues and making recommendations. 
A description of each Committee and its responsibilities 
are set out in our Statement.

In FY21 there were 63 formal Board and Board 
Committee meetings. Between formal meetings 
management provided the Board with material 
business and other updates as well as information 

in response to requests from Board meetings. In 
addition, Board members have informal conversations 
with employees, which are important in assessing the 
culture within Estia Health and visits to homes are 
scheduled throughout the year and Director’s attend 
the annual management conference. Due to COVID-19 
restrictions, the home visits were paused and the 
Board transitioned to enabling virtual attendance 
at all Board and Board Committee meetings and 
meetings with management.

Our Board has established the following standing 
Committees, which assist with the execution of its 
responsibilities. The composition and effectiveness of 
the Committees are reviewed on an annual basis:

•	 Audit Committee;

•	 Risk Management Committee; 

•	 Nomination and Remuneration Committee; and

•	 Property and Investment Committee

Each of these Committees operate in accordance with 
specific charters approved by our Board, which sets 
out its composition, functions and responsibilities.

In addition, our Board may establish ad-hoc 
committees or delegate authority to existing 
committees to oversee specific activities. During 
FY20, the Board established two additional 
committees, both of which remain in existence at the 
date of our Statement:

•	 Royal Commission and Regulatory Committee; and

•	 COVID-19 Committee

Also during the year the Board established a Class 
Action Committee for the sole purpose of assisting 
the Board with matters concerning the class action 
against the Company. As this matter has now been 
resolved, this committee is no longer required.

Details of the number of committee meetings held 
during the year and individual directors’ attendance 
at these meetings can be found in the 2021 Directors’ 
Report.

Responsibilities of management

Our CEO/MD oversees the day-to-day management 
of the business and, with the support of senior 
management, reports to the Board on the exercise 
of his delegated authority. Our CEO/MD has been 
delegated (as) the authority to manage the Company 
in accordance with the strategy, plans and policies 
approved by the Board. The delegations are reviewed 
by the Board from time to time.

Our CEO/MD, COO and CFO report to the Board at 
each meeting. In addition to regular reporting from 
management, the Board has unlimited access to 
senior management and external advisors.

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Estia Health’s Board comprises a majority of Independent Non-executive Directors 
who, together with the Managing Director, have an appropriate balance of skills, 
knowledge, experience, independence and diversity. They each bring a wealth of 
experience to the Board’s deliberations to enable the maximum benefit for our 
shareholders, residents, suppliers, employees, government regulators and members 
of the community in which Estia Health operates.

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM
Non-executive Director and Chairman 
LL.B (Hons), LL.M (with Dist), JSD

Gary holds the degrees of LL.B (Hons) and LL.M (with 
dist.) from Victoria University of Wellington, as well 
as a Doctor of Juridical Science (JSD) from Cornell 
University, New York.

Gary has extensive international business experience 
and has been involved in numerous cross-border 
mergers and acquisitions.

Gary is Chairman of Cromwell Property Group 
Limited and Ardent Leisure Group Limited, Executive 
Director of Ariadne Australia Limited, and a Director of 
Thorney Opportunities Limited and Hearts and Minds 
Investments Limited. Gary is also a Commissioner of the 
Australian Rugby League Commission and a Director of 
the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

Gary was Chairman of Coats Group plc from May 
2004 to April 2012, Chairman of Clearview Wealth 
Ltd from 2013 to May 2016, Chairman of Ridley 
Corporation from June 2015 to June 2020, Executive 
Director of Guinness Peat Group plc from 1990 to 
April 2011 and has held directorships of numerous 
companies, including The Straits Trading Co Limited, 
Tag Pacific Limited, Pro-Pac Packaging Limited, 
Premier Investments Ltd, Westfield Group, Tower 
Australia Limited, Australian Wealth Management 
Limited, Tyndall Australia Limited (Deputy 
Chairman), Joe White Maltings Limited (Chairman), 
CIC Limited, Whitlam Turnbull & Co Limited and 
Industrial Equity Limited.

Gary has authored numerous articles on a variety of 
legal and commercial topics.

Gary was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia 
(AM) in recognition of his significant services to 
business and to the community.

Committees: Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee, Audit Committee, Property and 
Investment Committee, Royal Commission and 
Regulatory Committee (Chair), COVID-19 Committee.

Listed Company Directorships (including those 
in the last three years): Ariadne Australia Limited, 
Ardent Leisure Group Limited (Chair), Thorney 

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Opportunities Ltd, Hearts and Minds Investments 
Limited, Cromwell Property Group (Chair), Straits 
Trading Co. Ltd (resigned 30 September 2020), 
Ridley Corporation Limited (resigned 26 August 
2020), Premier Investments Limited (28 July 2018).

Ian Thorley 
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director 
MCom (UNSW), GAICD

Ian has over 30 years’ health and aged care 
experience in both Australia and overseas.

Appointed as Chief Executive Officer in October 2018, 
Ian was previously Estia Health's Chief Operating 
Officer from October 2016.

Ian’s executive experience includes CEO and COO 
roles in large aged care groups, acute private hospital 
groups and diagnostic services in Australia and 
internationally. Ian has been at the forefront of major 
developments that have shaped Australia’s healthcare 
sector, including the privatisation of public hospitals, 
new reimbursement and funding models, and a broad 
range of public/private sector service models.

Ian has held the position of Non-executive Director in 
private equity owned, and ASX listed companies and 
has consulted to aged care operators, private hospital 
groups, health insurers and health logistics businesses 
throughout Australia.

Ian is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a Bachelor 
of Health Administration and a Master of Commerce 
from the University of NSW.

norah Barlow, OnZM
Non-executive Director 
BCA, ACA, ONZM

Norah holds a Bachelor of Commerce and 
Administration from Victoria University and is a 
Chartered Accountant.

Norah is amongst Australasia’s most experienced 
and respected executives and directors, with an 
in-depth knowledge of the aged and healthcare 
sector. Norah also holds extensive experience as the 
highly-respected former CEO and former Director of 
Summerset Group, an NZX and ASX-listed company 

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named Australasia’s best retirement village operator 
four years running.

Norah has a strong background across business 
leadership and management, strategy, corporate 
finance, governance, tax and accounting. Norah was 
President of the Retirement Villages Association 
(NZ) for seven years and made an Officer of the 
New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business 
in 2014.

Norah was also a Non-executive Director of Ingenia 
Communities Group, Evolve Education Group Limited, 
and chair of the Audit Committee for Methven 
Limited. Norah stepped down as CEO of Estia Health 
in November 2018 and remains on the board as a 
Non-executive Director. Norah is currently Chief 
Executive of Heritage Lifecare Limited.

Committees: Property and Investment Committee.

Listed Company Directorships (including those in 
the last three years): Evolve Education Group Limited 
(resigned 18 September 2019).

Karen penrose
Non-executive Director 
B.Com (UNSW), FAICD and CPA

Karen is an experienced Company Director who has 
served as a full-time Non-executive Director since 
2014 on the boards of ASX listed companies across 
the financial services, aged care, healthcare, resources 
and infrastructure sectors.

Karen's executive career was in leadership and CFO 
roles, mainly in financial services. Karen worked with 

CBA and HSBC for over 20 years. She is passionate 
about consumer outcomes and financial management 
and is well-versed in operating in a rapidly changing 
regulatory environment.

Karen is a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee 
of Bank of Queensland, Ramsay Health Care and 
Vicinity Centres. She is also Director of Marshall 
Investments Pty Ltd and Rugby Australia Limited.

Karen was formally a director of Future Generation 
Global Investment Company Limited, AWE Limited 
and Spark Infrastructure Group Limited.

Karen is a member of Chief Executive Women.

Committees: Audit Committee (Chair),  
Risk Management Committee, Royal Commission  
& Regulatory Committee, COVID-19 Committee.

Listed Company Directorships (including those in 
the last three years): Bank of Queensland Limited, 
Vicinity Centres, Ramsay Health Care, Spark 
Infrastructure Group (resigned May 2020), Future 
Generation Investment Company Limited (resigned 
October 2018).

paul foster
Non-executive Director 
B.Comm, MA, MAICD

Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce (with Merit) from 
the University of Wollongong and a Master of Arts 
from UNSW Australia.

Paul is an experienced Financial Services professional 
and Company Director, with more than 20 years of 
investment experience in the infrastructure, private 

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Non-executive Director 
MBA, Grad Dip Wom Stud, PBC Crit Care, Cert Nsg, 
FAICD FGIA

Helen holds a Master of Business Administration from 
Victoria University. Helen has extensive executive 
and Non-executive experience across the healthcare 
sector. Helen is Chairman of Integral Diagnostics 
Limited and McMillan Shakespeare Limited, and a 
Non-executive Director of HBF Health Limited and 
Victorian Clinical Genetics Service.

Helen was previously the Chief Operating Officer 
and Director of Genesis Care for seven years from 
early inception in 2007, creating Australia’s largest 
radiation oncology and cardiology service business. 
Previous roles also include Non-executive Director 
of Sirtex Medical Limited, Non-executive Director of 
DCA Group Limited which included residential aged 
care in Australia and New Zealand, Non-executive 
Director of AMP Capital Investor’s aged care business 
Domain Principal Group, CEO and Executive Director 
of residential aged care provider Benetas and Board 
member of Melbourne Health and Orygen Research 
Centre.

Helen has also been actively involved in government 
policy reform across various areas of the healthcare 
sector.

Committees: Risk Management Committee (Chair), 
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, COVID-19 
Committee (Chair).

Listed Company Directorships (including those in 
the last three years): Integral Diagnostics Ltd (Chair), 
McMillan Shakespeare Limited (Chair), Sirtex Medical 
Limited (resigned 19 September 2018).

lEAnnE rAlpH
Company Secretary

Leanne is an experienced Company Secretary with 
over 15 years in this field, and holds this position for  
a number of ASX-listed entities. Leanne is a fellow of 
the Governance Institute of Australia and a Graduate 
Member of the Australian Institute of Directors.

equity and real estate asset classes, including 
substantial investments in the healthcare sector.

Paul is a Managing Director at Pacific Equity Partners, 
one of Australia’s largest alternative investment 
management firms. He is also a Non-executive 
Director of WINconnect Pty Ltd, PEP Services Pty Ltd 
and PEP Advisory Services Pty Ltd.

Paul was a Director of the Opal Aged Care Group 
(formerly Domain Principal Group) between 2010 and 
2015 and was Chairman of the Group in 2011. Paul was 
head of AMP Capital's Infrastructure investment 
business in Australia and New Zealand until 2015. 
Before AMP Capital, he was an investment professional 
at Macquarie Group and Perpetual Investments.

Committees: Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee (Chair), Risk Management Committee, 
Property and Investment Committee.

The Honourable Warwick l. Smith, AO 
Non-executive Director 
AO LLB

Warwick is a Non-executive Director of Seven Group 
Holdings (SGH), a leading Australian diversified 
operating and investment group with market-leading 
businesses with investments in a range of industrial 
services, oil and gas, and media businesses.

Warwick is also Chairman, Advisory Board of 
Australian Capital Equity, which has significant 
investment interests through its major shareholding 
in SGH. He is Chairman of Ord Minnett, a leading 
private wealth management group. In addition, he is 
also a Director of SGSP (Australia) Pty Ltd, Jemena 
Northern Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd and Wollar Solar 
Finance Pty Ltd.

Warwick was formerly Chairman of E*TRADE, 
Senior Managing Director of the Australia New 
Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ), Chairman, 
ANZ Thailand and Director, ANZ Greater China and 
Chairman, ANZ New South Wales and Australian 
Capital Territory.

He was an Executive Director with Macquarie Bank 
for 10 years and an Australian Federal Government 
Minister, with a parliamentary career spanning 15 
years, including Minister for Family Services and 
Aged Care.

He was Australia's first Telecommunications 
Ombudsman and has received a Centenary Medal 
and twice been awarded an Order of Australia.

Committees: Property and Investment Committee 
(Chair), Audit Committee, Royal Commission & 
Regulatory Committee.

Listed Company Directorships (including those in 
the last three years): Seven Group Holdings Limited, 
Magnis Energy Technologies Limited (resigned January 
2020), Coates Hire Limited (resigned January 2019).

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Annual 
Financial 
Report

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Estia Health Limited 
ABN 37 160 986 201

Corporate information 

Directors’ report 

Auditor’s independence declaration 

Consolidated statement of profit or loss  
and other comprehensive income 

Consolidated statement of financial position 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity 

Consolidated statement of cash flows 

Section A: About this report 

Section B: Our performance 

Section C: Assets and liabilities 

Section D: Capital, financing, RADs and risk 

Section E: Other information 

Directors’ declaration 

Auditor’s report 

Disclaimer 

Additional information 

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DIrECTOrS 

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM 
Chairman

Ian Thorley 
Managing Director and CEO

Norah Barlow ONZM 
Non-executive Director

Paul Foster  
Nomination and Remuneration Committee Chair

rEGISTErED OffICE 
Level 9, 227 Elizabeth Street  
Sydney NSW 2000

prInCIpAl plACE Of BuSInESS 
Level 9, 227 Elizabeth Street  
Sydney NSW 2000 

SOlICITOrS 

Minter Ellison 

Governor Macquarie Tower  
1 Farrer Place  
Sydney NSW 2000 

Hon. Warwick L Smith AO  
Property and Investment Committee Chair

BAnKErS 

Helen Kurincic  
Risk Management Committee Chair

Karen Penrose 
Audit Committee Chair

COMpAny SECrETAry 

Leanne Ralph 

Westpac Banking Corporation 

275 Kent Street  
Sydney NSW 2000 

Commonwealth Bank of Australia 

201 Sussex Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Australia and New Zealand Bank 
242 Pitt Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

AuDITOrS 

Ernst & Young 

8 Exhibition Street  
Melbourne VIC 3000

Your Directors submit their report on Estia Health Limited ("the Company") and its controlled entities ("Estia" or

the "Group") for the year ended 30 June 2021.

DIRECTORS' REPORT

DIRECTORS

The names and qualifications of the Group’s Directors who held office during the financial year and until the date

of this report are set out below. Directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated.

More information relating to the Directors can be found in the investor centre section of the Group's website

(https://investors.estiahealth.com.au/investor-centre).

DR. GARY H WEISS AM (CHAIRMAN)

Gary was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director in February 2016 and was appointed as

Chairman on 31 December 2016.

Gary holds the degrees of Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Master of Laws (with distinction) from Victoria University

of Wellington, as well as a Doctor of Juridical Science (JSD) from Cornell University, New York.

IAN THORLEY (MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO)

Ian was appointed as the Managing Director and CEO on 23 November 2018. Ian previously held the roles of

Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO prior to the appointment.

Ian holds a Bachelor of Health Administration and a Masters of Commerce from the University of NSW.

NORAH BARLOW ONZM

Norah was appointed to the Board in November 2014 as an Independent Non-executive Director. Norah was

appointed Acting CEO from September 2016, and appointed permanently to the roles of Managing Director and

CEO in November 2016. Norah stepped down from the roles of Managing Director and CEO on 23 November

2018 and remains on the Board as a Non-executive Director.

Norah holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington and is a

Chartered Accountant.

PAUL FOSTER (NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE CHAIR)

Paul was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director in February 2016.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong and a Master of Arts from the University

of NSW.

HON. WARWICK L SMITH AO (PROPERTY AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR)

Warwick was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director in May 2017.

Warwick holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Tasmania.

HELEN KURINCIC (RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR)

Helen was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director in July 2017.

Helen originally qualified as a Registered Nurse specialising in Intensive Care and holds the degrees of

Graduate Diploma in Women's Studies and an MBA from Victoria University, Melbourne and has also attended

Harvard Business School where she completed programs in Best Practice Leadership and Business Innovations

in Global Healthcare.

KAREN PENROSE (AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR)

Karen was appointed to the Board on 17 October 2018 as an Independent Non-executive Director.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, CPA and FAICD.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT

Your Directors submit their report on Estia Health Limited ("the Company") and its controlled entities ("Estia" or
the "Group") for the year ended 30 June 2021.

DIRECTORS

The names and qualifications of the Group’s Directors who held office during the financial year and until the date
of this report are set out below. Directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated.
More information relating to the Directors can be found in the investor centre section of the Group's website
(https://investors.estiahealth.com.au/investor-centre).

DR. GARY H WEISS AM (CHAIRMAN)

Gary was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director in February 2016 and was appointed as
Chairman on 31 December 2016.

Gary holds the degrees of Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Master of Laws (with distinction) from Victoria University
of Wellington, as well as a Doctor of Juridical Science (JSD) from Cornell University, New York.

IAN THORLEY (MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO)

Ian was appointed as the Managing Director and CEO on 23 November 2018. Ian previously held the roles of
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO prior to the appointment.

Ian holds a Bachelor of Health Administration and a Masters of Commerce from the University of NSW.

NORAH BARLOW ONZM

Norah was appointed to the Board in November 2014 as an Independent Non-executive Director. Norah was
appointed Acting CEO from September 2016, and appointed permanently to the roles of Managing Director and
CEO in November 2016. Norah stepped down from the roles of Managing Director and CEO on 23 November
2018 and remains on the Board as a Non-executive Director.

Norah holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington and is a
Chartered Accountant.

PAUL FOSTER (NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE CHAIR)

Paul was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director in February 2016.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong and a Master of Arts from the University
of NSW.

HON. WARWICK L SMITH AO (PROPERTY AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR)

Warwick was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director in May 2017.

Warwick holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Tasmania.

HELEN KURINCIC (RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR)

Helen was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director in July 2017.

Helen originally qualified as a Registered Nurse specialising in Intensive Care and holds the degrees of
Graduate Diploma in Women's Studies and an MBA from Victoria University, Melbourne and has also attended
Harvard Business School where she completed programs in Best Practice Leadership and Business Innovations
in Global Healthcare.

KAREN PENROSE (AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR)

Karen was appointed to the Board on 17 October 2018 as an Independent Non-executive Director.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, CPA and FAICD.

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DIRECTORS' HOLDINGS

Director

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM

Ian Thorley

Norah Barlow ONZM

Paul Foster

Hon. Warwick L Smith AO

Helen Kurincic

Karen Penrose

COMPANY SECRETARY

LEANNE RALPH

Directors.

Number of ordinary shares

78,312

138,001

129,474

24,000

182,000

50,000

32,333

DIRECTORS' REPORT

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

During the financial year, the Group had the following committees:

As at the date of this report, the interest of the directors in the ordinary shares of Estia Health Limited were:

Membership

Audit
Committee

Nomination &
Remuneration
Committee

Risk
Management
Committee

Property &
Investment
Committee

Royal
Commission
& Regulatory
Committee

Chair
Member
Member
Member

Helen Kurincic Warwick Smith Gary Weiss
Karen Penrose Paul Foster
Gary Weiss
Gary Weiss
Paul Foster
Gary Weiss
Warwick Smith Helen Kurincic Karen Penrose Paul Foster

Warwick Smith Gary Weiss
Karen Penrose Karen Penrose

Norah Barlow

COVID-19
Committee

Helen Kurincic

* Norah Barlow was appointed to the Property and Investment Committee on 1 July 2020.

DIRECTORS' MEETINGS

The number of meetings of directors (including meetings of committees of directors) held during the year and the
number of meetings attended by each Director were as follows:

Board
Meetings

Audit
Committee

Nomination
&
Remuneration
Committee

Risk
Management
Committee

Property &
Investment
Committee

COVID-19
Committee

No. of meetings eligible to
attend:

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM
Ian Thorley
Norah Barlow ONZM
Paul Foster
Hon. Warwick L Smith AO
Helen Kurincic
Karen Penrose

19
Attended

6
Attended

6
Attended

8
Attended

3
Attended

18
Attended

The Group’s strategy is to:

19
19
19
19
19
19
19

6
-
-
-
6
-
6

6
-
-
6
-
6
-

3

3
3
3

18

18
16

8

8
8

The Royal Commission and Regulatory Committee held no meetings during the period.

During the year the board established a Class Action Committee comprising Hon. Warwick L Smith AO (Chair),
Ms Helen Kurincic, Ms Karen Penrose, Mr Ian Thorley, and Mr Steve Lemlin, for the sole purpose of assisting
the Board with matters concerning the class action against the Company. This committee met three times during
the period.

All directors have a standing invitation to attend Committee meetings and regularly attend meetings of
Committees, particularly the COVID-19 Risk sub-committee. Such attendance is not reflected in the above
tables.

The board may establish other sub-committees, from time to time, as and when required.

Leanne was appointed as Company Secretary on 3 April 2019. Leanne is an experienced Company Secretary

and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGY

The principal activities of the Group during the year ended 30 June 2021 continued to be the provision of

services in residential aged care homes in Australia as an Approved Provider under the Aged Care Act.

•

•

•

•

be a market leader in owning and developing high quality residential aged care homes in Australia.

provide residents with the highest standards of aged care services in an innovative, supportive and caring

environment.

deliver earnings growth through sustained high occupancy rates across all homes, opening new homes, the

enhancement of current homes, and acquisitions; and

develop additional earnings from related services within the continuum of Aged Care

THE MARKET IN WHICH ESTIA OPERATES

The Aged Care Funding Authority (“ACFA”) in its 2021 Report disclosed 217,145 operational places in the sector

at 30 June 2020, an increase of 1.8% from the prior year. Services were provided to 244,363 residents (an

increase of 0.7% compared to the prior year) with total revenues of $18.5 billion of which $13.4 billion was

provided by the Australian Government. The Government’s May 2021 response to the Royal Commission

Report into Aged Care is expected to provide $17.7 billion additional funding to the aged care sector over the

next four years, out of which $8.7 billion is expected to be invested towards improving Residential Aged Care

services.

Currently, in order to access Government supported residential aged care services, potential residents must be

assessed as qualifying for such services by a Government Aged Care Assessment Team ("ACAT") and may

then choose a residential aged care home of their choice. Only Approved Providers, such as Estia, with

approved bed licences in accredited homes are eligible to provide services which qualify for Government funding

support. The Government’s response to the Royal Commission proposed multiple reforms to the Residential

Aged Care sector including changes to ACAT assessment and the issuing of bed licences, which will likely

change the financial and operational environment in which Estia operates as referenced further in this report.

The ageing of the Australian population and in particular the ageing of the “baby boomers” is generally expected

to see a marked increase in Australia’s aged population. The 85 years and over cohort will increase from under

500,000 people in 2020 to over one million people by 2040. This is expected to increase the number of

Australians likely to need aged care, including residential aged care in coming years.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Audit

Remuneration

Management

Membership

Committee

Committee

Committee

Nomination &

Risk

Property &

Investment

Committee

Royal

Commission

& Regulatory

COVID-19

Committee

Committee

Chair

Member

Member

Member

Karen Penrose Paul Foster

Helen Kurincic Warwick Smith Gary Weiss

Helen Kurincic

Gary Weiss

Gary Weiss

Paul Foster

Gary Weiss

Warwick Smith Gary Weiss

Warwick Smith Helen Kurincic Karen Penrose Paul Foster

Karen Penrose Karen Penrose

Norah Barlow

* Norah Barlow was appointed to the Property and Investment Committee on 1 July 2020.

DIRECTORS' MEETINGS

The number of meetings of directors (including meetings of committees of directors) held during the year and the

number of meetings attended by each Director were as follows:

Nomination

Risk

Property &

Board

Audit

Remuneration

Management

Investment

COVID-19

Meetings

Committee

Committee

Committee

Committee

Committee

No. of meetings eligible to

attend:

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM

Ian Thorley

Norah Barlow ONZM

Paul Foster

Hon. Warwick L Smith AO

Helen Kurincic

Karen Penrose

19

19

19

19

19

19

19

19

6

6

-

-

-

6

-

6

8

8

8

8

3

3

3

3

3

18

18

18

16

&

6

6

-

-

6

-

6

-

The Royal Commission and Regulatory Committee held no meetings during the period.

During the year the board established a Class Action Committee comprising Hon. Warwick L Smith AO (Chair),

Ms Helen Kurincic, Ms Karen Penrose, Mr Ian Thorley, and Mr Steve Lemlin, for the sole purpose of assisting

the Board with matters concerning the class action against the Company. This committee met three times during

the period.

tables.

All directors have a standing invitation to attend Committee meetings and regularly attend meetings of

Committees, particularly the COVID-19 Risk sub-committee. Such attendance is not reflected in the above

The board may establish other sub-committees, from time to time, as and when required.

During the financial year, the Group had the following committees:

As at the date of this report, the interest of the directors in the ordinary shares of Estia Health Limited were:

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DIRECTORS' HOLDINGS

Director

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM
Ian Thorley
Norah Barlow ONZM
Paul Foster
Hon. Warwick L Smith AO
Helen Kurincic
Karen Penrose

COMPANY SECRETARY

LEANNE RALPH

Number of ordinary shares

78,312
138,001
129,474
24,000
182,000
50,000
32,333

Leanne was appointed as Company Secretary on 3 April 2019. Leanne is an experienced Company Secretary
and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company
Directors.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGY

The principal activities of the Group during the year ended 30 June 2021 continued to be the provision of
services in residential aged care homes in Australia as an Approved Provider under the Aged Care Act.

Attended

Attended

Attended

Attended

Attended

Attended

The Group’s strategy is to:

•

•

•

•

be a market leader in owning and developing high quality residential aged care homes in Australia.

provide residents with the highest standards of aged care services in an innovative, supportive and caring
environment.

deliver earnings growth through sustained high occupancy rates across all homes, opening new homes, the
enhancement of current homes, and acquisitions; and

develop additional earnings from related services within the continuum of Aged Care

THE MARKET IN WHICH ESTIA OPERATES

The Aged Care Funding Authority (“ACFA”) in its 2021 Report disclosed 217,145 operational places in the sector
at 30 June 2020, an increase of 1.8% from the prior year. Services were provided to 244,363 residents (an
increase of 0.7% compared to the prior year) with total revenues of $18.5 billion of which $13.4 billion was
provided by the Australian Government. The Government’s May 2021 response to the Royal Commission
Report into Aged Care is expected to provide $17.7 billion additional funding to the aged care sector over the
next four years, out of which $8.7 billion is expected to be invested towards improving Residential Aged Care
services.

Currently, in order to access Government supported residential aged care services, potential residents must be
assessed as qualifying for such services by a Government Aged Care Assessment Team ("ACAT") and may
then choose a residential aged care home of their choice. Only Approved Providers, such as Estia, with
approved bed licences in accredited homes are eligible to provide services which qualify for Government funding
support. The Government’s response to the Royal Commission proposed multiple reforms to the Residential
Aged Care sector including changes to ACAT assessment and the issuing of bed licences, which will likely
change the financial and operational environment in which Estia operates as referenced further in this report.

The ageing of the Australian population and in particular the ageing of the “baby boomers” is generally expected
to see a marked increase in Australia’s aged population. The 85 years and over cohort will increase from under
500,000 people in 2020 to over one million people by 2040. This is expected to increase the number of
Australians likely to need aged care, including residential aged care in coming years.

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THE MARKET IN WHICH ESTIA OPERATES (CONTINUED)

The Group’s growth strategy is to provide services to meet this growing demographic demand.

THE GROUP’S PORTFOLIO

The Group delivers services across 69 homes in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria,
of which 62 are freehold sites. As at 30 June 2021, these homes had 6,289 operational bed licences, and the
Group holds a further 159 off-line and provisional licences pending activation through future developments.

The Group employs in excess of 7,500 employees as nurses, care workers, catering staff, support and
administration staff and management.

CARE AND SERVICES

Quality of care and services to residents is the foremost priority for the Group. The Group is committed to
delivering the highest quality care to people who choose to trust in Estia at an important time in their lives.

The Group provides permanent care in a safe and supportive environment for people who are no longer able to
live at their own home. Short-term respite and rehabilitation care is also provided for older Australians who
normally live at their home, but temporarily require a higher level of support and care following a hospital stay,
an accident or medical event, or to allow their normal carers to take a break.

Each Estia home is managed by an Executive Director who leads a team of clinical staff, nurses, personal care
assistants, lifestyle and allied health co-ordinators, chefs, cleaning, laundry and maintenance staff. During
periods of lockdowns or restricted access associated with COVID-19, additional resident liaison staff are
engaged as appropriate to assist families in keeping in touch with their loved ones, remotely or in person. In
each home, Registered Nurses are rostered on all shifts, 24 hours a day, every day.

Clinical Care and Quality standards, protocols, policies and procedures are established centrally under the
direction of the Clinical Governance Committee, chaired by an independent expert, Professor Simon Wilcock.
The application of these policies and procedures at a home level is managed by each home Executive Director
supported by regional and local educators and support teams.

When new residents are welcomed into an Estia home, their individual needs are assessed in order to develop
tailored clinical care plans. The inclusion of families in the process assists in the identification of meaningful
ways to assist residents to feel comfortable and supported in their new home beyond clinical care.

Food and nutrition form a critical part of the care and well-being of Estia’s residents. Home menus are reviewed
by nutritionists and food is prepared fresh on-site every day by Estia chefs. Wherever possible, food is sourced
from Australian producers with a focus on fresh high-quality ingredients. All Estia chefs attend in-house master
class workshops as part of their development and the Group’s commitment to delivering nutritious, quality meals
for all residents.

Lifestyle co-ordinators liaise with physiotherapists and other allied health support services to design and deliver
a wide range of activities to support the mental, social and welfare needs of residents. Cultural and community
engagement is further fostered with relationships with outside organisations including local schools.

Quality of care is monitored by uniform clinical quality indicators, which are measured and reviewed by the
Quality Improvement Committee. Internal audit reviews of quality of care are regularly undertaken by the
Group’s quality team and key clinical performance data is assessed against industry benchmarks by
independent consultants.

Regular surveying of resident and family satisfaction levels is conducted using the same criteria originally
adopted by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s ("ACQSC") Consumer Experience Reports ("CER")
during inspection visits to homes. The Group achieved an overall average 93.7% (2020: 93.0%) satisfaction
rating across the questions during the year to 30 June 2021, based on the percentage of responses that
reported experience as "most of the time" or "always".

REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, REFORM AND THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO AGED CARE

The Residential Aged Care sector is highly regulated within the provisions of the Aged Care Act and the Aged

Care Quality and Safety Commission Act 2018. The ACQSC approves providers and monitors the quality of care

and services delivered. The Department of Health currently issues bed licences on a strictly controlled basis,

governs the services which are delivered and levels of funding and revenue. As such Government policy settings

have a major impact on the financial performance of providers.

Prior to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (the “Royal Commission”), there had been

multiple significant reviews and reports commissioned by Government into the operation of the sector since the

publication of the Aged Care Roadmap in 2016. Most of the recommendations were not implemented.

The Royal Commission was called by the Prime Minister in September 2018 and handed down its final report in

February 2021 containing 148 specific recommendations. The Government provided a formal response

statement in late May 2021 and announced increased funding measures in the May 2021 Budget.

ROYAL COMMISSION

As one of the large Approved Providers, the Group along with many providers was required by the Royal

Commission to provide two data sets of information in relation to the quality of care and staff hours worked at its

homes. The Group complied by the requested date for each submission and was not asked to appear before the

Royal Commission following those submissions nor in relation to any matters relating to its operations. Estia was

not referenced in the final report in relation to any performance matters.

The Group CEO Mr Ian Thorley was invited to make a submission to the Royal Commission in relation to the

future funding, financing and sustainability of the sector and appeared before the Commission on 21 September

2020. Mr Thorley presented the Group’s views on necessary sector reform to create a sustainable and high

quality sector where funding and financing arrangements would support the financial viability of efficient

providers and enable investment returns sufficient to attract the capital required to meet the increase in expected

The Royal Commission’s 148 recommendations are wide-ranging and can be categorised into the following

demand and quality.

areas:

Governance and prudential regulation

•

•

•

Quality and safety

• Workforce

Funding and financing

Many of the recommendations, if adopted by the Government, will lead to greater cost and administrative

burdens on providers and create increased hurdles and potential barriers to entry for new entrants.

The Royal Commission recognised that legislated funding to the sector had been insufficient to support the level

of services and quality expected by the community and would need to be significantly increased in future to meet

those expectations and the Royal Commission’s own recommendations. The Commissioners recommended

some immediate steps be taken and a longer-term review and re-positioning of pricing and funding be

undertaken to ensure the financial sustainability of the sector.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE ROYAL COMMISSION

Many of the responses will require legislative approvals following detailed assessment, research and

consultation which is expected to take place over the next 2-3 years including the passing of a new Aged Care

Selected key matters which the Government has indicated will form part of its proposed legislative change

Act.

include:

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THE MARKET IN WHICH ESTIA OPERATES (CONTINUED)

The Group’s growth strategy is to provide services to meet this growing demographic demand.

THE GROUP’S PORTFOLIO

The Group delivers services across 69 homes in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria,

of which 62 are freehold sites. As at 30 June 2021, these homes had 6,289 operational bed licences, and the

Group holds a further 159 off-line and provisional licences pending activation through future developments.

The Group employs in excess of 7,500 employees as nurses, care workers, catering staff, support and

administration staff and management.

CARE AND SERVICES

Quality of care and services to residents is the foremost priority for the Group. The Group is committed to

delivering the highest quality care to people who choose to trust in Estia at an important time in their lives.

The Group provides permanent care in a safe and supportive environment for people who are no longer able to

live at their own home. Short-term respite and rehabilitation care is also provided for older Australians who

normally live at their home, but temporarily require a higher level of support and care following a hospital stay,

an accident or medical event, or to allow their normal carers to take a break.

Each Estia home is managed by an Executive Director who leads a team of clinical staff, nurses, personal care

assistants, lifestyle and allied health co-ordinators, chefs, cleaning, laundry and maintenance staff. During

periods of lockdowns or restricted access associated with COVID-19, additional resident liaison staff are

engaged as appropriate to assist families in keeping in touch with their loved ones, remotely or in person. In

each home, Registered Nurses are rostered on all shifts, 24 hours a day, every day.

Clinical Care and Quality standards, protocols, policies and procedures are established centrally under the

direction of the Clinical Governance Committee, chaired by an independent expert, Professor Simon Wilcock.

The application of these policies and procedures at a home level is managed by each home Executive Director

supported by regional and local educators and support teams.

When new residents are welcomed into an Estia home, their individual needs are assessed in order to develop

tailored clinical care plans. The inclusion of families in the process assists in the identification of meaningful

ways to assist residents to feel comfortable and supported in their new home beyond clinical care.

Food and nutrition form a critical part of the care and well-being of Estia’s residents. Home menus are reviewed

by nutritionists and food is prepared fresh on-site every day by Estia chefs. Wherever possible, food is sourced

from Australian producers with a focus on fresh high-quality ingredients. All Estia chefs attend in-house master

class workshops as part of their development and the Group’s commitment to delivering nutritious, quality meals

for all residents.

Lifestyle co-ordinators liaise with physiotherapists and other allied health support services to design and deliver

a wide range of activities to support the mental, social and welfare needs of residents. Cultural and community

engagement is further fostered with relationships with outside organisations including local schools.

Quality of care is monitored by uniform clinical quality indicators, which are measured and reviewed by the

Quality Improvement Committee. Internal audit reviews of quality of care are regularly undertaken by the

Group’s quality team and key clinical performance data is assessed against industry benchmarks by

independent consultants.

Regular surveying of resident and family satisfaction levels is conducted using the same criteria originally

adopted by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s ("ACQSC") Consumer Experience Reports ("CER")

during inspection visits to homes. The Group achieved an overall average 93.7% (2020: 93.0%) satisfaction

rating across the questions during the year to 30 June 2021, based on the percentage of responses that

reported experience as "most of the time" or "always".

REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, REFORM AND THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO AGED CARE

The Residential Aged Care sector is highly regulated within the provisions of the Aged Care Act and the Aged
Care Quality and Safety Commission Act 2018. The ACQSC approves providers and monitors the quality of care
and services delivered. The Department of Health currently issues bed licences on a strictly controlled basis,
governs the services which are delivered and levels of funding and revenue. As such Government policy settings
have a major impact on the financial performance of providers.

Prior to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (the “Royal Commission”), there had been
multiple significant reviews and reports commissioned by Government into the operation of the sector since the
publication of the Aged Care Roadmap in 2016. Most of the recommendations were not implemented.

The Royal Commission was called by the Prime Minister in September 2018 and handed down its final report in
February 2021 containing 148 specific recommendations. The Government provided a formal response
statement in late May 2021 and announced increased funding measures in the May 2021 Budget.

ROYAL COMMISSION

As one of the large Approved Providers, the Group along with many providers was required by the Royal
Commission to provide two data sets of information in relation to the quality of care and staff hours worked at its
homes. The Group complied by the requested date for each submission and was not asked to appear before the
Royal Commission following those submissions nor in relation to any matters relating to its operations. Estia was
not referenced in the final report in relation to any performance matters.

The Group CEO Mr Ian Thorley was invited to make a submission to the Royal Commission in relation to the
future funding, financing and sustainability of the sector and appeared before the Commission on 21 September
2020. Mr Thorley presented the Group’s views on necessary sector reform to create a sustainable and high
quality sector where funding and financing arrangements would support the financial viability of efficient
providers and enable investment returns sufficient to attract the capital required to meet the increase in expected
demand and quality.

The Royal Commission’s 148 recommendations are wide-ranging and can be categorised into the following
areas:

•

•

Governance and prudential regulation

Quality and safety

• Workforce

•

Funding and financing

Many of the recommendations, if adopted by the Government, will lead to greater cost and administrative
burdens on providers and create increased hurdles and potential barriers to entry for new entrants.

The Royal Commission recognised that legislated funding to the sector had been insufficient to support the level
of services and quality expected by the community and would need to be significantly increased in future to meet
those expectations and the Royal Commission’s own recommendations. The Commissioners recommended
some immediate steps be taken and a longer-term review and re-positioning of pricing and funding be
undertaken to ensure the financial sustainability of the sector.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE ROYAL COMMISSION

Many of the responses will require legislative approvals following detailed assessment, research and
consultation which is expected to take place over the next 2-3 years including the passing of a new Aged Care
Act.

Selected key matters which the Government has indicated will form part of its proposed legislative change
include:

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE ROYAL COMMISSION (CONTINUED)

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Short-term financial relief by way of an of $10 per day increase in the daily fee supplements from 1 July
2021. If this had been applied to the Group’s occupied bed days in FY21 this would have equated to an
additional $20.6 million of revenue.

Mandated minimum care hours from October 2023, with a commitment to increase funding to cover
increased costs.

A wide range of regulatory, supervisory, prudential, reporting and governance improvements which will be
introduced over the next 18-24 months.

The replacement of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) with a case-mix model (referred to as AN-ACC)
by October 2022.

Confirmation that an independent pricing authority will provide pricing recommendations to Government.

An increase of 80,000 new home care packages over the next two years.

Establishment of working groups or other bodies to undertake research or planning and propose detailed
solutions in a range of areas, many of which are likely to have a material impact on financial outcomes but
will not be known for some time including:

• abolition of Aged Care Approval Round (ACAR) or allocated bed licences by 2024,

• alternative capital funding sources to potentially replace Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) from
2025

licences.

• increased user-pay amended means or asset testing and any increase in resident co-contributions.

The Government Response has not yet defined:

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

to what extent future input cost inflation will be supported by legislated revenue rate increases in order to
address sector margin compression,

a level of appropriate returns to cover the provision of capital or delivery of services,

how the costs associated with the delivery of increased minimum staff care hours will impact funding at a
home level,

how workforce planning and remuneration levels will operate to ensure a sufficient supply of skilled workers
is available to the sector to meet increased needs,

detail on any future regulatory requirements subsequent to the proposed abolition of bed licences in 2024
nor any transitional arrangements, including necessary legislative processes,

information on alternative capital funding solutions for the potential replacement of RADs by 2025,

future arrangements in relation to user co-contribution to ensure that proposed changes can be sustainably
financed by the Commonwealth Budget.

The Government response to the Royal Commission recommendations is widely expected to lead to higher
costs and increased regulatory requirements upon operators. Most of the more substantive changes are still
subject to considerable design, development, consultation and then implementation risk, all of which will need to
be successfully completed before the full impact to consumers and operators can be known.

Securing a sufficient, well trained workforce will need ongoing and priority attention by Government, training

institutions and providers.

Under current arrangements, the announced reforms will also add significantly to the cost of future aged care

services for Government, and therefore future taxpayers, raising concerns about the sustainability of future aged

care services which remain to be resolved.

The Group will continue to advocate for its residents and appropriate sector reform and legislated changes to

deliver a sustainable and high-quality aged care sector where funding and financing arrangements support the

financial viability of efficient providers and provide investment returns sufficient to attract the capital required to

meet the increase in expected demand and quality.

BED LICENCES

The Government has announced its intention to abolish the ACAR and associated supply restrictions on bed

licences which will take effect from June 2024. This is a positive move which will increase consumer choice,

competition and is line with the strong recommendations of the peak consumer body, Council on the Ageing

(COTA) and the Group’s own recommendations to the Royal Commission. The Directors believe this will be

beneficial to the Group which will no longer be restricted by the allocation process in the scope or geography of

its development and expansion. These proposed changes will require enacting in legislation as part of the

proposed new Aged Care Act for which the Government has indicated a target date for enacting of 2023. Until

such time, Approved Providers may only secure Government subsidies and fees if they hold appropriate

The Group’s balance sheet at 30 June 2021 included a value of $221.3 million relating to bed licences, and an

associated deferred tax liability of $64.6 million. The majority of this was established under fair value accounting

rules on the purchase of homes and providers from 2014 to 2016, when there existed an open market value for

bed licences, varying over time and regions from $25,000 up $100,000 per bed licence. $2.7 million related to

licences acquired on market during 2018-2019.

The Directors believe this reform will be positive for the Group’s growth prospects. As referenced in note C6

Goodwill and Intangibles of the Financial Statements, the value in use assessment of the Group’s total assets,

including intangibles and bed licence, exceeds the reported net book value. Given this fact and the uncertainty at

this time as to whether the legislation will be enacted, in what form and with what associated transitional

arrangements, the Directors have determined that the carrying value of these bed licences in the financial

statements continues to be appropriate at the date of this report. It is possible that as further information

becomes available as this process progresses that the reported value of these licences may be impaired either

progressively or in total immediately. Any such impairment would be a non-cash item without adverse impact on

solvency, liquidity or banking covenants.

COVID-19

As a result of the pandemic, all of the Group's homes were impacted at one time or another during the year to

varying degrees by the need for visitor restrictions, increased Infection Protection and Control (“IPC”) protocols,

increased Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) consumption, and higher cleaning and waste disposal cost.

As has been well-documented, the State of Victoria was severely impacted by the “second wave’ of COVID-19

from early July 2020, with major restrictions including a lockdown which did not ease until November 2020. Of

the Group’s 27 homes in Victoria, 11 experienced at least one infection in a resident or staff member and, sadly,

36 residents who had contracted COVID 19 died during this “second wave”. No homes outside of Victoria

experienced any infections during the period.

The Group responded rapidly and comprehensively to the outbreak in Victoria by working with the relevant

Government agencies in managing its response at a home level in accordance with guidelines and its COVID-19

Response Plans. Measures taken included: restriction of visitors to homes, testing and isolation of new

admissions, use of full PPE, increased dedicated IPC personnel, and family or resident liaison staff. In addition,

the Group adopted the Victorian industry voluntary code restricting staff to working at one site. The Group

provided and continues to provide paid Quarantine Leave for staff who are symptomatic or awaiting test results.

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE ROYAL COMMISSION (CONTINUED)

Short-term financial relief by way of an of $10 per day increase in the daily fee supplements from 1 July

2021. If this had been applied to the Group’s occupied bed days in FY21 this would have equated to an

Securing a sufficient, well trained workforce will need ongoing and priority attention by Government, training
institutions and providers.

Under current arrangements, the announced reforms will also add significantly to the cost of future aged care
services for Government, and therefore future taxpayers, raising concerns about the sustainability of future aged
care services which remain to be resolved.

The Group will continue to advocate for its residents and appropriate sector reform and legislated changes to
deliver a sustainable and high-quality aged care sector where funding and financing arrangements support the
financial viability of efficient providers and provide investment returns sufficient to attract the capital required to
meet the increase in expected demand and quality.

BED LICENCES

The Government has announced its intention to abolish the ACAR and associated supply restrictions on bed
licences which will take effect from June 2024. This is a positive move which will increase consumer choice,
competition and is line with the strong recommendations of the peak consumer body, Council on the Ageing
(COTA) and the Group’s own recommendations to the Royal Commission. The Directors believe this will be
beneficial to the Group which will no longer be restricted by the allocation process in the scope or geography of
its development and expansion. These proposed changes will require enacting in legislation as part of the
proposed new Aged Care Act for which the Government has indicated a target date for enacting of 2023. Until
such time, Approved Providers may only secure Government subsidies and fees if they hold appropriate
licences.

The Group’s balance sheet at 30 June 2021 included a value of $221.3 million relating to bed licences, and an
associated deferred tax liability of $64.6 million. The majority of this was established under fair value accounting
rules on the purchase of homes and providers from 2014 to 2016, when there existed an open market value for
bed licences, varying over time and regions from $25,000 up $100,000 per bed licence. $2.7 million related to
licences acquired on market during 2018-2019.

The Directors believe this reform will be positive for the Group’s growth prospects. As referenced in note C6
Goodwill and Intangibles of the Financial Statements, the value in use assessment of the Group’s total assets,
including intangibles and bed licence, exceeds the reported net book value. Given this fact and the uncertainty at
this time as to whether the legislation will be enacted, in what form and with what associated transitional
arrangements, the Directors have determined that the carrying value of these bed licences in the financial
statements continues to be appropriate at the date of this report. It is possible that as further information
becomes available as this process progresses that the reported value of these licences may be impaired either
progressively or in total immediately. Any such impairment would be a non-cash item without adverse impact on
solvency, liquidity or banking covenants.

COVID-19

As a result of the pandemic, all of the Group's homes were impacted at one time or another during the year to
varying degrees by the need for visitor restrictions, increased Infection Protection and Control (“IPC”) protocols,
increased Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) consumption, and higher cleaning and waste disposal cost.

As has been well-documented, the State of Victoria was severely impacted by the “second wave’ of COVID-19
from early July 2020, with major restrictions including a lockdown which did not ease until November 2020. Of
the Group’s 27 homes in Victoria, 11 experienced at least one infection in a resident or staff member and, sadly,
36 residents who had contracted COVID 19 died during this “second wave”. No homes outside of Victoria
experienced any infections during the period.

The Group responded rapidly and comprehensively to the outbreak in Victoria by working with the relevant
Government agencies in managing its response at a home level in accordance with guidelines and its COVID-19
Response Plans. Measures taken included: restriction of visitors to homes, testing and isolation of new
admissions, use of full PPE, increased dedicated IPC personnel, and family or resident liaison staff. In addition,
the Group adopted the Victorian industry voluntary code restricting staff to working at one site. The Group
provided and continues to provide paid Quarantine Leave for staff who are symptomatic or awaiting test results.

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additional $20.6 million of revenue.

Mandated minimum care hours from October 2023, with a commitment to increase funding to cover

increased costs.

by October 2022.

A wide range of regulatory, supervisory, prudential, reporting and governance improvements which will be

introduced over the next 18-24 months.

The replacement of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) with a case-mix model (referred to as AN-ACC)

Confirmation that an independent pricing authority will provide pricing recommendations to Government.

An increase of 80,000 new home care packages over the next two years.

Establishment of working groups or other bodies to undertake research or planning and propose detailed

solutions in a range of areas, many of which are likely to have a material impact on financial outcomes but

will not be known for some time including:

• abolition of Aged Care Approval Round (ACAR) or allocated bed licences by 2024,

• alternative capital funding sources to potentially replace Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) from

2025

• increased user-pay amended means or asset testing and any increase in resident co-contributions.

The Government Response has not yet defined:

to what extent future input cost inflation will be supported by legislated revenue rate increases in order to

address sector margin compression,

a level of appropriate returns to cover the provision of capital or delivery of services,

how the costs associated with the delivery of increased minimum staff care hours will impact funding at a

home level,

how workforce planning and remuneration levels will operate to ensure a sufficient supply of skilled workers

is available to the sector to meet increased needs,

detail on any future regulatory requirements subsequent to the proposed abolition of bed licences in 2024

nor any transitional arrangements, including necessary legislative processes,

information on alternative capital funding solutions for the potential replacement of RADs by 2025,

future arrangements in relation to user co-contribution to ensure that proposed changes can be sustainably

financed by the Commonwealth Budget.

The Government response to the Royal Commission recommendations is widely expected to lead to higher

costs and increased regulatory requirements upon operators. Most of the more substantive changes are still

subject to considerable design, development, consultation and then implementation risk, all of which will need to

be successfully completed before the full impact to consumers and operators can be known.

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COVID-19 (CONTINUED)

In July 2020 the Group was issued with Notices to Agree (“Notices”) from the Aged Care Quality and Safety
Commission ("ACQSC") in relation to the COVID-19 outbreaks at Heidelberg West and Ardeer respectively.
These Notices required Estia to agree to undertake specified actions. All matters identified by the ACQSC have
been addressed to the satisfaction of ACQSC and no further action is required from Estia.

During September and October 2020, the outbreaks were progressively resolved and the last of Estia’s homes
with a COVID-19 infection was declared free of COVID-19 on 10 November 2020.

Subsequent to November 2020, there were periodic outbreaks and lockdowns in all States during the year. The
Group’s homes responded in line with health guidelines, including temporary closing to visitors. No Estia homes
experienced infections in residents or staff between November 2020 and 30 June 2021.

The financial impacts arising from the pandemic are explained later in this Report.

It is evident that the impacts of COVID-19 on the community will continue to be experienced for the foreseeable
future and the impact on the aged care sector which cares for some of the most vulnerable members of the
community will likely continue to be significant. As local infections and “clusters” emerge in local communities it
is likely that regular lockdowns, restrictions to visitor access and increased PPE usage will continue to be part of
the normal operating mode of residential aged care homes. The Group regularly reviews its COVID-19
Response Plans and established a program of outbreak simulations to enhance the skills and preparedness of
managers and staff to respond to a variety of COVID-19 related events or situations.

The Group continues to work closely with each State’s Public Health Unit, the Commonwealth Department of
Health and the ACQSC to manage and monitor residents’ and staff health, safety and well-being.

All residents were offered COVID-19 vaccines at their Estia home in the period from April to June.

The Federal Government announced that it expected the States to issue public health orders before 17
September 2021 to make vaccinations mandatory for all residential aged care workers. It is anticipated that all
States will have issued relevant public health Directions by that date.

The Group has undertaken awareness programs, requested all staff are vaccinated in advance of any legislation
and established an in-reach program offering vaccinations at each home to all staff and residents which
commenced in July.

As of 20 August 2021, 82.4% of the Group’s residents and 82.1% of employees had been partially or fully
vaccinated against COVID-19.

ACCREDITATION AND COMPLIANCE

The ACQSC undertakes regular assessment inspections at all homes in the sector. During the year 95
accreditation visits were made to 60 of the Group’s homes. All homes have at all times remained fully accredited
and no Estia home has been sanctioned during the period or subsequently. 10 homes received a report of
unmet outcomes during the period, of which 6 were fully resolved within any required time frames. At the date of
this Report, 4 homes have remaining unmet outcomes, which the group continues to work with ACQSC to
resolve in expected time frames.

DIRECTORS' REPORT

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The financial performance of the Group was materially impacted by COVID-19. The pandemic increased costs,

reduced occupancy and revenue, the effects of which were partially offset by additional Government funding.

The financial performance has been presented in the section below, which is different to prior years, to provide a

better understanding for shareholders of the financial impact of COVID-19 and other non-recurring items during

this volatile and unprecedented period.

In addition to the impact of COVID-19, input cost inflation, primarily resulting from employment Enterprise

Agreements, continued to run ahead of Government funding rate increases leading to continued margin

compression as resident care and service levels were maintained. Margin erosion across the sector was a key

finding of the Royal Commission.

Government Revenue - Excluding Temporary Funding and Grants

Government Temporary Funding and Grants

Resident and Other Revenue

Total Operating Revenues & Grants

Employee Benefit Expense

Non Wage Expenses

COVID-19 Incremental Expense

EBITDA - Mature Homes

Royal Commission Expenses

Net loss or (gain) from Homes in Ramp-Up

Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses

Other Income - Asset Disposals

Net Finance Costs

Operating Profit Before Income Tax, Class Action & Impairment Expense

Income Tax expense (Pre Class Action & Impairment Expenses)

Profit for the Period (Pre Class Action & Impairment Expenses)

Class Action Settlement Expenses

Impairment Expenses

Income Tax Benefit on Class Action & Impairment Expenses

Profit (Loss) for the Period

2021

$'000

443,218

21,426

147,406

612,050

430,648

94,639

24,309

62,454

105

625

42,263

(9,487)

6,496

22,452

6,493

15,959

12,409

980

(3,428)

5,998

2020

$'000

426,188

7,382

146,310

579,880

404,272

90,287

2,538

82,783

101

(491)

39,119

(214)

8,491

35,777

10,599

25,178

-

144,622

(2,535)

(116,909)

EBITDA is categorised as non-IFRS financial information prepared in accordance with ASIC Regulatory Guide 230 - Disclosing

non-IFRS financial information, issued in December 2011. EBITDA is a measure consisting of earnings before interest, tax,

depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses and gain or loss on sale of assets held for sale and has been adjusted

from the reported information to assist readers to better understand the financial performance of the business in each financial

period. This non-IFRS financial information, while not subject to audit, has been extracted from the financial records. These

financial records have been used for the preparation of the financial report, which has been subject to an audit by the external

auditors.

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COVID-19 (CONTINUED)

In July 2020 the Group was issued with Notices to Agree (“Notices”) from the Aged Care Quality and Safety

Commission ("ACQSC") in relation to the COVID-19 outbreaks at Heidelberg West and Ardeer respectively.

These Notices required Estia to agree to undertake specified actions. All matters identified by the ACQSC have

been addressed to the satisfaction of ACQSC and no further action is required from Estia.

During September and October 2020, the outbreaks were progressively resolved and the last of Estia’s homes

with a COVID-19 infection was declared free of COVID-19 on 10 November 2020.

Subsequent to November 2020, there were periodic outbreaks and lockdowns in all States during the year. The

Group’s homes responded in line with health guidelines, including temporary closing to visitors. No Estia homes

experienced infections in residents or staff between November 2020 and 30 June 2021.

The financial impacts arising from the pandemic are explained later in this Report.

It is evident that the impacts of COVID-19 on the community will continue to be experienced for the foreseeable

future and the impact on the aged care sector which cares for some of the most vulnerable members of the

community will likely continue to be significant. As local infections and “clusters” emerge in local communities it

is likely that regular lockdowns, restrictions to visitor access and increased PPE usage will continue to be part of

the normal operating mode of residential aged care homes. The Group regularly reviews its COVID-19

Response Plans and established a program of outbreak simulations to enhance the skills and preparedness of

managers and staff to respond to a variety of COVID-19 related events or situations.

The Group continues to work closely with each State’s Public Health Unit, the Commonwealth Department of

Health and the ACQSC to manage and monitor residents’ and staff health, safety and well-being.

All residents were offered COVID-19 vaccines at their Estia home in the period from April to June.

The Federal Government announced that it expected the States to issue public health orders before 17

September 2021 to make vaccinations mandatory for all residential aged care workers. It is anticipated that all

States will have issued relevant public health Directions by that date.

The Group has undertaken awareness programs, requested all staff are vaccinated in advance of any legislation

and established an in-reach program offering vaccinations at each home to all staff and residents which

As of 20 August 2021, 82.4% of the Group’s residents and 82.1% of employees had been partially or fully

commenced in July.

vaccinated against COVID-19.

ACCREDITATION AND COMPLIANCE

The ACQSC undertakes regular assessment inspections at all homes in the sector. During the year 95

accreditation visits were made to 60 of the Group’s homes. All homes have at all times remained fully accredited

and no Estia home has been sanctioned during the period or subsequently. 10 homes received a report of

unmet outcomes during the period, of which 6 were fully resolved within any required time frames. At the date of

this Report, 4 homes have remaining unmet outcomes, which the group continues to work with ACQSC to

resolve in expected time frames.

Annual financial report

DIRECTORS' REPORT

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The financial performance of the Group was materially impacted by COVID-19. The pandemic increased costs,
reduced occupancy and revenue, the effects of which were partially offset by additional Government funding.
The financial performance has been presented in the section below, which is different to prior years, to provide a
better understanding for shareholders of the financial impact of COVID-19 and other non-recurring items during
this volatile and unprecedented period.

In addition to the impact of COVID-19, input cost inflation, primarily resulting from employment Enterprise
Agreements, continued to run ahead of Government funding rate increases leading to continued margin
compression as resident care and service levels were maintained. Margin erosion across the sector was a key
finding of the Royal Commission.

Government Revenue - Excluding Temporary Funding and Grants
Government Temporary Funding and Grants
Resident and Other Revenue

Total Operating Revenues & Grants
Employee Benefit Expense
Non Wage Expenses
COVID-19 Incremental Expense

EBITDA - Mature Homes
Royal Commission Expenses
Net loss or (gain) from Homes in Ramp-Up
Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses
Other Income - Asset Disposals
Net Finance Costs

Operating Profit Before Income Tax, Class Action & Impairment Expense
Income Tax expense (Pre Class Action & Impairment Expenses)

Profit for the Period (Pre Class Action & Impairment Expenses)
Class Action Settlement Expenses
Impairment Expenses
Income Tax Benefit on Class Action & Impairment Expenses

2021
$'000

443,218
21,426
147,406

612,050
430,648
94,639
24,309

62,454
105
625
42,263
(9,487)
6,496

22,452
6,493

15,959
12,409
980
(3,428)

2020
$'000

426,188
7,382
146,310

579,880
404,272
90,287
2,538

82,783
101
(491)
39,119
(214)
8,491

35,777
10,599

25,178
-
144,622
(2,535)

Profit (Loss) for the Period

5,998

(116,909)

EBITDA is categorised as non-IFRS financial information prepared in accordance with ASIC Regulatory Guide 230 - Disclosing
non-IFRS financial information, issued in December 2011. EBITDA is a measure consisting of earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses and gain or loss on sale of assets held for sale and has been adjusted
from the reported information to assist readers to better understand the financial performance of the business in each financial
period. This non-IFRS financial information, while not subject to audit, has been extracted from the financial records. These
financial records have been used for the preparation of the financial report, which has been subject to an audit by the external
auditors.

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED)

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

Occupancy

Occupancy rates across the Group’s portfolio of homes have been affected by the pandemic to greatly varying
degrees depending on the location. In particular, the extent of the outbreak, long lockdowns, and restrictions in
Victoria in the period had a far greater impact than in other homes which is shown in the table below:

.

Victorian Homes
Other States
Total Group

Spot at
20/08/21

Average
H2FY21

Average
H1FY21

Average
2021

Average
2020

88.9%
94.8%
92.8%

86.8%
94.5%
91.8%

85.1%
93.5%
90.6%

85.9%
94.0%
91.2%

90.7%
94.5%
93.2%

Total occupied bed days in FY21 were 2,062,958 (FY20: 2,076,808)

Revenues & Grants

In addition to the impact of occupancy declines, revenues in the period were impacted by the Group’s decision to
cease resident billings at several homes during COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria and to cease Additional Services
billings at all homes in Victoria for 3 months as a result of limitations on the ability to deliver those services
during the State-wide lock down. All homes in Victoria returned to full billing from 1 November 2020.

Income in the period was supported by temporary Government funding and grants of $21.4 million, as shown
below:

Underline
Temporary Funding Increases
Grants to Reimburse Outbreak Related Costs
Grants Provided as Personal Protective Equipment
Total Government Temporary Funding and Grants

Government Revenue - Excluding Temporary Funding and Grants
Government Revenue -Temporary Funding
Government Grants
Resident and Other Revenue

Total Operating Revenue & Grants
Less: Government Grants
Imputed DAP Revenue on RAD or Bond Balances (AASB 16 impact)
Operating Revenue From New Homes in Ramp-Up

Total Revenue

Operational Costs

2021
$'000
11,826
7,369
2,231
21,426

2021
$'000

443,218
11,826
9,600
147,406

612,050
(9,600)
42,316
1,539

646,305

2020
$'000

426,188
7,382
-
146,310

579,880
-
43,407
13,621

636,908

Operating costs were significantly impacted by the Group’s response to COVID-19 during the period. The impact
varied by region and period depending on the degree to which homes were directly impacted by outbreaks.
Costs were higher during the first half year when the second wave in Victoria reached its peak and reduced
progressively during the remainder of the year. The Group has incurred total incremental costs as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic of approximately $24.3 million in the period.

Incremental COVID-19 related staff costs in the period of $11.2 million arose from multiple sources, totalling $7.1
million in the 27 Victorian homes, $4.1 million in the 43 homes in other States and included:

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED)

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

Quarantine and Pandemic leave

•

•

•

•

•

Increased agency, wages supplement and “surge” workforce costs

Costs of Resident Liaison Staff assisting with family communications and engagement

Additional Infection Prevention Control staff assisting with active training, monitoring and assistance

Costs associated with additional support staff transferred from Queensland and New South Wales.

Incremental COVID-19 related non-staff costs in the period were $13.1 million, totalling $6.6 million in Victoria

and $6.5 million in other States. These costs were primarily in relation to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),

cleaning and waste disposal with most of the costs in Victoria relating to the major outbreaks at four homes.

Employee Benefit Expense

COVID-19 Incremental Expense *

Employee Benefits Expense From New Homes in Ramp-Up

Total Employee Benefit Expense

Non Wage Costs

COVID-19 Incremental Expense *

Non-Wage Costs From New Home Ramp-Up

Total Non-Wage Expenses **

2021

$'000

430,648

11,198

1,575

443,421

94,639

13,111

5,489

113,239

2020

$'000

404,272

931

10,797

416,000

90,287

1,607

2,333

94,227

* Presented on a combined basis as COVID-19 incremental expenses in the earlier table.

** Non-wage costs comprise Administration, Occupancy and Resident Expenses

Class Action Settlement

On 15 February the Company reached an agreement to settle the shareholder class action commenced against

it in July 2019 in the Federal Court of Australia, relating to market disclosures made between August 2015 and

October 2016. The settlement was approved by the Federal Court on 7 May 2021, without admission of liability

on May 7 2021 and a total settlement sum of $38.4 million being paid in the period. The Company contributed

$12.35 million to this settlement, with the balance being contributed by the Company’s insurers. The Directors

determined that the agreement to settle the class action was a commercial decision made in the best interests of

the Company and its shareholders.

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOWS

The Group’s balance sheet has $615.7 million of equity supporting $1,864.7 of total assets.

The Group’s capital and funding position is a product of the efficiency of operating profit to cash conversion, net

RAD flows, capital investment and dividend distributions. At 30 June 2021, the Group had net bank debt of $81.1

million and net assets of $615.7 million.

The balance of RADs (including the probate liability) at the end of the period was $863.9 million, compared to

$836.3 million at 30 June 2020. During this period RADs received from current residents increased from

$736.4million to $761.1 million with probate liability increasing from $99.9 million to $102.8 million. It is noted

that the Government has indicated in its response to the Royal Commission Final Report that it proposes to

review the role of RADs with a view to establishing potential alternative sources of capital.

The Group remains in compliance with the covenants applying to its $330 million syndicated financing facility,

which next matures in November 2022. (FY23 year).

There has been no significant change in the Group’s financial position after 30 June 2021.

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED)

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

Occupancy

Occupancy rates across the Group’s portfolio of homes have been affected by the pandemic to greatly varying

degrees depending on the location. In particular, the extent of the outbreak, long lockdowns, and restrictions in

Victoria in the period had a far greater impact than in other homes which is shown in the table below:

.

Victorian Homes

Other States

Total Group

Revenues & Grants

Total occupied bed days in FY21 were 2,062,958 (FY20: 2,076,808)

Spot at

20/08/21

Average

H2FY21

Average

H1FY21

Average

2021

Average

2020

88.9%

94.8%

92.8%

86.8%

94.5%

91.8%

85.1%

93.5%

90.6%

85.9%

94.0%

91.2%

90.7%

94.5%

93.2%

In addition to the impact of occupancy declines, revenues in the period were impacted by the Group’s decision to

cease resident billings at several homes during COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria and to cease Additional Services

billings at all homes in Victoria for 3 months as a result of limitations on the ability to deliver those services

during the State-wide lock down. All homes in Victoria returned to full billing from 1 November 2020.

Income in the period was supported by temporary Government funding and grants of $21.4 million, as shown

below:

Underline

Temporary Funding Increases

Grants to Reimburse Outbreak Related Costs

Grants Provided as Personal Protective Equipment

Total Government Temporary Funding and Grants

Government Revenue - Excluding Temporary Funding and Grants

Government Revenue -Temporary Funding

Government Grants

Resident and Other Revenue

Total Operating Revenue & Grants

Less: Government Grants

Total Revenue

Operational Costs

Imputed DAP Revenue on RAD or Bond Balances (AASB 16 impact)

Operating Revenue From New Homes in Ramp-Up

2021

$'000

11,826

7,369

2,231

21,426

2021

$'000

443,218

11,826

9,600

147,406

612,050

(9,600)

42,316

1,539

2020

$'000

426,188

7,382

146,310

579,880

-

-

43,407

13,621

646,305

636,908

Operating costs were significantly impacted by the Group’s response to COVID-19 during the period. The impact

varied by region and period depending on the degree to which homes were directly impacted by outbreaks.

Costs were higher during the first half year when the second wave in Victoria reached its peak and reduced

progressively during the remainder of the year. The Group has incurred total incremental costs as a result of the

COVID-19 pandemic of approximately $24.3 million in the period.

Incremental COVID-19 related staff costs in the period of $11.2 million arose from multiple sources, totalling $7.1

million in the 27 Victorian homes, $4.1 million in the 43 homes in other States and included:

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED)

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

•

•

•

•

•

Quarantine and Pandemic leave

Increased agency, wages supplement and “surge” workforce costs

Costs of Resident Liaison Staff assisting with family communications and engagement

Additional Infection Prevention Control staff assisting with active training, monitoring and assistance

Costs associated with additional support staff transferred from Queensland and New South Wales.

Incremental COVID-19 related non-staff costs in the period were $13.1 million, totalling $6.6 million in Victoria
and $6.5 million in other States. These costs were primarily in relation to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
cleaning and waste disposal with most of the costs in Victoria relating to the major outbreaks at four homes.

Employee Benefit Expense
COVID-19 Incremental Expense *
Employee Benefits Expense From New Homes in Ramp-Up
Total Employee Benefit Expense

Non Wage Costs
COVID-19 Incremental Expense *
Non-Wage Costs From New Home Ramp-Up
Total Non-Wage Expenses **

2021
$'000

430,648
11,198
1,575
443,421

94,639
13,111
5,489
113,239

2020
$'000

404,272
931
10,797
416,000

90,287
1,607
2,333
94,227

* Presented on a combined basis as COVID-19 incremental expenses in the earlier table.
** Non-wage costs comprise Administration, Occupancy and Resident Expenses

Class Action Settlement

On 15 February the Company reached an agreement to settle the shareholder class action commenced against
it in July 2019 in the Federal Court of Australia, relating to market disclosures made between August 2015 and
October 2016. The settlement was approved by the Federal Court on 7 May 2021, without admission of liability
on May 7 2021 and a total settlement sum of $38.4 million being paid in the period. The Company contributed
$12.35 million to this settlement, with the balance being contributed by the Company’s insurers. The Directors
determined that the agreement to settle the class action was a commercial decision made in the best interests of
the Company and its shareholders.

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOWS

The Group’s balance sheet has $615.7 million of equity supporting $1,864.7 of total assets.

The Group’s capital and funding position is a product of the efficiency of operating profit to cash conversion, net
RAD flows, capital investment and dividend distributions. At 30 June 2021, the Group had net bank debt of $81.1
million and net assets of $615.7 million.

The balance of RADs (including the probate liability) at the end of the period was $863.9 million, compared to
$836.3 million at 30 June 2020. During this period RADs received from current residents increased from
$736.4million to $761.1 million with probate liability increasing from $99.9 million to $102.8 million. It is noted
that the Government has indicated in its response to the Royal Commission Final Report that it proposes to
review the role of RADs with a view to establishing potential alternative sources of capital.

The Group remains in compliance with the covenants applying to its $330 million syndicated financing facility,
which next matures in November 2022. (FY23 year).

There has been no significant change in the Group’s financial position after 30 June 2021.

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Estia remains committed to the provision of residential aged care services, which the Directors consider will

continue to form an essential part of the continuum of aged care. This is particularly the case at the higher levels

of complex care, including needs which home care cannot currently fulfill. The Directors consider that the

Group’s balance sheet, scale, systems, leadership and management sees the Group well-placed to continue to

be a leading provider in a reformed residential aged care sector.

As referenced in detail in this report, the impacts of COVID-19 on the community will continue to be experienced

for the foreseeable future and the impact on the aged care sector which cares for some of the most vulnerable

members of the community will likely continue to be significant. The pandemic situation remains volatile and

unpredictable and the potential financial impact of future outbreaks in the community or Estia homes remains

At the date of this report, there are varying degrees of restrictions or lockdowns in the States in which the Group

operates. It is possible that these circumstances will have a depressing impact on future occupancy levels

should restrictions remain in place.

As referenced earlier in this report, the Government’s response to the Royal Commission’s recommendations,

once enacted into legislation, are widely expected to lead to greater cost, compliance, and administrative

requirements on operators. Most of the more substantive changes are still the subject of significant design,

development, and consultation prior to implementation. Importantly, most are subject to Government legislation

which has not been drafted at the date of this Report. As a result, there remains significant uncertainty over the

detail of what will be enacted and the financial and operational impacts for the sector which will persist for some

time to come.

As a result, the Group will continue to exercise caution over the deployment of capital until such time as there is

greater visibility and certainty of future returns

The Group continues to advocate for appropriate sector reform and legislated changes which will result in a

sustainable and high quality aged care sector where funding and financing arrangements support the financial

viability of efficient providers and provide investment returns sufficient to attract the capital required to meet the

increase in expected demand and quality.

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED)

DEVELOPMENTS, ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS

New Developments and Capital Investment

As previously reported, major capital projects were paused during the period pending a clearer investment
outlook. As a result, total capital investment in the period was $49.0 million (2020: $80.6 million), of which $18.5
million was invested in the completion of the 105-bed new home at Blakehurst (NSW), which opened on 22
February 2021 at a total cost of $41.2 million. As of 20 August 2021, occupancy at Blakehurst was 71.4%, and
RAD receipts were $9.7 million.

During the period the Group continued its investment in a number a refurbishment and asset life-cycle
improvement outcomes as follows:

uncertain.

•

•

•

•

The significant refurbishments of 9 homes with 787 beds ($3.4m)

Upgrades and enhancements to the nurse call and CCTV systems ($5.0m)

Asset life-cycle replacements, improvements and sustainability initiatives ($16.8m) and

IT and systems improvements ($2.0m).

Acquisitions

There were no business acquisitions completed during the period, though the Group continues to identify and
carefully consider single home or portfolio acquisition opportunities within existing geographic networks against
the Group’s investment criteria.

Divestments

During the period, the Group completed the sale of three surplus land sites at Mona Vale (NSW), Wollongong
(NSW) and Grovedale (VIC) which resulted in a combined pre-tax profit on sale of $9.4 million.

In June 2021 the decision was taken to close the Group’s 46 bed home at Keilor Downs in Victoria as it will not
meet emerging community expectations for residential aged care homes in coming years. The home closed on
2nd August 2021, and all residents were assisted in finding new homes with Estia or other local providers.
Employees have been supported either with continued employment at other Estia homes, or redundancy
packages with appropriate support. Costs associated with the closure of $0.3 million were provided for in the
period ended 30 June 2021.

DIVIDENDS

No dividends were declared or paid during the year. On 24 August 2021 the Directors resolved to pay a final
dividend for the year of 2.3 cents per share ($6.0 million) (2020: nil). The record date for the final dividend will be
30 August 2021, with payment being made 17 September 2021. Shares will trade excluding entitlement to the
dividend on 31 August 2021. This dividend represents a payout ratio of 100% of total comprehensive profit for
the year.

The Directors have elected to suspend the Dividend Reinvestment Program at this time.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

Other than those explained in this report relating to COVID-19, there were no significant changes in the state of
affairs of the Group during the financial year ended 30 June 2021.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE

Other than those mentioned above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the reporting
period which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those
operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years.

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LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS

Estia remains committed to the provision of residential aged care services, which the Directors consider will
continue to form an essential part of the continuum of aged care. This is particularly the case at the higher levels
of complex care, including needs which home care cannot currently fulfill. The Directors consider that the
Group’s balance sheet, scale, systems, leadership and management sees the Group well-placed to continue to
be a leading provider in a reformed residential aged care sector.

As referenced in detail in this report, the impacts of COVID-19 on the community will continue to be experienced
for the foreseeable future and the impact on the aged care sector which cares for some of the most vulnerable
members of the community will likely continue to be significant. The pandemic situation remains volatile and
unpredictable and the potential financial impact of future outbreaks in the community or Estia homes remains
uncertain.

At the date of this report, there are varying degrees of restrictions or lockdowns in the States in which the Group
operates. It is possible that these circumstances will have a depressing impact on future occupancy levels
should restrictions remain in place.

As referenced earlier in this report, the Government’s response to the Royal Commission’s recommendations,
once enacted into legislation, are widely expected to lead to greater cost, compliance, and administrative
requirements on operators. Most of the more substantive changes are still the subject of significant design,
development, and consultation prior to implementation. Importantly, most are subject to Government legislation
which has not been drafted at the date of this Report. As a result, there remains significant uncertainty over the
detail of what will be enacted and the financial and operational impacts for the sector which will persist for some
time to come.

As a result, the Group will continue to exercise caution over the deployment of capital until such time as there is
greater visibility and certainty of future returns

The Group continues to advocate for appropriate sector reform and legislated changes which will result in a
sustainable and high quality aged care sector where funding and financing arrangements support the financial
viability of efficient providers and provide investment returns sufficient to attract the capital required to meet the
increase in expected demand and quality.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED)

DEVELOPMENTS, ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS

New Developments and Capital Investment

As previously reported, major capital projects were paused during the period pending a clearer investment

outlook. As a result, total capital investment in the period was $49.0 million (2020: $80.6 million), of which $18.5

million was invested in the completion of the 105-bed new home at Blakehurst (NSW), which opened on 22

February 2021 at a total cost of $41.2 million. As of 20 August 2021, occupancy at Blakehurst was 71.4%, and

RAD receipts were $9.7 million.

improvement outcomes as follows:

During the period the Group continued its investment in a number a refurbishment and asset life-cycle

The significant refurbishments of 9 homes with 787 beds ($3.4m)

Upgrades and enhancements to the nurse call and CCTV systems ($5.0m)

Asset life-cycle replacements, improvements and sustainability initiatives ($16.8m) and

•

•

•

•

There were no business acquisitions completed during the period, though the Group continues to identify and

carefully consider single home or portfolio acquisition opportunities within existing geographic networks against

IT and systems improvements ($2.0m).

Acquisitions

the Group’s investment criteria.

Divestments

During the period, the Group completed the sale of three surplus land sites at Mona Vale (NSW), Wollongong

(NSW) and Grovedale (VIC) which resulted in a combined pre-tax profit on sale of $9.4 million.

In June 2021 the decision was taken to close the Group’s 46 bed home at Keilor Downs in Victoria as it will not

meet emerging community expectations for residential aged care homes in coming years. The home closed on

2nd August 2021, and all residents were assisted in finding new homes with Estia or other local providers.

Employees have been supported either with continued employment at other Estia homes, or redundancy

packages with appropriate support. Costs associated with the closure of $0.3 million were provided for in the

period ended 30 June 2021.

DIVIDENDS

the year.

No dividends were declared or paid during the year. On 24 August 2021 the Directors resolved to pay a final

dividend for the year of 2.3 cents per share ($6.0 million) (2020: nil). The record date for the final dividend will be

30 August 2021, with payment being made 17 September 2021. Shares will trade excluding entitlement to the

dividend on 31 August 2021. This dividend represents a payout ratio of 100% of total comprehensive profit for

The Directors have elected to suspend the Dividend Reinvestment Program at this time.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

Other than those explained in this report relating to COVID-19, there were no significant changes in the state of

affairs of the Group during the financial year ended 30 June 2021.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE

Other than those mentioned above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the reporting

period which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those

operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years.

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The following business risks are considered to be some of the key risks to the Group’s performance and growth.

CHANGES TO REGULATORY OR FUNDING FRAMEWORK

Risk

The Australian residential aged care industry is highly regulated, with more than 70% of the total
revenue comprising funding from the Australian Government. Almost all of the Group’s revenues
were derived from services provided in accordance with the Aged Care Act and approximately 74%
was paid to the Group from the Australian Government directly. Capital flows from Refundable
Accommodation Deposits ("RADs") are also governed by the same legislation.

Impact

In February 2021 the Royal Commission into Aged Care handed down its final report.

As referenced earlier in this Report, the Government’s response to the Royal Commission’s
recommendations once enacted into legislation are widely expected to lead to greater cost,
compliance and administrative requirements on operators. Most of the more substantive changes
are still the subject design, development, and consultation prior to implementation. Importantly,
most are subject to Government legislation which has not been drafted at the date of this Report.
As a result, there remains significant uncertainty over the detail of what will be enacted and of the
financial and operational impacts for the sector which will persist for some time to come.

Any regulatory change or changes in Government policies in relation to existing legislation for the
industry may have an adverse impact on the way the Group promotes, manages and operates its
homes, and its financial performance and the carrying value of its assets, including bed licences.
Changes to the regulatory framework could also impact on competition through deregulation or
changes to capital requirements. Regulatory restrictions may also become more burdensome in the
future, which may require the Group to dedicate more time and expenditure to ensuring that the
Group complies with such regulations. Additional accreditation and other requirements, including
changes in relation to accommodation and infection control emanating from COVID-19 may also
result.

Risk
Strategy

Ageing demographics point to increasing demand for aged care services. Estia is committed to the
provision of residential aged care services which will continue to form an essential part of the
continuum of aged care. This is particularly the case at the higher levels of complex care including
needs which home care cannot fulfill.

With more than 95% of these services provided by private providers, whether “Not For Profit” or
“For Profit”, the Directors believe that future regulatory and funding changes will need to ensure a
strong and financially sustainable sector in order to meet community expectations of caring for the
elderly. The Group monitors and assesses changes to the regulatory and funding environment with
a view to adapting and changing its operations in order to continue to provide high quality services
to residents and generate appropriate returns on capital provided by shareholders. This process of
continual review is undertaken with short, medium and long-term planning cycles. The Group seeks
to proactively engage with Government and the sector to advocate for a regulatory and funding
environment which supports a strong and financially sustainable sector.

The Group will continue to exercise caution over the deployment of capital until there is greater
visibility and certainty of future returns resulting from the upcoming Government reviews and
reforms.

DIRECTORS' REPORT

KEY BUSINESS RISKS (CONTINUED)

WORKFORCE

Risk

The Group’s business depends on a specialised health and aged care workforce. There is a risk that

the Group may not be able to recruit and retain a workforce that is appropriately skilled and trained

to meet the existing or future demands of residents at its homes and/or a risk that a shortage of

employees leads to upward wage pressure. Competition from other health care providers, such as

the National Disability and Insurance Scheme ("NDIS"), hospitals, other residential aged care homes

and home care services, for appropriately skilled staff and a general industry shortage of staff in key

areas, such as nurses and other skilled staff may lead to upward pressure on wages and salaries.

The ageing global population will create increasing demand for staff providing care services which

may impact Australia’s ability to secure sufficient inbound migration to support its need for an

increased workforce. The closure of international borders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is

further reducing the pool of potential carer staff from inward migration.

The Royal Commission reported an estimated need for more than 130,000 additional, full-time

equivalent workers by 2050 - a 70% increase on current levels which will create further competitive

pressures on recruiting and retaining staff at all levels.

The impact of COVID-19, the Royal Commission findings and increasingly regulatory activities has

resulted in adverse media and community views about the sector which may reduce the

attractiveness of the sector to potential and existing employees.

Impact

The relative attractiveness to potential employees of the sector may make it more difficult to recruit

and retain quality staff which could result in reduced quality of services provided, capacity or

capability.

Increasing labour costs and labour shortages may arise as a result which may adversely affect the

Group’s business, financial performance and future prospects. This may result in increased costs,

which the Group is unable to recover from residents’ fees or Government funding fees. Staff

shortages may result in increased overtime or use of agency staff, which typically results in higher

staffing costs to the Group. At greater levels of staff shortages the Group may have to reduce the

capacity of homes it operates in order to maintain service levels including delivering future minimum

care staff hours per resident.

Risk

Strategy

Key initiatives are in place to help mitigate the challenges of attracting and retaining workforce and

positioning Estia Health as an employer of choice, these include:

• Review and benchmarking of remuneration and benefits packages, increasing the number of staff

on Enterprise Agreements

• Building a differentiated employee value proposition

• Diversifying recruitment and sourcing strategies to enable access to a broader network of

potential employees.

• Developing effective career pathway and training and development programs

• Developing support programs, retention strategies, and non-financial benefits to increase the

relative attractiveness of the Group as an employer.

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KEY BUSINESS RISKS (CONTINUED)

Risk

The Group’s business depends on a specialised health and aged care workforce. There is a risk that
the Group may not be able to recruit and retain a workforce that is appropriately skilled and trained
to meet the existing or future demands of residents at its homes and/or a risk that a shortage of
employees leads to upward wage pressure. Competition from other health care providers, such as
the National Disability and Insurance Scheme ("NDIS"), hospitals, other residential aged care homes
and home care services, for appropriately skilled staff and a general industry shortage of staff in key
areas, such as nurses and other skilled staff may lead to upward pressure on wages and salaries.

The ageing global population will create increasing demand for staff providing care services which
may impact Australia’s ability to secure sufficient inbound migration to support its need for an
increased workforce. The closure of international borders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is
further reducing the pool of potential carer staff from inward migration.

The Royal Commission reported an estimated need for more than 130,000 additional, full-time
equivalent workers by 2050 - a 70% increase on current levels which will create further competitive
pressures on recruiting and retaining staff at all levels.

The impact of COVID-19, the Royal Commission findings and increasingly regulatory activities has
resulted in adverse media and community views about the sector which may reduce the
attractiveness of the sector to potential and existing employees.

Impact

The relative attractiveness to potential employees of the sector may make it more difficult to recruit
and retain quality staff which could result in reduced quality of services provided, capacity or
capability.

Increasing labour costs and labour shortages may arise as a result which may adversely affect the
Group’s business, financial performance and future prospects. This may result in increased costs,
which the Group is unable to recover from residents’ fees or Government funding fees. Staff
shortages may result in increased overtime or use of agency staff, which typically results in higher
staffing costs to the Group. At greater levels of staff shortages the Group may have to reduce the
capacity of homes it operates in order to maintain service levels including delivering future minimum
care staff hours per resident.

Risk
Strategy

Key initiatives are in place to help mitigate the challenges of attracting and retaining workforce and
positioning Estia Health as an employer of choice, these include:

• Review and benchmarking of remuneration and benefits packages, increasing the number of staff

on Enterprise Agreements

• Building a differentiated employee value proposition
• Diversifying recruitment and sourcing strategies to enable access to a broader network of

potential employees.

• Developing effective career pathway and training and development programs
• Developing support programs, retention strategies, and non-financial benefits to increase the

relative attractiveness of the Group as an employer.

DIRECTORS' REPORT

KEY BUSINESS RISKS

CHANGES TO REGULATORY OR FUNDING FRAMEWORK

Risk

The Australian residential aged care industry is highly regulated, with more than 70% of the total

revenue comprising funding from the Australian Government. Almost all of the Group’s revenues

were derived from services provided in accordance with the Aged Care Act and approximately 74%

was paid to the Group from the Australian Government directly. Capital flows from Refundable

Accommodation Deposits ("RADs") are also governed by the same legislation.

Impact

In February 2021 the Royal Commission into Aged Care handed down its final report.

As referenced earlier in this Report, the Government’s response to the Royal Commission’s

recommendations once enacted into legislation are widely expected to lead to greater cost,

compliance and administrative requirements on operators. Most of the more substantive changes

are still the subject design, development, and consultation prior to implementation. Importantly,

most are subject to Government legislation which has not been drafted at the date of this Report.

As a result, there remains significant uncertainty over the detail of what will be enacted and of the

financial and operational impacts for the sector which will persist for some time to come.

Any regulatory change or changes in Government policies in relation to existing legislation for the

industry may have an adverse impact on the way the Group promotes, manages and operates its

homes, and its financial performance and the carrying value of its assets, including bed licences.

Changes to the regulatory framework could also impact on competition through deregulation or

changes to capital requirements. Regulatory restrictions may also become more burdensome in the

future, which may require the Group to dedicate more time and expenditure to ensuring that the

Group complies with such regulations. Additional accreditation and other requirements, including

changes in relation to accommodation and infection control emanating from COVID-19 may also

result.

Risk

Strategy

Ageing demographics point to increasing demand for aged care services. Estia is committed to the

provision of residential aged care services which will continue to form an essential part of the

continuum of aged care. This is particularly the case at the higher levels of complex care including

needs which home care cannot fulfill.

With more than 95% of these services provided by private providers, whether “Not For Profit” or

“For Profit”, the Directors believe that future regulatory and funding changes will need to ensure a

strong and financially sustainable sector in order to meet community expectations of caring for the

elderly. The Group monitors and assesses changes to the regulatory and funding environment with

a view to adapting and changing its operations in order to continue to provide high quality services

to residents and generate appropriate returns on capital provided by shareholders. This process of

continual review is undertaken with short, medium and long-term planning cycles. The Group seeks

to proactively engage with Government and the sector to advocate for a regulatory and funding

environment which supports a strong and financially sustainable sector.

The Group will continue to exercise caution over the deployment of capital until there is greater

visibility and certainty of future returns resulting from the upcoming Government reviews and

reforms.

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KEY BUSINESS RISKS (CONTINUED)

RAD BALANCES

KEY BUSINESS RISKS (CONTINUED)

OCCUPANCY LEVELS MAY FALL (CONTINUED)

Risk

Non-supported residents may choose to pay for accommodation by a RAD or a Daily
Accommodation Payment, known as a DAP. Approved Providers, such as Estia can set a RAD price
subject to Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approval if in excess of $500,000 but cannot determine
whether a resident pays a RAD or a DAP. The Group has $863 million of funding provided in the
form of RADs from residents, most of which have been deployed in accordance with the Aged Care
Act in the acquisition, building or redevelopment of residential aged care facilities and assets which
are illiquid.

RADs are repayable within legislated timeframes after the departure of a resident. Overall RAD
balances are maintained by the replacement of outgoing RADs with commensurate incoming RADs
from new residents. Falls in occupancy (which may arise for many reasons), changes in
accommodation payment preferences by new residents, or legislated changes may lead to declining
RAD balances which will require replacing with alternative funding sources.

The Royal Commission recommended the replacement of the $32bn of residential aged care RADs
by 2025, however, proposed no alternative source of financing. ACFA recommended, in its report to
Government in March 2021, that no change be made. The Government, in its response to the Royal
Commission, indicated it is assessing the recommendation and has provided no indication of timing
or of potential alternative sources of financing.

Impact

If a large number of departing RAD payers are subsequently replaced by non-RAD paying residents,
or not replaced at all, the Group may need to draw down higher levels of bank or other debt, be
required to reduce capital investment, reduce dividend payments or seek additional capital. Extreme
events resulting in very large net outflows may cause severe liquidity or solvency issues.

In the event that the Government replaces the RAD scheme, the Group would need to replace RAD
balances with alternative funding sources consistent with any transitional arrangements.

Risk
Strategy

The Group regularly monitors and analyses RAD movements and trends across its portfolio of 69
homes. In accordance with the Aged Care Act, the Group maintains a formal liquidity policy intended
to keep sufficient cash or credit facilities reserved to refund RADs as and when they fall due, should
outgoing RADs not be replaced by an equivalent amount of incoming RADs from new residents. Of
the Group’s bank debt facility of $330 million, $211 million was undrawn at 30 June 2021.

The Group will monitor and contribute to any consultancy process in relation to the Government's
review of RADs.

OCCUPANCY LEVELS MAY FALL

Risk

The Group's occupancy levels may fall below expectations as a result of numerous factors, including
but not limited to:

• Increased competition
• Changing consumer trends
• Declining referrals from hospitals and other sources
• Growth of home care services
• Pandemic or epidemic with local, regional or national impact
• Shortage of skilled workers may necessitate capacity restrictions

Impact

Reduced occupancy levels may adversely affect the Group’s financial performance as it will lead
directly to reduced revenues, whilst costs may not be able to decrease in line with the negative
changes in occupancy. Reduced occupancy levels may also have adverse effects on the cash flow
of RADs.

Risk

Strategy

The Group operates a centrally led occupancy team supported by regional and home specific

customer service officers dedicated to securing new residents across the Group’s 69 homes.

Occupancy is pro-actively monitored and managed by this team including ongoing market and

competitor analysis, and monitoring of customer satisfaction and needs. The Group’s services and

home offerings are established, marketed and promoted to meet the needs of the local community,

and staff actively engage with referrers, hospitals, health clinics and GPs within the locale of each

home.

The geographic and demographic spread of the Group’s homes mitigates against factors which may

impact one area, region, state or a specific demographic cohort of the aged population.

FAILURE TO MEET CLINICAL CARE STANDARDS

Risk

The Group may experience a decline in its clinical outcomes in circumstances where incidents are

not identified, assessed or reported, employees do not follow policies and procedures, or external

health agencies or providers do not provide the service, or the quality of service expected.

Impact

Failures to meet clinical care standards may lead to adverse impacts on the Group’s reputation in

the industry and community, leading to a reduction in occupancy. Serious failures may result in

adverse reports by the ACQSC, sanctions or in extreme circumstances, may lead to the loss of

accreditation as an Approved Provider. As a result, there may be an overall decline to profitability

due to decreased occupancy and/or additional costs required to ensure clinical care standards are

improved. Additionally, there may be an increase in medico-legal risk, regulator action and an

increase to medical indemnity and other costs.

Risk

Strategy

The Group maintains a documented system of clinical governance to promote and support the

health, safety and quality of care provision to residents, with the objective of ensuring compliance

with the applicable legislation and departmental policies.

The Group seeks to ensure that its clinical care standards are of the highest quality and any decline

in standards are addressed swiftly. The Risk and Quality Management Frameworks, systems and

processes, with oversight provided by the executive leadership team, provides clinical evaluation

with corrective actions as need is identified. The Group employs a Chief Quality and Risk Officer,

who is primarily responsible for clinical governance strategies and in partnership with People and

Culture, the clinical education and development of the Group’s employees.

The Group has a Clinical Governance Committee to provide clinical oversight and evaluation of

clinical improvement strategy and performance, which is independently chaired by Professor Simon

Willcock, Professor and Discipline Head of General Practice at Sydney University and Director of

Primary Care services at Macquarie University Hospital.

ESTIA'S REPUTATION MAY BE DAMAGED

Risk

The Group operates in an industry in which its reputation could be adversely impacted should it, or

the aged care sector generally, suffer from any adverse publicity. The Group may also suffer

reputational damage in the event of medical indemnity claims, litigation, or coronial inquests. The

Group may also suffer from adverse media coverage and community sentiment towards the sector,

particularly during events such as the recent Royal Commission and impact of COVID-19 in Victoria

in 2020.

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RAD BALANCES

KEY BUSINESS RISKS (CONTINUED)

OCCUPANCY LEVELS MAY FALL (CONTINUED)

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Risk

Non-supported residents may choose to pay for accommodation by a RAD or a Daily

Accommodation Payment, known as a DAP. Approved Providers, such as Estia can set a RAD price

subject to Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approval if in excess of $500,000 but cannot determine

whether a resident pays a RAD or a DAP. The Group has $863 million of funding provided in the

form of RADs from residents, most of which have been deployed in accordance with the Aged Care

Act in the acquisition, building or redevelopment of residential aged care facilities and assets which

are illiquid.

RADs are repayable within legislated timeframes after the departure of a resident. Overall RAD

balances are maintained by the replacement of outgoing RADs with commensurate incoming RADs

from new residents. Falls in occupancy (which may arise for many reasons), changes in

accommodation payment preferences by new residents, or legislated changes may lead to declining

RAD balances which will require replacing with alternative funding sources.

The Royal Commission recommended the replacement of the $32bn of residential aged care RADs

by 2025, however, proposed no alternative source of financing. ACFA recommended, in its report to

Government in March 2021, that no change be made. The Government, in its response to the Royal

Commission, indicated it is assessing the recommendation and has provided no indication of timing

or of potential alternative sources of financing.

Impact

If a large number of departing RAD payers are subsequently replaced by non-RAD paying residents,

or not replaced at all, the Group may need to draw down higher levels of bank or other debt, be

required to reduce capital investment, reduce dividend payments or seek additional capital. Extreme

events resulting in very large net outflows may cause severe liquidity or solvency issues.

In the event that the Government replaces the RAD scheme, the Group would need to replace RAD

balances with alternative funding sources consistent with any transitional arrangements.

Risk

Strategy

The Group regularly monitors and analyses RAD movements and trends across its portfolio of 69

homes. In accordance with the Aged Care Act, the Group maintains a formal liquidity policy intended

to keep sufficient cash or credit facilities reserved to refund RADs as and when they fall due, should

outgoing RADs not be replaced by an equivalent amount of incoming RADs from new residents. Of

the Group’s bank debt facility of $330 million, $211 million was undrawn at 30 June 2021.

The Group will monitor and contribute to any consultancy process in relation to the Government's

Risk

The Group's occupancy levels may fall below expectations as a result of numerous factors, including

review of RADs.

OCCUPANCY LEVELS MAY FALL

but not limited to:

• Increased competition

• Changing consumer trends

• Declining referrals from hospitals and other sources

• Growth of home care services

• Pandemic or epidemic with local, regional or national impact

• Shortage of skilled workers may necessitate capacity restrictions

Impact

Reduced occupancy levels may adversely affect the Group’s financial performance as it will lead

directly to reduced revenues, whilst costs may not be able to decrease in line with the negative

changes in occupancy. Reduced occupancy levels may also have adverse effects on the cash flow

of RADs.

Risk
Strategy

The Group operates a centrally led occupancy team supported by regional and home specific
customer service officers dedicated to securing new residents across the Group’s 69 homes.
Occupancy is pro-actively monitored and managed by this team including ongoing market and
competitor analysis, and monitoring of customer satisfaction and needs. The Group’s services and
home offerings are established, marketed and promoted to meet the needs of the local community,
and staff actively engage with referrers, hospitals, health clinics and GPs within the locale of each
home.

The geographic and demographic spread of the Group’s homes mitigates against factors which may
impact one area, region, state or a specific demographic cohort of the aged population.

FAILURE TO MEET CLINICAL CARE STANDARDS

Risk

Impact

The Group may experience a decline in its clinical outcomes in circumstances where incidents are
not identified, assessed or reported, employees do not follow policies and procedures, or external
health agencies or providers do not provide the service, or the quality of service expected.

Failures to meet clinical care standards may lead to adverse impacts on the Group’s reputation in
the industry and community, leading to a reduction in occupancy. Serious failures may result in
adverse reports by the ACQSC, sanctions or in extreme circumstances, may lead to the loss of
accreditation as an Approved Provider. As a result, there may be an overall decline to profitability
due to decreased occupancy and/or additional costs required to ensure clinical care standards are
improved. Additionally, there may be an increase in medico-legal risk, regulator action and an
increase to medical indemnity and other costs.

Risk
Strategy

The Group maintains a documented system of clinical governance to promote and support the
health, safety and quality of care provision to residents, with the objective of ensuring compliance
with the applicable legislation and departmental policies.

The Group seeks to ensure that its clinical care standards are of the highest quality and any decline
in standards are addressed swiftly. The Risk and Quality Management Frameworks, systems and
processes, with oversight provided by the executive leadership team, provides clinical evaluation
with corrective actions as need is identified. The Group employs a Chief Quality and Risk Officer,
who is primarily responsible for clinical governance strategies and in partnership with People and
Culture, the clinical education and development of the Group’s employees.

The Group has a Clinical Governance Committee to provide clinical oversight and evaluation of
clinical improvement strategy and performance, which is independently chaired by Professor Simon
Willcock, Professor and Discipline Head of General Practice at Sydney University and Director of
Primary Care services at Macquarie University Hospital.

ESTIA'S REPUTATION MAY BE DAMAGED

Risk

The Group operates in an industry in which its reputation could be adversely impacted should it, or
the aged care sector generally, suffer from any adverse publicity. The Group may also suffer
reputational damage in the event of medical indemnity claims, litigation, or coronial inquests. The
Group may also suffer from adverse media coverage and community sentiment towards the sector,
particularly during events such as the recent Royal Commission and impact of COVID-19 in Victoria
in 2020.

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Impact

Any such damage to the Group’s or sector’s reputation could result in existing residents moving out
of Estia’s homes or reduce Estia’s ability to attract new residents to its homes, both of which could
adversely impact the Group’s financial performance, position and future prospects.

Reputational damage, particularly associated with quality of care, may also adversely impact the
willingness of lenders to continue providing funding, the ability to hire and retain staff, and increased
regulatory supervision or action.

Risk
Strategy

The Group’s Risk and Quality Management Framework monitors, analyses and reports of clinical
and care outcomes across the Group’s 69 homes. Customer Experience Reports are undertaken to
provide detailed feedback on resident and family experience. Complaints management procedures
escalate matters to the Chief Customer Officer as part of the quality and risk policy in order to
ensure appropriate action is taken to remedy failings and protect the Group’s reputation.

Central staff monitor and assess press, media, social media to identify areas where the Company’s
reputation may be reported in a way which may be reputationally damaging.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Risk

Impact

Risk
Strategy

Like most large businesses, the Group stores large quantities of data in electronic format,
communicates data in electronic format and is heavily reliant on information technology (“IT”) in the
operation of its business. Criminal activity is increasingly being observed and perpetrated against
many businesses with the intent of theft, blackmail, fraud, ransom or causing malicious damage.
Cybersecurity and IT security threats are constantly evolving and increasingly sophisticated in
targeting IT infrastructure.

Systems breaches could result in disruption, theft, misuse, ransom, fraud or blackmail of the Group,
its residents or staff. Rectification can be lengthy, expensive and in some cases cause irretrievable
damage both financial and reputational.

The Group has a framework of access security controls, security monitoring, business continuity
management, disaster recovery processes and off-site back-up facilities, including training of staff in
relation to privacy and data security. The strength and effectiveness of this framework are regularly
assessed, including by external experts with a view to continuous testing and improvement.
Reporting and management of IT and cybersecurity risk is part of the Board Risk Committee
Charter.

GROWTH MAY BE CONSTRAINED BY ABILITY TO SECURE BED LICENCES

Risk

Approved Providers may only provide funded places to residents to the extent of bed licences held.
Bed licenses are allocated by the Government under an allocation process known as the Aged Care
Approvals Round ("ACAR"). The process identifies geographical areas where it believes increased
supply is required, a number of provisional licences are allocated to an area and providers are able
to apply for these. Past ACAR rounds have seen many more applications than has been available,
and not all providers receive the number of bed licences they would like to secure.

Impact

Estia may not be able to secure bed licences to allow it to grow the capacity as quickly as it might do
if such a constraint did not exist

Risk
Strategy

The Group applies for licenses in ACAR rounds, will consider acquiring licences where they are
available for sale or transfer, and will consider applying to move licences within its portfolio of homes
to maximise occupancy and development opportunities. The Group will not commit future significant
development funds unless licences are substantially secured for a development.

The Government has announced the intention to abolish the current restrictive and anti-competitive
licensing regime from 1 July 2024 which may result in this constraint on growth being removed.

Risk

The Group may experience an inability to recruit and retain personnel to key leadership and

management positions at home or executive level. This may be exacerbated if executives choose to

leave the sector due to the multiple challenges faced and or negative media sentiment in response

to the Aged Care Royal Commission and the impact of COVID-19. The decision may be triggered by

opportunities that have greater financial reward or other benefits.

Impact

The loss of key personnel at a home or executive level can affect occupancy, standards of clinical

care and operational efficiency and effectiveness. Replacement of key personnel is expensive,

time-consuming and can be disruptive and destabilising to the business, possibly resulting in poorer

clinical or financial performance.

Risk

Strategy

The Group’s People and Culture team seeks to identify, retain and develop key employees

supported by succession planning strategies and tactics. Employee engagement surveys are

undertaken regularly to evaluate culture and engagement. Communication strategies that celebrate

the resident life experience, recognise team initiatives, milestones and achievements are key

elements to ensure employees are recognised. Benchmarking of remuneration and benefits

packages are undertaken with the aim of ensuring the Group’s offerings remain competitive both

within the aged care sector and associated health services.

PANDEMIC OR EPIDEMIC

Group.

Risk

A pandemic or epidemic, such as COVID-19 may have a local, regional or national impact on the

Impact

Local impact may result in resident and staff infection at an Estia home, which may cause a home

lock down, staff shortages and occupancy reduction. Cost increases may result from increased

infection control activity including PPE costs, cleaning costs, and additional support staff. Revenue

losses may result from occupancy reductions, and from the cessation of Additional Services billing.

Reputational damage resulting from the manner in which an outbreak was managed may be longer

lasting and may continue to impact occupancy and the ability to retain staff in the future.

Regional impact may result in reduced occupancy arising from community concerns about safety or

local authority restrictions on access to homes even if an Estia home does not experience an

outbreak. Staff shortages may result from illness, quarantining or movement restrictions. Staff

shortages may also arise if multiple homes in a region experience outbreaks and require additional

or “surge” staffing which may make it difficult for the Group to secure staff for its own homes.

National impact may result in supply chain disruption, restrictions on population movement, and

wider economic, health and social impacts which may be longer lasting.

Risk

Strategy

Local risk mitigation is managed by the adoption of consistent and comprehensive infection control

procedures including staff training. Procedures are in place for close monitoring of all resident and

staff health for signs of infection and all times but especially during high levels of community

infection, whether local, regional or national.

Mitigant

In the event of an outbreak, policies and procedures are in place designed to rapidly isolate and test

residents and staff, and introduce the wearing of appropriate PPE. Established processes are in

place to escalate incidents to management. In the event of an outbreak during a pandemic, it is

standard procedure to establish a Critical Incident Management Team to oversee home level

response. Surge staffing plans have been designed to provide additional skilled resource from a

variety of sources at short notice, and homes have access to regional PPE stock.

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Impact

Any such damage to the Group’s or sector’s reputation could result in existing residents moving out

of Estia’s homes or reduce Estia’s ability to attract new residents to its homes, both of which could

adversely impact the Group’s financial performance, position and future prospects.

Reputational damage, particularly associated with quality of care, may also adversely impact the

willingness of lenders to continue providing funding, the ability to hire and retain staff, and increased

regulatory supervision or action.

Risk

Strategy

The Group’s Risk and Quality Management Framework monitors, analyses and reports of clinical

and care outcomes across the Group’s 69 homes. Customer Experience Reports are undertaken to

provide detailed feedback on resident and family experience. Complaints management procedures

escalate matters to the Chief Customer Officer as part of the quality and risk policy in order to

ensure appropriate action is taken to remedy failings and protect the Group’s reputation.

Central staff monitor and assess press, media, social media to identify areas where the Company’s

reputation may be reported in a way which may be reputationally damaging.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Risk

Like most large businesses, the Group stores large quantities of data in electronic format,

communicates data in electronic format and is heavily reliant on information technology (“IT”) in the

operation of its business. Criminal activity is increasingly being observed and perpetrated against

many businesses with the intent of theft, blackmail, fraud, ransom or causing malicious damage.

Cybersecurity and IT security threats are constantly evolving and increasingly sophisticated in

targeting IT infrastructure.

Impact

Systems breaches could result in disruption, theft, misuse, ransom, fraud or blackmail of the Group,

its residents or staff. Rectification can be lengthy, expensive and in some cases cause irretrievable

damage both financial and reputational.

Risk

Strategy

The Group has a framework of access security controls, security monitoring, business continuity

management, disaster recovery processes and off-site back-up facilities, including training of staff in

relation to privacy and data security. The strength and effectiveness of this framework are regularly

assessed, including by external experts with a view to continuous testing and improvement.

Reporting and management of IT and cybersecurity risk is part of the Board Risk Committee

Charter.

GROWTH MAY BE CONSTRAINED BY ABILITY TO SECURE BED LICENCES

Risk

Approved Providers may only provide funded places to residents to the extent of bed licences held.

Bed licenses are allocated by the Government under an allocation process known as the Aged Care

Approvals Round ("ACAR"). The process identifies geographical areas where it believes increased

supply is required, a number of provisional licences are allocated to an area and providers are able

to apply for these. Past ACAR rounds have seen many more applications than has been available,

and not all providers receive the number of bed licences they would like to secure.

Impact

Estia may not be able to secure bed licences to allow it to grow the capacity as quickly as it might do

if such a constraint did not exist

Risk

Strategy

The Group applies for licenses in ACAR rounds, will consider acquiring licences where they are

available for sale or transfer, and will consider applying to move licences within its portfolio of homes

to maximise occupancy and development opportunities. The Group will not commit future significant

development funds unless licences are substantially secured for a development.

The Government has announced the intention to abolish the current restrictive and anti-competitive

licensing regime from 1 July 2024 which may result in this constraint on growth being removed.

Risk

Impact

Risk
Strategy

The Group may experience an inability to recruit and retain personnel to key leadership and
management positions at home or executive level. This may be exacerbated if executives choose to
leave the sector due to the multiple challenges faced and or negative media sentiment in response
to the Aged Care Royal Commission and the impact of COVID-19. The decision may be triggered by
opportunities that have greater financial reward or other benefits.

The loss of key personnel at a home or executive level can affect occupancy, standards of clinical
care and operational efficiency and effectiveness. Replacement of key personnel is expensive,
time-consuming and can be disruptive and destabilising to the business, possibly resulting in poorer
clinical or financial performance.

The Group’s People and Culture team seeks to identify, retain and develop key employees
supported by succession planning strategies and tactics. Employee engagement surveys are
undertaken regularly to evaluate culture and engagement. Communication strategies that celebrate
the resident life experience, recognise team initiatives, milestones and achievements are key
elements to ensure employees are recognised. Benchmarking of remuneration and benefits
packages are undertaken with the aim of ensuring the Group’s offerings remain competitive both
within the aged care sector and associated health services.

PANDEMIC OR EPIDEMIC

Risk

Impact

A pandemic or epidemic, such as COVID-19 may have a local, regional or national impact on the
Group.

Local impact may result in resident and staff infection at an Estia home, which may cause a home
lock down, staff shortages and occupancy reduction. Cost increases may result from increased
infection control activity including PPE costs, cleaning costs, and additional support staff. Revenue
losses may result from occupancy reductions, and from the cessation of Additional Services billing.
Reputational damage resulting from the manner in which an outbreak was managed may be longer
lasting and may continue to impact occupancy and the ability to retain staff in the future.

Regional impact may result in reduced occupancy arising from community concerns about safety or
local authority restrictions on access to homes even if an Estia home does not experience an
outbreak. Staff shortages may result from illness, quarantining or movement restrictions. Staff
shortages may also arise if multiple homes in a region experience outbreaks and require additional
or “surge” staffing which may make it difficult for the Group to secure staff for its own homes.

National impact may result in supply chain disruption, restrictions on population movement, and
wider economic, health and social impacts which may be longer lasting.

Risk
Strategy

Local risk mitigation is managed by the adoption of consistent and comprehensive infection control
procedures including staff training. Procedures are in place for close monitoring of all resident and
staff health for signs of infection and all times but especially during high levels of community
infection, whether local, regional or national.

Mitigant

In the event of an outbreak, policies and procedures are in place designed to rapidly isolate and test
residents and staff, and introduce the wearing of appropriate PPE. Established processes are in
place to escalate incidents to management. In the event of an outbreak during a pandemic, it is
standard procedure to establish a Critical Incident Management Team to oversee home level
response. Surge staffing plans have been designed to provide additional skilled resource from a
variety of sources at short notice, and homes have access to regional PPE stock.

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KEY BUSINESS RISKS (CONTINUED)

COVID-19 (CONTINUED)

Risk
Strategy

Mitigant

Mitigant

COVID-19

Risk

The extent of the financial impact associated from infection at a single home, or more than one
home are mitigated by the fact that the Group’s earnings are generated from 70 homes with a
geographic dispersion in Australia. The Group maintains bank credit facilities well in excess of its
normal day to day operational needs with the intention of maintaining solvency and liquidity during
abnormal events such as infection outbreaks which may impact home profitability and RAD
balances. No single home in the Group contributes more than 5% of Group operational cashflow,
and most are below 3%.

Regional risk mitigation is managed by the relevant Regional Managers supported by central clinical
and quality teams in adopting the Group’s pandemic response guidelines. Central and regional
management lead liaison with local and state authorities to ensure compliance with legislation and
guidelines and to secure relevant information pertaining to the extent of infection in the area.

National risk mitigation is managed with Group-wide response guidelines and the declaration of a
pandemic is a trigger for the establishment of the national Critical Incident Management Team
(“CIMT”) which will then lead the emerging national response. The CIMT comprises Executive Team
members supported by internal and external technical experts and resource as required. Depending
on the extent of the impact of the pandemic, key Executives may be seconded full-time to the CIMT
and their operational roles backfilled.

On 18 March 2020 the World Health Organisation declared coronavirus caused by the COVID-19
virus a global pandemic.

Until high levels of community vaccination has been achieved, the highly contagious nature of the
virus, and the frequent high severity of the illness on the sick, elderly, and frail, presents an ongoing
risk to the community and to the elderly in particular.

Residents of residential aged care homes are generally frail, suffer from co-morbidities, dementia,
are reliant on day-to-day personal and clinical care, and are approaching the end of their lives.
These residents are the most vulnerable to the serious effects of COVID-19 infection.

Impact

The potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business include but are not restricted to:

• reduced occupancy as a result of families electing not to admit to, or to remove their loved ones
from aged care

• reduced occupancy as a result of homes being closed to new admissions during either community
or home outbreaks

• reduced occupancy as a result of reputational damage associated with outbreaks and
consequences of outbreaks at Estia homes or the aged care sector as a whole

• a reduced ability to secure sufficient suitably trained staff to work in homes

• change in work practices to limit casual workers to one employer and/or place of work

• potential legal claims by staff, residents, resident families, or visitors who may have become
exposed to the virus which may be linked to an Estia home and any resultant liabilities

• increased costs of responding to and managing community and home outbreaks which include
PPE, staff costs, medical and surgical supplies, cleaning and advisory support services

• increased costs associated with changes to the operations and physical design of residential aged
care homes which may result from legislative or other reviews

Risk

Strategy

The Group has responded to the pandemic with the establishment of a Board COVID-19 Committee

to provide governance oversight of the response to the pandemic. The Group has revised protocols

and procedures in line with Australian Health Protection Principle Committee (AHPPC) guidelines

and State Directions with the objective of minimising the risk of introducing COVID-19 infection into

a home and infection spreads in the event of a resident or staff member testing positive for

COVID-19.

Specific matters include:

• Entry and access protocols and procedures for staff, residents and visitors

• Infection Prevention Control processes, protocols, training, monitoring, and expertise including

PPE usage and training

• COVID-19 response plans at each home

• Work Health Safety requirements for all the Group’s homes and premises

• Business continuity plans continue to be revised

• Staff quarantine leave, rostering and single-home work requirements

• PPE supply chains, stock levels and logistics

• Insurance programs

available

• Applying for all applicable COVID-19 Government subsidy and grant assistance programs

• Establishment of an in-house vaccination program for residents and staff.

The Federal Government has announced that it expects the States to pass legislation before

September 2021 to make vaccinations mandatory for all residential aged care workers. Each of the

States has been consulting and passing legislation to this effect in July and August with the

intention of reaching a consistent national position by September. The Group has undertaken

awareness programs, requested all staff are vaccinated in advance of any legislative and

established an in-reach program offering free vaccinations at each home to all staff and residents

which commenced in July 2021.

CLIMATE RISK

Risk

Scientific consensus is indicating that climate change is increasingly likely to result in an increase in

global temperatures of 2°C or more relative to the pre-industrial period. Such a change in the global

climate will likely have wide-ranging impacts on society and businesses.

Impact

The current understanding of the potential financial risks posed by climate change to companies,

investors, and the financial system as a whole is still at an early stage. The Task Force on Climate

Related Financial Disclosures has identified climate related risks as falling into two major categories:

(1) risks related to the transition to a lower-carbon economy and (2) risks related to the physical

impacts of climate change.

Impact

Transition Risks

Transitioning to a lower-carbon economy may entail extensive policy, legal, technology, market, and

reputational risks resulting from changes to address mitigation and adaptation requirements related

to climate change. Depending on the nature, speed, and focus of these changes, transition risks may

pose varying levels of financial and reputational risk to organisations. These effects may also result

in second and third order effects on their supply and distribution chains.

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KEY BUSINESS RISKS (CONTINUED)

COVID-19 (CONTINUED)

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Risk

Strategy

The extent of the financial impact associated from infection at a single home, or more than one

home are mitigated by the fact that the Group’s earnings are generated from 70 homes with a

geographic dispersion in Australia. The Group maintains bank credit facilities well in excess of its

normal day to day operational needs with the intention of maintaining solvency and liquidity during

abnormal events such as infection outbreaks which may impact home profitability and RAD

balances. No single home in the Group contributes more than 5% of Group operational cashflow,

and most are below 3%.

Mitigant

Regional risk mitigation is managed by the relevant Regional Managers supported by central clinical

and quality teams in adopting the Group’s pandemic response guidelines. Central and regional

management lead liaison with local and state authorities to ensure compliance with legislation and

guidelines and to secure relevant information pertaining to the extent of infection in the area.

Mitigant

National risk mitigation is managed with Group-wide response guidelines and the declaration of a

pandemic is a trigger for the establishment of the national Critical Incident Management Team

(“CIMT”) which will then lead the emerging national response. The CIMT comprises Executive Team

members supported by internal and external technical experts and resource as required. Depending

on the extent of the impact of the pandemic, key Executives may be seconded full-time to the CIMT

and their operational roles backfilled.

COVID-19

Risk

On 18 March 2020 the World Health Organisation declared coronavirus caused by the COVID-19

virus a global pandemic.

Until high levels of community vaccination has been achieved, the highly contagious nature of the

virus, and the frequent high severity of the illness on the sick, elderly, and frail, presents an ongoing

risk to the community and to the elderly in particular.

Residents of residential aged care homes are generally frail, suffer from co-morbidities, dementia,

are reliant on day-to-day personal and clinical care, and are approaching the end of their lives.

These residents are the most vulnerable to the serious effects of COVID-19 infection.

Impact

The potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business include but are not restricted to:

• reduced occupancy as a result of families electing not to admit to, or to remove their loved ones

from aged care

or home outbreaks

• reduced occupancy as a result of homes being closed to new admissions during either community

• reduced occupancy as a result of reputational damage associated with outbreaks and

consequences of outbreaks at Estia homes or the aged care sector as a whole

• a reduced ability to secure sufficient suitably trained staff to work in homes

• change in work practices to limit casual workers to one employer and/or place of work

• potential legal claims by staff, residents, resident families, or visitors who may have become

exposed to the virus which may be linked to an Estia home and any resultant liabilities

• increased costs of responding to and managing community and home outbreaks which include

PPE, staff costs, medical and surgical supplies, cleaning and advisory support services

• increased costs associated with changes to the operations and physical design of residential aged

care homes which may result from legislative or other reviews

Risk
Strategy

The Group has responded to the pandemic with the establishment of a Board COVID-19 Committee
to provide governance oversight of the response to the pandemic. The Group has revised protocols
and procedures in line with Australian Health Protection Principle Committee (AHPPC) guidelines
and State Directions with the objective of minimising the risk of introducing COVID-19 infection into
a home and infection spreads in the event of a resident or staff member testing positive for
COVID-19.

Specific matters include:

• Entry and access protocols and procedures for staff, residents and visitors

• Infection Prevention Control processes, protocols, training, monitoring, and expertise including
PPE usage and training

• COVID-19 response plans at each home

• Work Health Safety requirements for all the Group’s homes and premises

• Business continuity plans continue to be revised

• Staff quarantine leave, rostering and single-home work requirements

• PPE supply chains, stock levels and logistics

• Insurance programs

• Applying for all applicable COVID-19 Government subsidy and grant assistance programs
available

• Establishment of an in-house vaccination program for residents and staff.

The Federal Government has announced that it expects the States to pass legislation before
September 2021 to make vaccinations mandatory for all residential aged care workers. Each of the
States has been consulting and passing legislation to this effect in July and August with the
intention of reaching a consistent national position by September. The Group has undertaken
awareness programs, requested all staff are vaccinated in advance of any legislative and
established an in-reach program offering free vaccinations at each home to all staff and residents
which commenced in July 2021.

CLIMATE RISK

Risk

Impact

Impact

Scientific consensus is indicating that climate change is increasingly likely to result in an increase in
global temperatures of 2°C or more relative to the pre-industrial period. Such a change in the global
climate will likely have wide-ranging impacts on society and businesses.

The current understanding of the potential financial risks posed by climate change to companies,
investors, and the financial system as a whole is still at an early stage. The Task Force on Climate
Related Financial Disclosures has identified climate related risks as falling into two major categories:
(1) risks related to the transition to a lower-carbon economy and (2) risks related to the physical
impacts of climate change.

Transition Risks
Transitioning to a lower-carbon economy may entail extensive policy, legal, technology, market, and
reputational risks resulting from changes to address mitigation and adaptation requirements related
to climate change. Depending on the nature, speed, and focus of these changes, transition risks may
pose varying levels of financial and reputational risk to organisations. These effects may also result
in second and third order effects on their supply and distribution chains.

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Impact

Physical Risks
Physical risks resulting from climate change can be event driven (acute) or longer-term shifts
(chronic) in climate patterns. Physical risks may have financial implications for organisations, such
as direct damage to assets. Financial performance may also be affected by changes in water
availability, sourcing, and quality; food security; and extreme temperature changes affecting
organisations’ premises, operations, supply chain, transport needs, and employee safety. Acute
physical risks refer to those that are event-driven, including increased severity of extreme weather
events, such as bush fires, cyclones, hurricanes, or floods. Chronic physical risks refer to
longer-term shifts in climate patterns (e.g., sustained higher temperatures) that may cause sea level
rise or chronic heat waves.

Risk
Strategy

The Group has established a Sustainability Committee, which reports to the Board Risk
Sub-Committee, which has responsibility for monitoring and providing advice to management and
the board on activities which should be undertaken to mitigate the Group’s exposure to climate
change derived risks, both transition and physical risks. The Committee engages external
consultants to conduct assessments and mitigation plans where appropriate, including climate
change impact assessments for each home in the Group’s portfolio including vulnerability to acute
and chronic climate change conditions or events. New homes and potential acquisitions are
assessed for climate change resilience as part of due diligence.

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INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS

financial year.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

To the extent permitted by law, the Group has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young Australia, as part

of the terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an

unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young Australia during or since the

The following non-audit services were provided by the Group's auditor, Ernst & Young Australia. The directors

are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for

auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service

provided means that auditor independence was not compromised.

Ernst & Young Australia received or are due to receive the following amounts for the provision of non-audit

services, which represents 11% of the total fees received by the firm.

Tax compliance services

Total Non-audit Services

ROUNDING

$

93,000

93,000

The amounts contained in this report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest thousand

dollars ($’000), under the option available to the Group under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial or

Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191. Estia Health Limited is an entity to which the class order applies.

The Group is not subject to significant environmental legislation under either Commonwealth or State legislation.

This report is made on 24 August 2021 in accordance with a resolution of Directors.

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM

Chairman

PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

UNISSUED SHARES

As at the date of this report, there were 3,220,383 unissued ordinary shares under performance rights (2020:
1,526,515).

SHARES ISSUED AS A RESULT OF THE VESTING OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

A total of 23,055 performance rights were exercised during the year ended 30 June 2021 (2020: 13,693) and
were issued as shares on 5 November 2020. During the year ended 30 June 2021, 2,268,751 rights were
granted (2020: 994,018) and 551,828 rights were forfeited (2020: 990,206).

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

In accordance with provisions in its constitution, the Company has executed deeds of indemnity in favour of
former and current directors and officers of the Company in relation to potential liabilities including:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

liabilities incurred by the person in the capacity as an officer where permitted under section 199A(2) of
the Corporations Act 2001;
legal costs incurred in relation to civil or criminal proceedings in which the officer becomes involved
because of that capacity;
legal costs incurred in connection with any investigation or inquiry of any nature because of that
capacity; and
legal costs incurred in good faith in obtaining legal advice on issues relevant to the performance of their
functions and discharge of their duties as an officer.

The terms of these indemnities require repayment of sums advanced by way of legal costs in the event that the
relevant officer is found to have committed wrongs of a nature the Company is prohibited from indemnifying
under section 199A(2) of the Corporations Act 2001.

In accordance with usual commercial practice, the insurance contract prohibits disclosure of details of the nature
of the liabilities covered and the premium payable.

The contract does not provide cover for the independent auditors.

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INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS

To the extent permitted by law, the Group has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young Australia, as part
of the terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an
unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young Australia during or since the
financial year.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The following non-audit services were provided by the Group's auditor, Ernst & Young Australia. The directors
are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for
auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service
provided means that auditor independence was not compromised.

Ernst & Young Australia received or are due to receive the following amounts for the provision of non-audit
services, which represents 11% of the total fees received by the firm.

Tax compliance services
Total Non-audit Services

ROUNDING

$
93,000
93,000

The amounts contained in this report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest thousand
dollars ($’000), under the option available to the Group under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial or
Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191. Estia Health Limited is an entity to which the class order applies.

The Group is not subject to significant environmental legislation under either Commonwealth or State legislation.

This report is made on 24 August 2021 in accordance with a resolution of Directors.

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM
Chairman

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KEY BUSINESS RISKS (CONTINUED)

CLIMATE RISK (CONTINUED)

Impact

Physical Risks

Physical risks resulting from climate change can be event driven (acute) or longer-term shifts

(chronic) in climate patterns. Physical risks may have financial implications for organisations, such

as direct damage to assets. Financial performance may also be affected by changes in water

availability, sourcing, and quality; food security; and extreme temperature changes affecting

organisations’ premises, operations, supply chain, transport needs, and employee safety. Acute

physical risks refer to those that are event-driven, including increased severity of extreme weather

events, such as bush fires, cyclones, hurricanes, or floods. Chronic physical risks refer to

longer-term shifts in climate patterns (e.g., sustained higher temperatures) that may cause sea level

rise or chronic heat waves.

Risk

Strategy

The Group has established a Sustainability Committee, which reports to the Board Risk

Sub-Committee, which has responsibility for monitoring and providing advice to management and

the board on activities which should be undertaken to mitigate the Group’s exposure to climate

change derived risks, both transition and physical risks. The Committee engages external

consultants to conduct assessments and mitigation plans where appropriate, including climate

change impact assessments for each home in the Group’s portfolio including vulnerability to acute

and chronic climate change conditions or events. New homes and potential acquisitions are

assessed for climate change resilience as part of due diligence.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

UNISSUED SHARES

1,526,515).

As at the date of this report, there were 3,220,383 unissued ordinary shares under performance rights (2020:

SHARES ISSUED AS A RESULT OF THE VESTING OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

A total of 23,055 performance rights were exercised during the year ended 30 June 2021 (2020: 13,693) and

were issued as shares on 5 November 2020. During the year ended 30 June 2021, 2,268,751 rights were

granted (2020: 994,018) and 551,828 rights were forfeited (2020: 990,206).

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

In accordance with provisions in its constitution, the Company has executed deeds of indemnity in favour of

former and current directors and officers of the Company in relation to potential liabilities including:

liabilities incurred by the person in the capacity as an officer where permitted under section 199A(2) of

legal costs incurred in relation to civil or criminal proceedings in which the officer becomes involved

legal costs incurred in connection with any investigation or inquiry of any nature because of that

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

the Corporations Act 2001;

because of that capacity;

capacity; and

legal costs incurred in good faith in obtaining legal advice on issues relevant to the performance of their

functions and discharge of their duties as an officer.

The terms of these indemnities require repayment of sums advanced by way of legal costs in the event that the

relevant officer is found to have committed wrongs of a nature the Company is prohibited from indemnifying

under section 199A(2) of the Corporations Act 2001.

In accordance with usual commercial practice, the insurance contract prohibits disclosure of details of the nature

of the liabilities covered and the premium payable.

The contract does not provide cover for the independent auditors.

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Remuneration report 
Remuneration report 

Dear Shareholders,
Dear Shareholders,

The Estia Health Limited (‘Estia’ or the ‘Group’) Board is pleased to present the Remuneration Report for the year 
The Estia Health Limited (‘Estia’ or the ‘Group’) Board is pleased to present the Remuneration Report for the year 
ended 30 June 2021 (‘FY21’).
ended 30 June 2021 (‘FY21’).

The impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic upon the Group’s residents, their families and staff along with 
The impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic upon the Group’s residents, their families and staff along with 
uncertainty concerning implementation of the array of recommendations flowing from the Royal Commission into 
uncertainty concerning implementation of the array of recommendations flowing from the Royal Commission into 
Aged Care Quality and Safety have continued to create a challenging environment to attract, motivate and retain 
Aged Care Quality and Safety have continued to create a challenging environment to attract, motivate and retain 
staff.  
staff.  

The Group’s remuneration strategy during this time of ongoing uncertainty has been focused on the attraction and 
The Group’s remuneration strategy during this time of ongoing uncertainty has been focused on the attraction and 
retention of industry-leading talent in the acknowledgement that this is the key factor that will allow Estia to respond 
retention of industry-leading talent in the acknowledgement that this is the key factor that will allow Estia to respond 
to company-specific and industry-wide challenges as well as take advantage of opportunities emerging from this 
to company-specific and industry-wide challenges as well as take advantage of opportunities emerging from this 
landscape, for the benefit of all the Group’s stakeholders, including shareholders.
landscape, for the benefit of all the Group’s stakeholders, including shareholders.
Changes to FY21 Remuneration
Changes to FY21 Remuneration
As disclosed at our 2020 Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’), due to the significant uncertainty around the impact of 
As disclosed at our 2020 Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’), due to the significant uncertainty around the impact of 
the COVID-19 pandemic and the Royal Commission on the Company’s FY21 operational and financial
the COVID-19 pandemic and the Royal Commission on the Company’s FY21 operational and financial
performance, and the associated challenges in setting meaningful FY21 performance targets, the Board decided 
performance, and the associated challenges in setting meaningful FY21 performance targets, the Board decided 
not to operate a short-term incentive (‘STI’) plan in FY21 for executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’).
not to operate a short-term incentive (‘STI’) plan in FY21 for executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’).
Rather, given the importance of stability and continuity of leadership as our organisation managed the array of 
Rather, given the importance of stability and continuity of leadership as our organisation managed the array of 
complex challenges currently facing the industry, we awarded a once-off retention-based grant of performance 
complex challenges currently facing the industry, we awarded a once-off retention-based grant of performance 
rights (‘FY21 Retention Incentive’) to our KMP, which will be eligible for vesting on 1 July 2022 subject to continued 
rights (‘FY21 Retention Incentive’) to our KMP, which will be eligible for vesting on 1 July 2022 subject to continued 
employment with the group. Shareholders approved the award of the FY21 Retention Incentive to the MD and 
employment with the group. Shareholders approved the award of the FY21 Retention Incentive to the MD and 
CEO Mr. Ian Thorley at the 2020 AGM.
CEO Mr. Ian Thorley at the 2020 AGM.
Unlike in previous years, Earnings Per Share (‘EPS’) was not included as a performance measure in the FY21 LTI, 
Unlike in previous years, Earnings Per Share (‘EPS’) was not included as a performance measure in the FY21 LTI, 
due to the challenges in setting appropriate three-year targets at the beginning of FY21. The FY21 LTI will be
due to the challenges in setting appropriate three-year targets at the beginning of FY21. The FY21 LTI will be
entirely subject to relative Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’) measures (consisting of two equally weighted relative 
entirely subject to relative Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’) measures (consisting of two equally weighted relative 
TSR performance measures with different comparator groups). Shareholders approved the award of the FY21 LTI 
TSR performance measures with different comparator groups). Shareholders approved the award of the FY21 LTI 
with these performance measures to the MD and CEO at the 2020 AGM.
with these performance measures to the MD and CEO at the 2020 AGM.
FY21 Remuneration Outcomes
FY21 Remuneration Outcomes
As above, the STI plan did not operate during FY21 and therefore did not vest.
As above, the STI plan did not operate during FY21 and therefore did not vest.
The FY19 LTI,with a three-year performance period to the end of FY21 did not vest as the EPS and relative TSR
The FY19 LTI,with a three-year performance period to the end of FY21 did not vest as the EPS and relative TSR
targets were not met.
targets were not met.
Looking Forward
Looking Forward
An STI plan will once again be offered to the Company’s senior executives in FY22.  As in prior years, the incentive 
An STI plan will once again be offered to the Company’s senior executives in FY22.  As in prior years, the incentive 
will be eligible for vesting subject to performance against a scorecard comprised of individual and team-based 
financial and non-financial performance measures as well as the successful achievement of a clinical quality 
will be eligible for vesting subject to performance against a scorecard comprised of individual and team-based 
compliance and accreditation gateway that reflects the primary importance of resident care outcomes.
financial and non-financial performance measures as well as the successful achievement of a clinical quality 
compliance and accreditation gateway that reflects the primary importance of resident care outcomes.
Details of the FY22 LTI will be included in the 2021 Notice of AGM, with vesting eligibility for the award to be 
measured against both EPS and TSR performance targets.
Details of the FY22 LTI will be included in the 2021 Notice of AGM, with vesting eligibility for the award to be 
measured against both EPS and TSR performance targets.
Effective 1 July 2021, several executive KMP fixed remuneration changes will be made.  These changes (which 
will also reflect the increase of the superannuation guarantee to 10%) have been made following review of 
Effective 1 July 2021, several executive KMP fixed remuneration changes will be made.  These changes (which 
benchmarking data and having regard for the complexity and demands attached to each role and include 
will also reflect the increase of the superannuation guarantee to 10%) have been made following review of 
increasing the MD and CEO’s fixed remuneration from $720,000 p.a. to $780,000 p.a.. The change to the MD and 
benchmarking data and having regard for the complexity and demands attached to each role and include 
CEO’s fixed remuneration is the first increase awarded since Mr. Thorley assumed the role in November 2018 and 
increasing the MD and CEO’s fixed remuneration from $720,000 p.a. to $780,000 p.a.. The change to the MD and 
takes his revised fixed remuneration to the same level as that of his predecessor at that time. 
CEO’s fixed remuneration is the first increase awarded since Mr. Thorley assumed the role in November 2018 and 
takes his revised fixed remuneration to the same level as that of his predecessor at that time. 
In addition, Non-executive Director (NED) base member fees will be increased from $100,000 p.a. to $110,000 p.a.
from 1 July 2021. This adjustment to NED base fees is the first increase since the Initial Public Offer of the Group 
In addition, Non-executive Director (NED) base member fees will be increased from $100,000 p.a. to $110,000 p.a.
in 2014.
from 1 July 2021. This adjustment to NED base fees is the first increase since the Initial Public Offer of the Group 
in 2014.
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present to you the FY21 Remuneration Report for Estia and we look 
forward to welcoming you at the 2021 AGM.
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present to you the FY21 Remuneration Report for Estia and we look 
forward to welcoming you at the 2021 AGM.
Yours sincerely

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Remuneration report – audited  

This report for the year ended 30 June 2021 (FY21) outlines the remuneration arrangements of the 

Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001(Cth), as amended (the Act) 

and its regulations. This information has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act. 

This report is presented under the following sections: 

Introduction 

Remuneration governance 

Group performance 

Remuneration principles and strategy 

Executive remuneration 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

Executive remuneration outcomes (including link to performance) 

Executive employment contracts 

Non-executive director fee arrangements 

Additional disclosures relating to performance rights and shares 

10. 

Other transactions and balances with KMP and their related parties 

1. Introduction 

This report details the remuneration arrangements for KMP who are defined as those persons having 

authority and responsibility  for planning,  directing and  controlling  the  major activities of the  Group, 

directly or indirectly including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the parent. 

There were no changes to the Board or KMP during FY21. 

Key Management Personnel 

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Paul Foster 

Non-Executive Director 

Hon. Warwick L Smith AO 

Non-Executive Director 

Helen Kurincic 

Non-Executive Director 

Karen Penrose 

Non-Executive Director 

Norah Barlow ONZM 

Non-Executive Director 

Ian Thorley 

Sean Bilton 

Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) 

Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief 

Operating Officer (Deputy CEO and COO) 

Steve Lemlin 

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Yours sincerely

Paul Foster
Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Paul Foster
Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

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Remuneration report 

Dear Shareholders,

ended 30 June 2021 (‘FY21’).

The Estia Health Limited (‘Estia’ or the ‘Group’) Board is pleased to present the Remuneration Report for the year 

The impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic upon the Group’s residents, their families and staff along with 

uncertainty concerning implementation of the array of recommendations flowing from the Royal Commission into 

Aged Care Quality and Safety have continued to create a challenging environment to attract, motivate and retain 

staff.  

The Group’s remuneration strategy during this time of ongoing uncertainty has been focused on the attraction and 

retention of industry-leading talent in the acknowledgement that this is the key factor that will allow Estia to respond 

to company-specific and industry-wide challenges as well as take advantage of opportunities emerging from this 

landscape, for the benefit of all the Group’s stakeholders, including shareholders.

Changes to FY21 Remuneration

As disclosed at our 2020 Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’), due to the significant uncertainty around the impact of 

the COVID-19 pandemic and the Royal Commission on the Company’s FY21 operational and financial

performance, and the associated challenges in setting meaningful FY21 performance targets, the Board decided 

not to operate a short-term incentive (‘STI’) plan in FY21 for executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’).

Rather, given the importance of stability and continuity of leadership as our organisation managed the array of 

complex challenges currently facing the industry, we awarded a once-off retention-based grant of performance 

rights (‘FY21 Retention Incentive’) to our KMP, which will be eligible for vesting on 1 July 2022 subject to continued 

employment with the group. Shareholders approved the award of the FY21 Retention Incentive to the MD and 

CEO Mr. Ian Thorley at the 2020 AGM.

Unlike in previous years, Earnings Per Share (‘EPS’) was not included as a performance measure in the FY21 LTI, 

due to the challenges in setting appropriate three-year targets at the beginning of FY21. The FY21 LTI will be

entirely subject to relative Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’) measures (consisting of two equally weighted relative 

TSR performance measures with different comparator groups). Shareholders approved the award of the FY21 LTI 

with these performance measures to the MD and CEO at the 2020 AGM.

FY21 Remuneration Outcomes

As above, the STI plan did not operate during FY21 and therefore did not vest.

The FY19 LTI,with a three-year performance period to the end of FY21 did not vest as the EPS and relative TSR

targets were not met.

Looking Forward

An STI plan will once again be offered to the Company’s senior executives in FY22.  As in prior years, the incentive 

will be eligible for vesting subject to performance against a scorecard comprised of individual and team-based 

financial and non-financial performance measures as well as the successful achievement of a clinical quality 

compliance and accreditation gateway that reflects the primary importance of resident care outcomes.

Details of the FY22 LTI will be included in the 2021 Notice of AGM, with vesting eligibility for the award to be 

measured against both EPS and TSR performance targets.

Effective 1 July 2021, several executive KMP fixed remuneration changes will be made.  These changes (which 

will also reflect the increase of the superannuation guarantee to 10%) have been made following review of 

benchmarking data and having regard for the complexity and demands attached to each role and include 

increasing the MD and CEO’s fixed remuneration from $720,000 p.a. to $780,000 p.a.. The change to the MD and 

CEO’s fixed remuneration is the first increase awarded since Mr. Thorley assumed the role in November 2018 and 

takes his revised fixed remuneration to the same level as that of his predecessor at that time. 

In addition, Non-executive Director (NED) base member fees will be increased from $100,000 p.a. to $110,000 p.a.

from 1 July 2021. This adjustment to NED base fees is the first increase since the Initial Public Offer of the Group 

On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present to you the FY21 Remuneration Report for Estia and we look 

forward to welcoming you at the 2021 AGM.

in 2014.

Yours sincerely

Paul Foster

Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Annual financial report

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Remuneration report – audited  
This report for the year ended 30 June 2021 (FY21) outlines the remuneration arrangements of the 
Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001(Cth), as amended (the Act) 
and its regulations. This information has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act. 

This report is presented under the following sections: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

Introduction 

Remuneration governance 

Group performance 

Remuneration principles and strategy 

Executive remuneration 

Executive remuneration outcomes (including link to performance) 

Executive employment contracts 

Non-executive director fee arrangements 

Additional disclosures relating to performance rights and shares 

10. 

Other transactions and balances with KMP and their related parties 

1. Introduction 

This report details the remuneration arrangements for KMP who are defined as those persons having 
authority and responsibility  for planning,  directing and  controlling  the  major activities of the  Group, 
directly or indirectly including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the parent. 

There were no changes to the Board or KMP during FY21. 

Key Management Personnel 

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Paul Foster 

Non-Executive Director 

Hon. Warwick L Smith AO 

Non-Executive Director 

Helen Kurincic 

Non-Executive Director 

Karen Penrose 

Non-Executive Director 

Norah Barlow ONZM 

Non-Executive Director 

Ian Thorley 

Sean Bilton 

Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) 

Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief 
Operating Officer (Deputy CEO and COO) 

Steve Lemlin 

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

Full year 

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2. Remuneration governance 

2.1 Nomination and Remuneration Committee 

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (the Committee) was established to assist and advise the 
Board on a range of matters including remuneration arrangements for KMP and ensuring the Board is of a 
size and composition conducive to making appropriate decisions, with the benefit of a variety of perspectives 
and skills in the best interests of the Group as a whole. 

The Committee comprises three independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs): Paul Foster (Committee 
Chair), Dr. Gary H Weiss AM and Helen Kurincic. Further information on the Committee’s role, 
responsibilities and membership, which is reviewed annually by the Board, can be viewed at 
(https://investors.estiahealth.com.au/investor-centre.) 

The Committee met six times in FY21. The managing director (MD) and CEO attends certain Committee 
meetings by invitation, where management input is required. The MD and CEO is not present during any 
discussions related to their own remuneration arrangements. 

2.2 Use of Independent Remuneration Consultants 

The Committee seeks external remuneration advice to ensure it is fully informed when making remuneration 
decisions. Remuneration advisors are engaged by, and report directly to, the Committee. 

During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee engaged KPMG to 
provide advice regarding market practice and trends, and assistance with other ad-hoc matters. 

The services provided by KPMG do not constitute a ‘remuneration recommendation’ as defined in section 9B 
of the Corporations Act 2001. The engagement with KPMG was based on an agreed set of protocols 
governing the manner in which the engagement would be carried out. These protocols ensure that the 
remuneration advice received from KPMG is free from undue influence from management. 

2.3 Minimum Shareholding Policy 

The Board recognises the importance of ensuring that the interests of its leaders are aligned with the long-
term interests of shareholders.   

In 2019, Estia’s Senior Executive and Board Minimum Shareholding Policy was introduced.  The policy 
requires that: 

Board members accumulate and maintain a minimum holding in Estia Health shares equivalent to at least 
50% of one year’s prevailing base board fees (excluding committee fees); and 

Senior Executives (comprising the MD and CEO and their direct reports) accumulate and maintain a 
minimum holding in Estia Health shares equivalent to at least 50% of one year’s fixed annual remuneration. 

Board members and the MD and CEO have 3 years from the date of appointment, or date of commencement 
of the policy, to achieve the above target.  Other Senior Executives have 5 years from the above dates. 

All members of KMP are in compliance with the policy as at 30 June 2021. 

The full policy, including definitions and calculation methodology, can be viewed at 
http://www.estiahealth.com.au/investor-centre/corporate-governance. 

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Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

3. Group performance 

performance is measured. 

The table below illustrates Estia’s historic performance against the key metrics upon which the Group 

Revenue - $’000 

Net profit after tax - $’000 

Share price at start of the year 

Share price at the end of the year 

Dividends paid per share – cents 

Basic earnings per share – cents 

Diluted earnings per share – cents 

Vesting outcomes – CEO incentives 

Short term incentive vesting 

Long term incentive vesting 

30 June 

2021 

30 June 

2020 

$646,305 

$636,908 

$5,998 

 ($116,909) 

30 June 

2019 

$585,985 

$41,290 

$3.29 

$2.64 

16.0 

15.8 

15.8 

$2.64 

$1.53 

5.544 

13.2 

(40.69) 

(44.8) 

(44.8) 

$1.53 

$2.47 

0.0 

2.30 

2.27 

n/a 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

30 June 

2018 

$547,054 

$41,154 

30 June 

2017 

$524,630 

$40,698 

$3.05 

$3.29 

15.8 

15.8 

15.7 

22% 

Nil 

$4.37 

$3.05 

8.0 

18.2 

18.0 

Nil 

Nil 

4. Remuneration principles and strategy 

The remuneration strategy and framework set by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is designed 

to support and drive the achievement of Estia’s business strategy, including effective governance and 

management of the Group’s risks. It aims to ensure that remuneration outcomes are linked to the Group’s 

performance and aligned with shareholder outcomes. 

Estia is committed to creating and ensuring a diverse work environment in which everyone is treated fairly 

and with respect and where everyone feels responsible for the reputation and performance of the Group. The 

Board believes that Estia’s commitment to this policy contributes to achieving the Group’s corporate 

objectives and embeds the importance and value of diversity within the culture of the Group. Diversity can 

broaden the pool for recruitment of high-quality employees, enhance employee retention, improve the 

Group’s corporate image and reputation and foster a closer connection with and better understanding of 

customers.  

The Board regularly reviews the remuneration framework against the evolving business strategy and in the 

context of the commercial environment to ensure that it remains relevant. 

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Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

2. Remuneration governance 

2.1 Nomination and Remuneration Committee 

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (the Committee) was established to assist and advise the 

Board on a range of matters including remuneration arrangements for KMP and ensuring the Board is of a 

size and composition conducive to making appropriate decisions, with the benefit of a variety of perspectives 

and skills in the best interests of the Group as a whole. 

The Committee comprises three independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs): Paul Foster (Committee 

Chair), Dr. Gary H Weiss AM and Helen Kurincic. Further information on the Committee’s role, 

responsibilities and membership, which is reviewed annually by the Board, can be viewed at 

(https://investors.estiahealth.com.au/investor-centre.) 

The Committee met six times in FY21. The managing director (MD) and CEO attends certain Committee 

meetings by invitation, where management input is required. The MD and CEO is not present during any 

discussions related to their own remuneration arrangements. 

2.2 Use of Independent Remuneration Consultants 

The Committee seeks external remuneration advice to ensure it is fully informed when making remuneration 

decisions. Remuneration advisors are engaged by, and report directly to, the Committee. 

During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee engaged KPMG to 

provide advice regarding market practice and trends, and assistance with other ad-hoc matters. 

The services provided by KPMG do not constitute a ‘remuneration recommendation’ as defined in section 9B 

of the Corporations Act 2001. The engagement with KPMG was based on an agreed set of protocols 

governing the manner in which the engagement would be carried out. These protocols ensure that the 

remuneration advice received from KPMG is free from undue influence from management. 

2.3 Minimum Shareholding Policy 

term interests of shareholders.   

requires that: 

The Board recognises the importance of ensuring that the interests of its leaders are aligned with the long-

In 2019, Estia’s Senior Executive and Board Minimum Shareholding Policy was introduced.  The policy 

Board members accumulate and maintain a minimum holding in Estia Health shares equivalent to at least 

50% of one year’s prevailing base board fees (excluding committee fees); and 

Senior Executives (comprising the MD and CEO and their direct reports) accumulate and maintain a 

minimum holding in Estia Health shares equivalent to at least 50% of one year’s fixed annual remuneration. 

Board members and the MD and CEO have 3 years from the date of appointment, or date of commencement 

of the policy, to achieve the above target.  Other Senior Executives have 5 years from the above dates. 

All members of KMP are in compliance with the policy as at 30 June 2021. 

The full policy, including definitions and calculation methodology, can be viewed at 

http://www.estiahealth.com.au/investor-centre/corporate-governance. 

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Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

3. Group performance 

The table below illustrates Estia’s historic performance against the key metrics upon which the Group 
performance is measured. 

Revenue - $’000 
Net profit after tax - $’000 
Share price at start of the year 
Share price at the end of the year 
Dividends paid per share – cents 
Basic earnings per share – cents 
Diluted earnings per share – cents 

Vesting outcomes – CEO incentives 
Short term incentive vesting 
Long term incentive vesting 

30 June 
2021 

$646,305 
$5,998 
$1.53 
$2.47 
0.0 
2.30 
2.27 

30 June 
2020 

$636,908 
 ($116,909) 
$2.64 
$1.53 
5.544 
13.2 
(40.69) 
(44.8) 
(44.8) 

30 June 
2019 

$585,985 
$41,290 
$3.29 
$2.64 
16.0 
15.8 
15.8 

30 June 
2018 

$547,054 
$41,154 
$3.05 
$3.29 
15.8 
15.8 
15.7 

30 June 
2017 

$524,630 
$40,698 
$4.37 
$3.05 
8.0 
18.2 
18.0 

n/a 
Nil 

Nil 
Nil 

Nil 
Nil 

22% 
Nil 

Nil 
Nil 

4. Remuneration principles and strategy 

The remuneration strategy and framework set by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is designed 
to support and drive the achievement of Estia’s business strategy, including effective governance and 
management of the Group’s risks. It aims to ensure that remuneration outcomes are linked to the Group’s 
performance and aligned with shareholder outcomes. 

Estia is committed to creating and ensuring a diverse work environment in which everyone is treated fairly 
and with respect and where everyone feels responsible for the reputation and performance of the Group. The 
Board believes that Estia’s commitment to this policy contributes to achieving the Group’s corporate 
objectives and embeds the importance and value of diversity within the culture of the Group. Diversity can 
broaden the pool for recruitment of high-quality employees, enhance employee retention, improve the 
Group’s corporate image and reputation and foster a closer connection with and better understanding of 
customers.  

The Board regularly reviews the remuneration framework against the evolving business strategy and in the 
context of the commercial environment to ensure that it remains relevant. 

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5. Executive remuneration 
5. Executive remuneration 
5.1 Remuneration Framework and link to strategy 

5.1 Remuneration Framework and link to strategy 
In FY21, the executive remuneration framework comprised a mix of fixed annual remuneration, one-off 
retention awards and the long-term performance-linked incentive plan (although as stated above, the Board 
In FY21, the executive remuneration framework comprised a mix of fixed annual remuneration, one-off 
intends to return to offering variable remuneration in the form of STI and LTI grants in FY22, and therefore 
retention awards and the long-term performance-linked incentive plan (although as stated above, the Board 
the STI remains an ongoing and important component of Estia’s executive remuneration framework). The 
intends to return to offering variable remuneration in the form of STI and LTI grants in FY22, and therefore 
Group aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration appropriate to their position and 
the STI remains an ongoing and important component of Estia’s executive remuneration framework). The 
responsibilities, while being market competitive and delivering outcomes that are aligned to the experience of 
Group aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration appropriate to their position and 
Estia's shareholders. 
responsibilities, while being market competitive and delivering outcomes that are aligned to the experience of 
Estia's shareholders. 

Component 

Component 

Fixed Annual 
Remuneration 
Fixed Annual 
(FAR) 
Remuneration 
(FAR) 

Short-Term 
Incentive Plan 
Short-Term 
(STI) 
Incentive Plan 
(STI) 

Long-term 
Incentive Plan 
Long-term 
(LTI) 
Incentive Plan 
(LTI) 

Approach 

Approach 

FAR is set with reference to role, market 
and experience of the employee with 
FAR is set with reference to role, market 
reference to external benchmarking 
and experience of the employee with 
data, particularly looking at competition 
reference to external benchmarking 
in the same sector, both public and 
data, particularly looking at competition 
private. 
in the same sector, both public and 
private. 
Group and individual performance are 
considered during the annual 
Group and individual performance are 
remuneration review. 
considered during the annual 
remuneration review. 

An STI was not granted in FY21 due to 
economic uncertainty due to the COVID-
An STI was not granted in FY21 due to 
19 pandemic.   
economic uncertainty due to the COVID-
19 pandemic.   
The Board intends to return to STI 
grants in FY22. 
The Board intends to return to STI 
grants in FY22. 
See section 5.3 for further commentary 
regarding the FY21 Retention Incentive.  
See section 5.3 for further commentary 
regarding the FY21 Retention Incentive.  

50% relative to constituents of the 

50% relative to constituents of the 

The FY21 LTI was delivered in the form 
of performance rights subject to the 
The FY21 LTI was delivered in the form 
following performance condition, 
of performance rights subject to the 
measured over a three-year period: 
following performance condition, 
measured over a three-year period: 
•  Total shareholder return (TSR) 
performance: 
•  Total shareholder return (TSR) 
performance: 
- 
ASX300 excluding mining and energy 
- 
companies; and 
ASX300 excluding mining and energy 
companies; and 
- 
average performance of a group of listed 
- 
companies involved in the provision of aged 
average performance of a group of listed 
care services. 
companies involved in the provision of aged 
care services. 
EPS was not included as a performance 
measure in the FY21 LTI given the challenge 
EPS was not included as a performance 
of setting appropriate targets at the 
measure in the FY21 LTI given the challenge 
beginning of the performance period. 
of setting appropriate targets at the 
beginning of the performance period. 

50% relative to the weighted 

50% relative to the weighted 

Link to business and remuneration 
strategy 
Link to business and remuneration 
strategy 
Competitive remuneration packages 
that attract and retain high calibre 
Competitive remuneration packages 
employees from a diverse pool of 
that attract and retain high calibre 
talent. 
employees from a diverse pool of 
talent. 

Short term incentives align the 
interests of executives with 
Short term incentives align the 
achievement of business strategic 
interests of executives with 
objectives over the short to medium 
achievement of business strategic 
term. 
objectives over the short to medium 
term. 
Deferral of 25% of any STI award into 
equity increases alignment with 
Deferral of 25% of any STI award into 
shareholder interests. 
equity increases alignment with 
shareholder interests. 

The LTI is designed to drive 
sustainable value creation for 
The LTI is designed to drive 
shareholders, encourage retention 
sustainable value creation for 
and encourage a multi-year 
shareholders, encourage retention 
performance focus. 
and encourage a multi-year 
performance focus. 
Relative  TSR  focuses  executives  on 
generating returns for shareholders. 
Relative  TSR  focuses  executives  on 
generating returns for shareholders. 
A TSR comparator group of companies 
providing aged care services was 
A TSR comparator group of companies 
introduced in order to assess 
providing aged care services was 
performance against peers with which 
introduced in order to assess 
Estia competes for shareholder capital. 
performance against peers with which 
Estia competes for shareholder capital. 
The LTI is delivered in equity which 
aligns the interests of executives with 
The LTI is delivered in equity which 
achievement of increased shareholder 
aligns the interests of executives with 
wealth over the long-term. 
achievement of increased shareholder 
wealth over the long-term. 

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Component 

Approach 

Link to business and remuneration 

Once-off 

Awards 

strategy 

The Company may grant once-off 

Once-off awards may be approved by 

incentive awards, approved by the 

the Board in order to retain or attract 

Board, where the circumstances warrant 

key talent, to ensure the achievement 

it. This may include the grant of retention 

of Estia’s business strategy, and to 

incentives (see section 5.3 for further 

maximise long term shareholder 

commentary regarding the FY21 

outcomes. 

Retention Incentive). 

Total 

The overall remuneration framework is designed to support and drive the achievement 

Remuneration 

of Estia’s business strategy: 

• 

• 

• 

to be the leader in providing high quality residential aged care homes in Australia; 

to provide our residents with the highest standards of aged care services in an 

innovative, supportive and caring environment; and 

to deliver profitable growth through our robust development pipeline, significant 

refurbishment opportunities and through maximising the performance of our core 

assets. 

A minimum shareholding policy is also in place to drive share ownership amongst 

NEDs and Senior Executives. 

5.2 Fixed Annual Remuneration 

FAR includes base salary, non-cash benefits such as travelling allowances (including any fringe benefits tax), 

as well as leave entitlements and superannuation contributions. Remuneration levels are reviewed annually 

by the Committee and the Board. 

The Committee regularly benchmarks the remuneration of the current KMP, and considers the skills and 

experience of each individual, as well as the complexity and accountabilities associated with the role, in 

setting FAR. 

5.3 FY21 Retention Incentive 

As disclosed at our 2020 AGM, due to the significant uncertainty around the impact of the COVID-19 

pandemic and the Royal Commission on the Company’s FY21 operational and financial performance, and 

the associated challenges in setting meaningful FY21 performance targets, the Board decided not to operate 

the STI plan in FY21 for KMP. 

Rather, given the importance of stability and continuity of leadership as our organisation managed the array 

of complex challenges currently facing the industry, our KMP received the FY21 Retention Incentive.   

Key terms of the FY21 Retention Incentive are as follows: 

•  Delivered in performance rights. 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Vests 1 July 2022, subject to continued employment with the Group, and overall Board discretion 

having regard for performance and conduct throughout the vesting period. 

The FY21 Retention Incentive represents 33% of each of the KMP's FY21 FAR. 

The number of rights allocated was determined using face value allocation methodology, using the 

volume weighted average price for the 10 trading days immediately following (and not including) the 

date of release of FY20 annual results. 

In the event of a change of control prior to 1 July 2022, the award will vest in full subject to the 

individual remaining employed as at that date. 

Leaver provisions align with those which apply to the FY21 LTI (see section 5.4). 

In FY22, Estia will return to its historic STI structure.  

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Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

5. Executive remuneration 

5. Executive remuneration 

5.1 Remuneration Framework and link to strategy 

5.1 Remuneration Framework and link to strategy 

In FY21, the executive remuneration framework comprised a mix of fixed annual remuneration, one-off 

retention awards and the long-term performance-linked incentive plan (although as stated above, the Board 

In FY21, the executive remuneration framework comprised a mix of fixed annual remuneration, one-off 

intends to return to offering variable remuneration in the form of STI and LTI grants in FY22, and therefore 

retention awards and the long-term performance-linked incentive plan (although as stated above, the Board 

the STI remains an ongoing and important component of Estia’s executive remuneration framework). The 

intends to return to offering variable remuneration in the form of STI and LTI grants in FY22, and therefore 

Group aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration appropriate to their position and 

the STI remains an ongoing and important component of Estia’s executive remuneration framework). The 

responsibilities, while being market competitive and delivering outcomes that are aligned to the experience of 

Group aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration appropriate to their position and 

responsibilities, while being market competitive and delivering outcomes that are aligned to the experience of 

Estia's shareholders. 

Estia's shareholders. 

Component 

Component 

Fixed Annual 

Remuneration 

Fixed Annual 

(FAR) 

Remuneration 

(FAR) 

Approach 

Approach 

Link to business and remuneration 

strategy 

Link to business and remuneration 

strategy 

Competitive remuneration packages 

FAR is set with reference to role, market 

and experience of the employee with 

FAR is set with reference to role, market 

that attract and retain high calibre 

Competitive remuneration packages 

reference to external benchmarking 

and experience of the employee with 

data, particularly looking at competition 

reference to external benchmarking 

employees from a diverse pool of 

that attract and retain high calibre 

talent. 

employees from a diverse pool of 

in the same sector, both public and 

data, particularly looking at competition 

talent. 

Short-Term 

Incentive Plan 

Short-Term 

(STI) 

Incentive Plan 

(STI) 

Long-term 

Incentive Plan 

Long-term 

(LTI) 

Incentive Plan 

(LTI) 

private. 

in the same sector, both public and 

private. 

Group and individual performance are 

considered during the annual 

Group and individual performance are 

remuneration review. 

considered during the annual 

remuneration review. 

An STI was not granted in FY21 due to 

Short term incentives align the 

economic uncertainty due to the COVID-

An STI was not granted in FY21 due to 

interests of executives with 

Short term incentives align the 

19 pandemic.   

economic uncertainty due to the COVID-

achievement of business strategic 

interests of executives with 

19 pandemic.   

The Board intends to return to STI 

grants in FY22. 

The Board intends to return to STI 

grants in FY22. 

See section 5.3 for further commentary 

regarding the FY21 Retention Incentive.  

See section 5.3 for further commentary 

regarding the FY21 Retention Incentive.  

objectives over the short to medium 

achievement of business strategic 

term. 

objectives over the short to medium 

term. 

Deferral of 25% of any STI award into 

equity increases alignment with 

Deferral of 25% of any STI award into 

shareholder interests. 

equity increases alignment with 

shareholder interests. 

The FY21 LTI was delivered in the form 

The LTI is designed to drive 

of performance rights subject to the 

The FY21 LTI was delivered in the form 

sustainable value creation for 

The LTI is designed to drive 

following performance condition, 

of performance rights subject to the 

measured over a three-year period: 

following performance condition, 

measured over a three-year period: 

•  Total shareholder return (TSR) 

performance: 

•  Total shareholder return (TSR) 

performance: 

- 

50% relative to constituents of the 

ASX300 excluding mining and energy 

50% relative to constituents of the 

- 

shareholders, encourage retention 

sustainable value creation for 

and encourage a multi-year 

shareholders, encourage retention 

performance focus. 

and encourage a multi-year 

performance focus. 

Relative  TSR  focuses  executives  on 

generating returns for shareholders. 

Relative  TSR  focuses  executives  on 

generating returns for shareholders. 

A TSR comparator group of companies 

companies; and 

ASX300 excluding mining and energy 

providing aged care services was 

A TSR comparator group of companies 

companies; and 

50% relative to the weighted 

- 

average performance of a group of listed 

50% relative to the weighted 

- 

companies involved in the provision of aged 

average performance of a group of listed 

care services. 

companies involved in the provision of aged 

care services. 

EPS was not included as a performance 

measure in the FY21 LTI given the challenge 

EPS was not included as a performance 

of setting appropriate targets at the 

measure in the FY21 LTI given the challenge 

beginning of the performance period. 

of setting appropriate targets at the 

beginning of the performance period. 

introduced in order to assess 

providing aged care services was 

performance against peers with which 

introduced in order to assess 

Estia competes for shareholder capital. 

performance against peers with which 

Estia competes for shareholder capital. 

The LTI is delivered in equity which 

aligns the interests of executives with 

The LTI is delivered in equity which 

achievement of increased shareholder 

aligns the interests of executives with 

wealth over the long-term. 

achievement of increased shareholder 

wealth over the long-term. 

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Component 

Approach 

Once-off 
Awards 

The Company may grant once-off 
incentive awards, approved by the 
Board, where the circumstances warrant 
it. This may include the grant of retention 
incentives (see section 5.3 for further 
commentary regarding the FY21 
Retention Incentive). 

Link to business and remuneration 
strategy 

Once-off awards may be approved by 
the Board in order to retain or attract 
key talent, to ensure the achievement 
of Estia’s business strategy, and to 
maximise long term shareholder 
outcomes. 

Total 
Remuneration 

The overall remuneration framework is designed to support and drive the achievement 
of Estia’s business strategy: 

• 
• 

• 

to be the leader in providing high quality residential aged care homes in Australia; 
to provide our residents with the highest standards of aged care services in an 
innovative, supportive and caring environment; and 
to deliver profitable growth through our robust development pipeline, significant 
refurbishment opportunities and through maximising the performance of our core 
assets. 

A minimum shareholding policy is also in place to drive share ownership amongst 
NEDs and Senior Executives. 

5.2 Fixed Annual Remuneration 

FAR includes base salary, non-cash benefits such as travelling allowances (including any fringe benefits tax), 
as well as leave entitlements and superannuation contributions. Remuneration levels are reviewed annually 
by the Committee and the Board. 

The Committee regularly benchmarks the remuneration of the current KMP, and considers the skills and 
experience of each individual, as well as the complexity and accountabilities associated with the role, in 
setting FAR. 

5.3 FY21 Retention Incentive 

As disclosed at our 2020 AGM, due to the significant uncertainty around the impact of the COVID-19 
pandemic and the Royal Commission on the Company’s FY21 operational and financial performance, and 
the associated challenges in setting meaningful FY21 performance targets, the Board decided not to operate 
the STI plan in FY21 for KMP. 

Rather, given the importance of stability and continuity of leadership as our organisation managed the array 
of complex challenges currently facing the industry, our KMP received the FY21 Retention Incentive.   

Key terms of the FY21 Retention Incentive are as follows: 

•  Delivered in performance rights. 
• 

Vests 1 July 2022, subject to continued employment with the Group, and overall Board discretion 
having regard for performance and conduct throughout the vesting period. 
The FY21 Retention Incentive represents 33% of each of the KMP's FY21 FAR. 
The number of rights allocated was determined using face value allocation methodology, using the 
volume weighted average price for the 10 trading days immediately following (and not including) the 
date of release of FY20 annual results. 
In the event of a change of control prior to 1 July 2022, the award will vest in full subject to the 
individual remaining employed as at that date. 
Leaver provisions align with those which apply to the FY21 LTI (see section 5.4). 

• 
• 

• 

• 

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Total shares issued 

The number of shares allocated on the vesting of all outstanding rights may not exceed 5% 

of the total number of shares on issue at the time of the offer. 

Cessation of 

employment 

performance rights will lapse.  

Unless the Board determines otherwise, if a participant’s employment with the Group is 

terminated during the performance period as a ‘good leaver’ (i.e. as a result of genuine 

redundancy, death, terminal illness, total and permanent disablement, or any other 

reason as determined by the Board) they will be entitled to receive a pro-rata amount 

of their FY21 LTI Incentive (based on the proportion of whole months they were 

employed by the Group during the performance period). Any remaining unvested 

If their employment with the Group is terminated in circumstances in which they are not 

considered a good leaver (e.g. resignation, or termination of employment initiated by 

the participant or the Group other than where such termination is as a good leaver), 

their FY21 LTI Incentive will immediately lapse. 

Notwithstanding the above, the Board may, subject to any requirement for shareholder 

approval, determine to treat any of the FY21 LTI in a different manner to that set out 

above upon participants ceasing to be an employee of the Group. 

Change of control 

change of control event occurs, having regard for the performance of the Group during the 

The Board may exercise its discretion to allow all or some unvested rights to vest if a 

vesting period up to the date of a change of control event. 

Clawback policy 

based remuneration in the event of serious misconduct or a material misstatement in the 

The Board has the discretion to reduce, cancel or clawback any unvested performance-

Group’s financial statements. 

5.4.1 LTI Vesting Outcomes 

The FY19 LTI performance rights did not vest, as the relevant earnings per share (EPS) and relative total 

shareholder return performance targets were not achieved.  

5.5 Other Awards  

No other incentive awards were granted to KMP in FY21.  

During FY20, a retention incentive was granted to the CFO, Steve Lemlin, to recognise his contribution to 

Estia since his appointment as CFO in February 2017 and to encourage his continued contribution over 

the coming period. The award was delivered in performance rights, with a face value of $125,000, and 

vested on 1 July 2021.  

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5.4 Long-Term Incentive  

A long-term incentive is designed to drive sustainable value creation for shareholders, encourage retention of 
key talent and promote a multi-year performance focus. 

The LTI is delivered in performance rights, in order to further align the interests of executives with 
shareholders over the long term. 

Participation 

LTI performance rights were offered to all members of executive KMP in FY21. 

Delivery of LTI 

LTIs are delivered in the form of performance rights. On vesting, performance 
rights entitle the holders to ordinary shares. 

LTI opportunity 

In FY21, all executive KMP had an LTI opportunity of 100% of FAR. 

Allocation 
methodology  

The quantity of instruments granted under the LTI is determined using face 
value allocation methodology, using the volume weighted average price 
(‘VWAP’) for the 10 trading days immediately following (and not including) the 
date of release of annual results (i.e. LTI opportunity divided by VWAP share 
price). 

50% relative to the ASX300 excluding mining and energy companies; and 

100% of the FY21 LTI award is subject to a relative TSR performance measure, 
with two equally weighted comparator groups: 
• 
• 
companies: Regis Healthcare (40% weighting); Japara Healthcare (40% weighting); 
Oceania Healthcare (10% weighting) and Summerset Group (10% weighting). 

50% relative to the weighted average performance of a group of the following listed 

Performance 
conditions 

TSR vesting schedules are provided below: 

Estia’s TSR relative to constituents of the 
ASX300 (excluding mining and energy 
companies) 

Less than median of comparator group 

At median of comparator group 

Percentage of performance 
rights that vest 

Nil 

50% 

Between median and 75th percentile of comparator 
group 

Straight line pro rata vesting 
between 50% and 100% 

Greater than 75th percentile of comparator group 

100% 

Estia’s TSR relative to the weighted average 
performance of aged care services peer group 

Percentage of performance 
rights that vest 

Below weighted average performance 

At weighted average performance 

Straight line vesting 

0% 

50% 

50% - 100% 

15 percentage points above weighted average 
performance 

100% 

Performance period 

The performance rights granted in FY21 have a performance period of three years. 

Lapse of 
performance rights 

Any performance rights that remain unvested at the end of the performance period will 
lapse immediately. 

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Total shares issued 

The number of shares allocated on the vesting of all outstanding rights may not exceed 5% 
of the total number of shares on issue at the time of the offer. 

Delivery of LTI 

rights entitle the holders to ordinary shares. 

LTIs are delivered in the form of performance rights. On vesting, performance 

Cessation of 
employment 

Unless the Board determines otherwise, if a participant’s employment with the Group is 
terminated during the performance period as a ‘good leaver’ (i.e. as a result of genuine 
redundancy, death, terminal illness, total and permanent disablement, or any other 
reason as determined by the Board) they will be entitled to receive a pro-rata amount 
of their FY21 LTI Incentive (based on the proportion of whole months they were 
employed by the Group during the performance period). Any remaining unvested 
performance rights will lapse.  

If their employment with the Group is terminated in circumstances in which they are not 
considered a good leaver (e.g. resignation, or termination of employment initiated by 
the participant or the Group other than where such termination is as a good leaver), 
their FY21 LTI Incentive will immediately lapse. 

Notwithstanding the above, the Board may, subject to any requirement for shareholder 
approval, determine to treat any of the FY21 LTI in a different manner to that set out 
above upon participants ceasing to be an employee of the Group. 

Change of control 

Clawback policy 

The Board may exercise its discretion to allow all or some unvested rights to vest if a 
change of control event occurs, having regard for the performance of the Group during the 
vesting period up to the date of a change of control event. 

The Board has the discretion to reduce, cancel or clawback any unvested performance-
based remuneration in the event of serious misconduct or a material misstatement in the 
Group’s financial statements. 

5.4.1 LTI Vesting Outcomes 

The FY19 LTI performance rights did not vest, as the relevant earnings per share (EPS) and relative total 
shareholder return performance targets were not achieved.  

5.5 Other Awards  

No other incentive awards were granted to KMP in FY21.  

During FY20, a retention incentive was granted to the CFO, Steve Lemlin, to recognise his contribution to 
Estia since his appointment as CFO in February 2017 and to encourage his continued contribution over 
the coming period. The award was delivered in performance rights, with a face value of $125,000, and 
vested on 1 July 2021.  

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

5.4 Long-Term Incentive  

A long-term incentive is designed to drive sustainable value creation for shareholders, encourage retention of 

key talent and promote a multi-year performance focus. 

The LTI is delivered in performance rights, in order to further align the interests of executives with 

shareholders over the long term. 

Participation 

LTI performance rights were offered to all members of executive KMP in FY21. 

LTI opportunity 

In FY21, all executive KMP had an LTI opportunity of 100% of FAR. 

The quantity of instruments granted under the LTI is determined using face 

value allocation methodology, using the volume weighted average price 

Allocation 

methodology  

(‘VWAP’) for the 10 trading days immediately following (and not including) the 

date of release of annual results (i.e. LTI opportunity divided by VWAP share 

price). 

• 

• 

100% of the FY21 LTI award is subject to a relative TSR performance measure, 

with two equally weighted comparator groups: 

50% relative to the ASX300 excluding mining and energy companies; and 

50% relative to the weighted average performance of a group of the following listed 

companies: Regis Healthcare (40% weighting); Japara Healthcare (40% weighting); 

Oceania Healthcare (10% weighting) and Summerset Group (10% weighting). 

TSR vesting schedules are provided below: 

Estia’s TSR relative to constituents of the 

ASX300 (excluding mining and energy 

companies) 

Less than median of comparator group 

At median of comparator group 

Percentage of performance 

rights that vest 

Nil 

50% 

Between median and 75th percentile of comparator 

Straight line pro rata vesting 

group 

between 50% and 100% 

Greater than 75th percentile of comparator group 

100% 

Estia’s TSR relative to the weighted average 

Percentage of performance 

performance of aged care services peer group 

rights that vest 

Below weighted average performance 

At weighted average performance 

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performance 

0% 

50% 

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50% - 100% 

Performance 

conditions 

Performance period 

The performance rights granted in FY21 have a performance period of three years. 

Lapse of 

Any performance rights that remain unvested at the end of the performance period will 

performance rights 

lapse immediately. 

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Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

7. Executive employment contracts 

Remuneration arrangements for executives are formalised in employment agreements as follows: 

Name 

FY21 FAR 

Agreement 

commence 

Agreement 

Expire 

Notice of 

Employee 

termination by 

Notice 

Ian Thorley 

$720,000 

23 October 2018  No expiry, 

6 months 

Sean Bilton 

$500,000 

23 October 2018  No expiry, 

3 months 

Steve Lemlin 

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Group 

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3 months (or 

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6 months (or 

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8. Non-Executive Director fee arrangements 

The Board seeks to set Non-Executive Director (NED) fees at a level which provides the Group with the 

ability to attract and retain NEDs of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to 

shareholders.  The NED fee pool is currently $1,100,000 (last approved at 2019 AGM). 

The table below summarises the annual Base NED fees, inclusive of superannuation:  

Board 

Audit Committee 

Nominations & Remuneration Committee 

Risk Management Committee 

Property & Investment Committee 

Description 

Fees 

Chair 

$250,000 

Member 

$100,000 

Chair 

$15,000 

Member 

$10,000 

Chair 

$15,000 

Member 

$10,000 

Chair 

$15,000 

Member 

$10,000 

Chair 

$15,000 

Member 

$10,000 

    Royal Commission & Regulatory 

Chair 

No additional fee 

Committee 

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No additional fee 

    COVID-19 Committee 

Chair 

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Member 

No additional fee 

Effective 1 July 2021, NED base member fees will increase from $100,000 p.a. to $110,000 p.a..  This 

represents the first NED base fees since the Group's IPO in 2014 and has been made following a detailed 

NED fee benchmarking exercise. 

NEDs may be reimbursed for expenses reasonably incurred in attending to the Group’s affairs. NEDs do not 

participate in any incentive programs.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

7. Executive employment contracts 

Remuneration arrangements for executives are formalised in employment agreements as follows: 

Name 

FY21 FAR 

Agreement 
commence 

Agreement 
Expire 

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$500,000 

Steve Lemlin 

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3 months 

6 months 

8. Non-Executive Director fee arrangements 

The Board seeks to set Non-Executive Director (NED) fees at a level which provides the Group with the 
ability to attract and retain NEDs of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to 
shareholders.  The NED fee pool is currently $1,100,000 (last approved at 2019 AGM). 

The table below summarises the annual Base NED fees, inclusive of superannuation:  

Board 

Audit Committee 

Nominations & Remuneration Committee 

Risk Management Committee 

Property & Investment Committee 

    Royal Commission & Regulatory 
Committee 

Description 

Fees 

Chair 

$250,000 

Member 

$100,000 

Chair 

$15,000 

Member 

$10,000 

Chair 

$15,000 

Member 

$10,000 

Chair 

$15,000 

Member 

$10,000 

Chair 

$15,000 

Member 

$10,000 

Chair 

No additional fee 

Member 

No additional fee 

    COVID-19 Committee 

Chair 

No additional fee 

Member 

No additional fee 

Effective 1 July 2021, NED base member fees will increase from $100,000 p.a. to $110,000 p.a..  This 
represents the first NED base fees since the Group's IPO in 2014 and has been made following a detailed 
NED fee benchmarking exercise. 

NEDs may be reimbursed for expenses reasonably incurred in attending to the Group’s affairs. NEDs do not 
participate in any incentive programs.  

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8.2 Non-Executive director remuneration  

The table below outlines NED remuneration for FY21 in accordance with statutory rules and applicable 
accounting standards. 

Year 

Board fees 

Superannuati
on 

Total fees 

$ 

$ 

$ 

 Non-Executive Directors 

Gary Weiss 

Paul Foster 

Warwick Smith 

Helen Kurincic 

Karen Penrose 

Norah Barlow 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

258,306 

258,997 

135,000 

126,216 

114,155 

114,155 

114,155 

114,155 

114,155 

114,155 

110,000 

100,000 

Total 

   2021 

845,772 

   2020 

827,678 

21,694 

21,003 

- 

8,784 

10,845 

10,845 

10,845 

10,845 

10,845 

10,845 

- 

- 

54,228 

62,321 

280,000 

280,000 

135,000 

135,000 

125,000 

125,000 

125,000 

125,000 

125,000 

125,000 

110,000 

100,000 

900,000 

890,000 

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9. Additional disclosures relating to performance rights and shares 

9.1 Performance rights granted during the year  

The table below discloses the number of performance rights granted during the year. Performance rights do 

not carry any voting or dividend rights and can only be exercised once the vesting conditions have been met, 

until their expiry date. No options were granted to members of KMP during FY21. 

Number of 

rights 

granted 

during the 

year 

Grant date 

Fair value 

per right at 

grant date 

Vesting 

date 

Exercise 

price per 

option 

Expiry 

date 

  Executive director 

Ian Thorley 

       234,375  

5/11/2020 

             0.70   30/06/2023 

       234,375  

5/11/2020 

             0.35   30/06/2023 

       152,343  

5/11/2020 

             1.21  

1/07/2022 

Senior Executives 

Sean Bilton 

       162,760  

5/11/2020 

             0.70   30/06/2023 

       162,760  

5/11/2020 

             0.35   30/06/2023 

105,794  

5/11/2020 

             1.21  

1/07/2022 

Steve Lemlin 

       159,192  

5/11/2020 

             0.70   30/06/2023 

       159,192  

5/11/2020 

             0.35   30/06/2023 

       103,474  

5/11/2020 

             1.21  

1/07/2022 

Total 

    1,474,265  

 Nil  

 Nil  

 Nil  

 Nil  

 Nil  

 Nil  

 Nil  

 Nil  

 Nil  

30/06/2023 

30/06/2023 

1/07/2022 

30/06/2023 

30/06/2023 

1/07/2022 

30/06/2023 

30/06/2023 

1/07/2022 

KMP, or their related parties directly, indirectly or beneficially held a number of performance rights as detailed 

9.2 Performance rights holdings of KMP and related parties  

in the table below. 

Rights forfeited represent 100% of those rights granted in FY19 

Number 

of rights 

at 

30-Jun-20 

Granted as 

Rights 

Rights 

remuneration 

exercised 

Forfeited 

Vested at 30 June 2021 

Exercisable 

Not 

exercisable 

Number 

of rights 

at 

30-Jun-21 

Ian Thorley 

   466,916  

          621,093  

  - 

(201,323) 

886,686 

     -    

  -    

Sean Bilton 

    288,949  

       431,314  

(23,055) 

(81,454) 

615,754 

            - 

Steve Lemlin 

    316,008  

      421,858  

  - 

(106,243) 

631,623 

     -    

 -    

Executive director 

Senior Executive 

Former Executive 

Norah Barlow 

   103,882  

          -    

 - 

               - 

103,882 

   -    

    -    

Total 

1,175,754  

     1,474,265  

   (23,055) 

(389,020) 

2,237,945  

-    

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8.2 Non-Executive director remuneration  

The table below outlines NED remuneration for FY21 in accordance with statutory rules and applicable 

accounting standards. 

Year 

Board fees 

Superannuati

on 

$ 

Total fees 

$ 

 Non-Executive Directors 

Gary Weiss 

Paul Foster 

Warwick Smith 

Helen Kurincic 

Karen Penrose 

Norah Barlow 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

  2021 

  2020 

$ 

258,306 

258,997 

135,000 

126,216 

114,155 

114,155 

114,155 

114,155 

114,155 

114,155 

110,000 

100,000 

Total 

   2021 

845,772 

   2020 

827,678 

21,694 

21,003 

- 

8,784 

10,845 

10,845 

10,845 

10,845 

10,845 

10,845 

- 

- 

54,228 

62,321 

280,000 

280,000 

135,000 

135,000 

125,000 

125,000 

125,000 

125,000 

125,000 

125,000 

110,000 

100,000 

900,000 

890,000 

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Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

9. Additional disclosures relating to performance rights and shares 

9.1 Performance rights granted during the year  

The table below discloses the number of performance rights granted during the year. Performance rights do 
not carry any voting or dividend rights and can only be exercised once the vesting conditions have been met, 
until their expiry date. No options were granted to members of KMP during FY21. 

Number of 
rights 
granted 
during the 
year 

Grant date 

Fair value 
per right at 
grant date 

Vesting 
date 

Exercise 
price per 
option 

Expiry 
date 

  Executive director 

Ian Thorley 

Senior Executives 
Sean Bilton 

       234,375  
       234,375  
       152,343  

5/11/2020 
5/11/2020 
5/11/2020 

             0.70   30/06/2023 
             0.35   30/06/2023 
1/07/2022 
             1.21  

       162,760  
       162,760  
105,794  

5/11/2020 
5/11/2020 
5/11/2020 

             0.70   30/06/2023 
             0.35   30/06/2023 
1/07/2022 
             1.21  

Steve Lemlin 

Total 

       159,192  
       159,192  
       103,474  
    1,474,265  

5/11/2020 
5/11/2020 
5/11/2020 

             0.70   30/06/2023 
             0.35   30/06/2023 
1/07/2022 
             1.21  

 Nil  
 Nil  
 Nil  

 Nil  
 Nil  
 Nil  

 Nil  
 Nil  
 Nil  

30/06/2023 
30/06/2023 
1/07/2022 

30/06/2023 
30/06/2023 
1/07/2022 

30/06/2023 
30/06/2023 
1/07/2022 

9.2 Performance rights holdings of KMP and related parties  

KMP, or their related parties directly, indirectly or beneficially held a number of performance rights as detailed 
in the table below. 

Rights forfeited represent 100% of those rights granted in FY19 

Number 
of rights 
at 

30-Jun-20 

Executive director 

Granted as 
remuneration 

Rights 
exercised 

Rights 
Forfeited 

Vested at 30 June 2021 

Exercisable 

Not 
exercisable 

Number 
of rights 
at 

30-Jun-21 

Ian Thorley 

   466,916  

          621,093  

  - 

(201,323) 

886,686 

     -    

  -    

Senior Executive 

Sean Bilton 

    288,949  

       431,314  

(23,055) 

(81,454) 

615,754 

            - 

Steve Lemlin 

    316,008  

      421,858  

  - 

(106,243) 

631,623 

     -    

 -    

Former Executive 

Norah Barlow 

   103,882  

          -    

 - 

               - 

103,882 

   -    

    -    

Total 

1,175,754  

     1,474,265  

   (23,055) 

(389,020) 

2,237,945  

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Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

9.3 Value of performance rights awarded, exercised and lapsed during the year  
9.3 Value of performance rights awarded, exercised and lapsed during the year  

The table below discloses the value of performance rights granted, exercised or lapsed during the year. 
The table below discloses the value of performance rights granted, exercised or lapsed during the year. 

Value of rights 
Value of rights 
granted during 
granted during 
the year a 
the year a 

Value of rights 
Value of rights 
exercised during 
exercised during 
the year b 
the year b 

Value of rights 
Value of rights 
lapsed during the 
lapsed during the 
year c 
year c 

Remuneration 
Remuneration 
consisting of 
consisting of 
rights for the 
rights for the 
year 
year 

Executive director 
Executive director 
Ian Thorley 
Ian Thorley 
Senior executive 
Senior executive 
Sean Bilton 
Sean Bilton 
Steve Lemlin 
Steve Lemlin 
Total 
Total 

$ 
$ 

     431,183  
     431,183  

     299,432  
     299,432  
     292,867  
     292,867  
  1,023,482  
  1,023,482  

$ 
$ 

- 
- 

              62,500  
              62,500  
- 
- 

62,500 
62,500 

$ 
$ 

      112,112  
      112,112  

        45,360  
        45,360  
        59,164  
        59,164  
      216,636  
      216,636  

% 
% 

47% 
47% 

47% 
47% 
44% 
44% 

a  Determined at the time of grant per the AASB 2. 
a  Determined at the time of grant per the AASB 2. 
b  Determined at the time of exercise. 
b  Determined at the time of exercise. 
c  Determined at the time of lapse. 
c  Determined at the time of lapse. 
There were no alterations to the terms and conditions of options awarded since their award date. 
There were no alterations to the terms and conditions of options awarded since their award date. 

9.4 Shareholdings of KMP and related parties  
9.4 Shareholdings of KMP and related parties  
KMP or their related parties directly, indirectly or beneficially held a number of shares in Estia Group as detailed in the 
KMP or their related parties directly, indirectly or beneficially held a number of shares in Estia Group as detailed in the 
table below: 
table below: 

Number of 
Number of 
shares at 1 
Jul 2020  
shares at 1 
Jul 2020  

Granted as 
Granted as 
remunerati
on  
remunerati
on  

Exercise 
Exercise 
of rights 
of rights 

On Market 
On Market 
trades  
trades  

Number 
Number 
of shares 
of shares 
at 30 June 
2021 
at 30 June 
2021 

Held 
Held 
Nominally 
Nominally 

Non-executive directors 
Non-executive directors 
Gary Weiss 
Gary Weiss 
Paul Foster 
Paul Foster 
Warwick Smith 
Warwick Smith 
Helen Kurincic 

           48,312  
           48,312  
         24,000  
         24,000  
      117,000  
      117,000  
          50,000  

                  -    
                  -    
                -    
                -    
                 -    
                 -    
                 -    

          -    
          -    
            -    
            -    
            -    
            -    
            -    

     30,000  
     30,000  
               -    
               -    
   65,000  
   65,000  
              -    

     78,312  
     78,312  
     24,000  
     24,000  
   182,000  
   182,000  
     50,000  

     78,312  
              -      
     78,312  
              -      
   182,000  
   182,000  
     25,000  

Helen Kurincic 
Karen Penrose 

Karen Penrose 
Norah Barlow 

Norah Barlow 
Executive director 

Executive director 
Ian Thorley 

          50,000  
        32,333  

                 -    
                -    

            -    
            -    

              -    
               -    

     50,000  
    32,333  

     25,000  
      32,333  

        32,333  
        129,474  

                -    
                 -    

            -    
            -    

               -    
               -    

    32,333  
  129,474  

      32,333  
   129,474  

        129,474  

                 -    

            -    

               -    

  129,474  

   129,474  

        138,001  

                 -    

            -    

               -    

   138,001  

     53,312  

Ian Thorley 
Senior executives 

        138,001  

                 -    

            -    

               -    

   138,001  

Senior executives 
Sean Bilton 

            6,719  

                 -    

  23,055  

               -    

     29,774  

Steve Lemlin 
Sean Bilton 

Steve Lemlin 
Total 

Total 

         43,663  
            6,719  

                 -    
                 -    

            -    
  23,055  

               -    
               -    

     43,663  
     29,774  

         43,663  
       589,502  

                 -    
                 -    

            -    
 23,055  

               -    
    95,000  

     43,663  
   707,557  

       589,502  

                 -    

 23,055  

    95,000  

   707,557  

   500,431  

All equity transactions with KMP have been entered into under terms and conditions no more favorable than 
those the Group would have adopted if dealing at arm's length. 
All equity transactions with KMP have been entered into under terms and conditions no more favorable than 
those the Group would have adopted if dealing at arm's length. 
10. Other transactions and balances with KMP and their related parties  

10. Other transactions and balances with KMP and their related parties  
There were no other transactions with KMP or their related parties during the year. 

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             -      
               -      
             -      
               -      
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Remuneration report – audited (continued) 

9.3 Value of performance rights awarded, exercised and lapsed during the year  

9.3 Value of performance rights awarded, exercised and lapsed during the year  

The table below discloses the value of performance rights granted, exercised or lapsed during the year. 

The table below discloses the value of performance rights granted, exercised or lapsed during the year. 

Value of rights 

Value of rights 

granted during 

granted during 

the year a 

the year a 

Value of rights 

Value of rights 

exercised during 

exercised during 

the year b 

the year b 

Value of rights 

Value of rights 

lapsed during the 

lapsed during the 

year c 

year c 

Remuneration 

Remuneration 

consisting of 

consisting of 

rights for the 

rights for the 

Executive director 

Executive director 

Ian Thorley 

Ian Thorley 

Senior executive 

Senior executive 

Sean Bilton 

Sean Bilton 

Steve Lemlin 

Steve Lemlin 

Total 

Total 

$ 

$ 

     431,183  

     431,183  

     299,432  

     299,432  

     292,867  

     292,867  

  1,023,482  

  1,023,482  

$ 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

              62,500  

              62,500  

62,500 

62,500 

$ 

$ 

      112,112  

      112,112  

        45,360  

        45,360  

        59,164  

        59,164  

      216,636  

      216,636  

year 

year 

% 

% 

47% 

47% 

47% 

47% 

44% 

44% 

a  Determined at the time of grant per the AASB 2. 

a  Determined at the time of grant per the AASB 2. 

b  Determined at the time of exercise. 

b  Determined at the time of exercise. 

c  Determined at the time of lapse. 

c  Determined at the time of lapse. 

9.4 Shareholdings of KMP and related parties  

9.4 Shareholdings of KMP and related parties  

There were no alterations to the terms and conditions of options awarded since their award date. 

There were no alterations to the terms and conditions of options awarded since their award date. 

KMP or their related parties directly, indirectly or beneficially held a number of shares in Estia Group as detailed in the 

KMP or their related parties directly, indirectly or beneficially held a number of shares in Estia Group as detailed in the 

table below: 

table below: 

Number of 

Number of 

shares at 1 

shares at 1 

Jul 2020  

Jul 2020  

Granted as 

Granted as 

remunerati

remunerati

on  

on  

Exercise 

Exercise 

of rights 

of rights 

On Market 

On Market 

trades  

trades  

Number 

of shares 

Number 

at 30 June 

of shares 

at 30 June 

2021 

2021 

Held 

Nominally 

Held 

Nominally 

Non-executive directors 

Non-executive directors 

Gary Weiss 

Gary Weiss 

Paul Foster 

Paul Foster 

Warwick Smith 

Warwick Smith 

Helen Kurincic 

Helen Kurincic 

Karen Penrose 

Karen Penrose 

Norah Barlow 

Norah Barlow 

Executive director 

Executive director 

Ian Thorley 

           48,312  

                  -    

          -    

     30,000  

     78,312  

     78,312  

           48,312  

         24,000  

                  -    

                -    

          -    

            -    

     30,000  

               -    

         24,000  

      117,000  

                -    

                 -    

            -    

            -    

               -    

   65,000  

     78,312  

     24,000  

     24,000  

   182,000  

     78,312  

              -      

              -      

   182,000  

      117,000  

          50,000  

                 -    

                 -    

            -    

            -    

   65,000  

              -    

   182,000  

     50,000  

   182,000  

     25,000  

          50,000  

        32,333  

                 -    

                -    

            -    

            -    

              -    

               -    

     50,000  

    32,333  

     25,000  

      32,333  

        32,333  

        129,474  

                -    

                 -    

            -    

            -    

               -    

               -    

    32,333  

  129,474  

      32,333  

   129,474  

        129,474  

                 -    

            -    

               -    

  129,474  

   129,474  

        138,001  

                 -    

            -    

               -    

   138,001  

     53,312  

Ian Thorley 

Senior executives 

        138,001  

                 -    

            -    

               -    

   138,001  

     53,312  

Senior executives 

Sean Bilton 

            6,719  

                 -    

  23,055  

               -    

     29,774  

         43,663  

            6,719  

                 -    

                 -    

            -    

  23,055  

               -    

               -    

     43,663  

     29,774  

         43,663  

       589,502  

                 -    

                 -    

            -    

 23,055  

               -    

    95,000  

     43,663  

   707,557  

             -      

               -      

             -      

               -      

   500,431  

       589,502  

                 -    

 23,055  

    95,000  

   707,557  

   500,431  

All equity transactions with KMP have been entered into under terms and conditions no more favorable than 

those the Group would have adopted if dealing at arm's length. 

All equity transactions with KMP have been entered into under terms and conditions no more favorable than 

those the Group would have adopted if dealing at arm's length. 

10. Other transactions and balances with KMP and their related parties  

Steve Lemlin 

Sean Bilton 

Steve Lemlin 

Total 

Total 

10. Other transactions and balances with KMP and their related parties  

There were no other transactions with KMP or their related parties during the year. 

There were no other transactions with KMP or their related parties during the year. 

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2021

Revenues

Other income

Expenses
Employee benefits expense
Administrative expenses
Occupancy expenses
Resident expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Impairment expense
Net remeasurement of expected credit loss allowance
Direct costs associated with the Royal Commission
Class action settlement

Operating profit or (loss) for the year
Net finance costs

Profit or (Loss) before income tax
Income tax expense

Profit or (Loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent periods, net of tax
Other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent periods, net of tax
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Notes

B1

B1

B2
B3
B4

B5
B5

B6

B7

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

646,305

636,908

19,087

214

443,421
23,206
21,054
64,381
42,263
980
(302)
105

12,409

57,875
48,812

9,063
3,065

5,998

-

-

416,000
20,876
21,343
51,276
39,119
144,622
732
101

-

(56,947)
51,898

(108,845)
8,064

(116,909)

-

-

Total comprehensive income or (loss) for the year, net of tax

5,998

(116,909)

.

Earnings per share
Basic, profit or (loss) for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of
the Parent
Diluted, profit or (loss) for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders
of the Parent

B8

B8

cents

cents

2.30

2.27

(44.79)

(44.79)

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Prepayments and other assets

Assets held for sale

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Investment properties

Goodwill

Other intangible assets

Right of Use Assets

Prepayments

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Trade and other payables

Other financial liabilities

Provisions

Income tax payable

Lease liabilities

Total current liabilities

Lease liabilities

Provisions

Deferred tax liabilities

Loans and borrowings

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Issued capital

Share-based payments reserve

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Refundable accommodation deposits and bonds

1,814,385

1,866,359

1,819,710

1,870,324

Notes

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C6

C7

C8

C9

C10

C7

D1

C7

C10

B7

D2

D3

D4

2021

$'000

33,428

7,125

8,820

2,601

51,974

845,465

750

681,014

227,584

59,221

351

39,305

508

59,962

1,162

3,897

863,929

968,763

61,225

6,059

100,747

113,833

281,864

615,732

803,459

2,629

2020

$'000

30,600

8,129

6,444

5,441

50,614

842,524

1,500

681,014

226,950

67,137

585

59,527

1,193

52,678

6,504

4,052

836,304

960,258

68,910

5,155

98,404

128,848

301,317

608,749

803,397

1,706

1,250,627

1,261,575

(190,356)

(196,354)

615,732

608,749

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

Revenues

Other income

Expenses

Employee benefits expense

Administrative expenses

Occupancy expenses

Resident expenses

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Impairment expense

Net remeasurement of expected credit loss allowance

Direct costs associated with the Royal Commission

Class action settlement

Operating profit or (loss) for the year

Net finance costs

Profit or (Loss) before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit or (Loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in

subsequent periods, net of tax

Other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to profit or loss in

subsequent periods, net of tax

Notes

B1

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B5

B6

B7

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

646,305

636,908

19,087

214

443,421

416,000

23,206

21,054

64,381

42,263

980

(302)

105

12,409

57,875

48,812

9,063

3,065

5,998

-

-

20,876

21,343

51,276

39,119

144,622

732

101

-

(56,947)

51,898

(108,845)

8,064

(116,909)

-

-

cents

cents

Blank

.

Earnings per share

the Parent

of the Parent

Total comprehensive income or (loss) for the year, net of tax

5,998

(116,909)

Basic, profit or (loss) for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of

Diluted, profit or (loss) for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders

B8

B8

2.30

2.27

(44.79)

(44.79)

Annual financial report

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2021

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments and other assets
Assets held for sale

Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Right of Use Assets
Prepayments

Total non-current assets

Total assets
Trade and other payables
Other financial liabilities
Provisions
Income tax payable
Lease liabilities
Refundable accommodation deposits and bonds

Total current liabilities
Lease liabilities
Provisions
Deferred tax liabilities
Loans and borrowings

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets
Issued capital
Share-based payments reserve
Accumulated losses

Total equity

Notes

C1
C2

C3

C4
C5
C6
C6
C7

C8
C9
C10

C7
D1

C7
C10
B7
D2

D3
D4

2021
$'000

33,428
7,125
8,820
2,601

51,974
845,465
750
681,014
227,584
59,221
351

1,814,385

1,866,359
39,305
508
59,962
1,162
3,897
863,929

968,763
61,225
6,059
100,747
113,833
281,864

2020
$'000

30,600
8,129
6,444
5,441

50,614
842,524
1,500
681,014
226,950
67,137
585

1,819,710

1,870,324
59,527
1,193
52,678
6,504
4,052
836,304

960,258
68,910
5,155
98,404
128,848
301,317

1,250,627

1,261,575

615,732
803,459
2,629
(190,356)

608,749
803,397
1,706
(196,354)

615,732

608,749

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

Balance at 1 July 2019
Profit or (loss) for the year
Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Issued capital
$'000

Notes

Share-based
payments
reserve
$'000

Accumulated
losses
$'000

Total
equity
$'000

801,843
-
-

1,794
-
-

(45,019)
(116,909)
-

758,618
(116,909)
-

-

-

(116,909)

(116,909)

Transactions with owners in their capacity
as owners:
Issue of share capital
Transfers from share-based payment reserve 1
Repayment of management equity plan
Dividends
Share-based payments

D3
D3
D3
D3
D4

1,507
41
6
-
-

-
(41)
-
-
(47)

-
-
-
(34,426)
-

1,507
-
6
(34,426)
(47)

As at 30 June 2020

803,397

1,706

(196,354)

608,749

Balance at 1 July 2020
Profit or (loss) for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income

Transactions with owners in their capacity as
owners:
Issue of share capital
Repayment of management equity plan
Dividends
Share-based payments
As at 30 June 2021

D3
D4
D3
D4

803,397
-
-
-

62
-
-
-
803,459

1,706
-
-
-

(196,354)
5,998
-
5,998

608,749
5,998
-
5,998

(62)
12
-
973
2,629

-
-
-
-
(190,356)

-
12
-
973
615,732

1 The vesting of employee performance rights in July 2019, resulted in the issuance of ordinary shares in the
Company. The issuance of these shares was not previously disclosed and the comparative period has now been
reclassified.

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from residents

Receipts from government

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Finance costs paid

Income taxes paid

Interest expense of lease liability

Net operating cash flows before interest, income tax and RAD,

accommodation bond and ILU entry contributions

Net cash flows from operating activities excluding RAD,

accommodation bond and ILU entry contributions

RAD, accommodation bond and ILU entry contribution received

RAD, accommodation bond and ILU entry contribution refunded

Net cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for intangible assets

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Net cash flows used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from repayment of MEP loans

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Dividends paid

Repayment of lease liabilities

Net cash flows (used in) financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

Notes

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

145,716

462,420

145,941

432,171

(568,772)

(466,936)

39,364

520

(6,153)

(6,065)

(1,943)

111,176

435

(7,473)

(9,086)

(2,171)

25,723

256,599

92,881

272,871

(226,007)

(239,690)

56,315

126,062

(2,036)

41

15,385

(46,997)

(33,607)

239,500

(255,000)

-

-

(4,380)

(19,880)

2,828

30,600

33,428

(5,911)

51

2,283

(74,718)

(78,295)

6

405,000

(400,000)

(32,920)

(3,884)

(31,798)

15,969

14,631

30,600

B9

C6

C3

C4

D3

D3

C1

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

Annual financial report

Share-based

payments

Accumulated

Issued capital

Notes

$'000

reserve

$'000

losses

$'000

801,843

1,794

(45,019)

758,618

(116,909)

(116,909)

(116,909)

(116,909)

Balance at 1 July 2019

Profit or (loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Transactions with owners in their capacity

as owners:

Issue of share capital

Transfers from share-based payment reserve 1

Repayment of management equity plan

Dividends

Share-based payments

As at 30 June 2020

Balance at 1 July 2020

Profit or (loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Transactions with owners in their capacity as

Repayment of management equity plan

owners:

Issue of share capital

Dividends

Share-based payments

As at 30 June 2021

D3

D3

D3

D3

D4

D3

D4

D3

D4

1,507

41

-

-

-

6

-

-

-

-

-

62

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(41)

(47)

(62)

12

-

973

803,397

1,706

(196,354)

608,749

803,397

1,706

(34,426)

(34,426)

(47)

(196,354)

5,998

5,998

608,749

5,998

-

5,998

Total

equity

$'000

-

-

6

1,507

12

-

-

973

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1 The vesting of employee performance rights in July 2019, resulted in the issuance of ordinary shares in the

Company. The issuance of these shares was not previously disclosed and the comparative period has now been

reclassified.

803,459

2,629

(190,356)

615,732

Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from residents
Receipts from government
Payments to suppliers and employees

Net operating cash flows before interest, income tax and RAD,
accommodation bond and ILU entry contributions
Interest received
Finance costs paid
Income taxes paid
Interest expense of lease liability

Net cash flows from operating activities excluding RAD,
accommodation bond and ILU entry contributions
RAD, accommodation bond and ILU entry contribution received
RAD, accommodation bond and ILU entry contribution refunded

Net cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for intangible assets
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale
Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Net cash flows used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from repayment of MEP loans
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Dividends paid
Repayment of lease liabilities

Net cash flows (used in) financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

Notes

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

145,716
462,420
(568,772)

145,941
432,171
(466,936)

39,364
520
(6,153)
(6,065)
(1,943)

111,176
435
(7,473)
(9,086)
(2,171)

25,723
256,599
(226,007)

92,881
272,871
(239,690)

56,315

126,062

(2,036)
41
15,385
(46,997)

(33,607)

-
239,500
(255,000)
-
(4,380)
(19,880)

2,828
30,600

33,428

(5,911)
51
2,283
(74,718)

(78,295)

6
405,000
(400,000)
(32,920)
(3,884)
(31,798)

15,969
14,631

30,600

B9

C6

C3
C4

D3

D3

C1

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

SECTION A:ABOUT THIS REPORT

A1
CORPORATE INFORMATION

The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2021
were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 24 August 2021.

Estia Health Limited (the “Company” or the “parent”) is a for-profit company limited by shares incorporated in
Australia, whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") under the code 'EHE'.

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in the Directors’ Report.

GOING CONCERN

A2
BASIS OF PREPARATION

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The financial report has been prepared on a
historical cost basis, except for investment properties and independent living units which have been measured at
fair value.

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand ($’000)
unless otherwise stated.

Comparative information in certain circumstances has been adjusted to confirm with the current period
presentation.

Refer to Note E4 for information relating to the Group's accounting policies.

A3
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND

A4
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Group and its controlled
subsidiaries as at 30 June 2021 (refer to Note E6 for the group structure). Control is achieved when the Group is
exposed, or has rights, to the variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect
those returns through its power over the investee.

Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the
Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or
disposed of during the year are included in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from
the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary.

All intercompany balances and transactions, and any unrealised gains and losses arising from intra-group
transactions, are eliminated in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements.

SECTION A:ABOUT THIS REPORT (CONTINUED)

CURRENT OR NON-CURRENT CLASSIFICATION

Assets are disclosed as current when they are expected to be converted to cash or receivable within 12 months

of 30 June 2021. Liabilities are disclosed as current when they are due within 12 months of 30 June 2021 or

when there is no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after 30 June 2021.

A5

A6

The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the Group will be able to

meet its obligations as and when they fall due. The potential impacts of COVID-19, have been taken into

consideration in preparing the financial report on a going concern basis. The Group’s current liabilities exceed

current assets by $916,789,000 as at 30 June 2021 (2020: $909,644,000) resulting in a net deficiency of current

assets. This mainly arises because of the requirement to classify Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD)

and Independent Living Unit (ILU) entry contributions of $864,437,000 (2020: $837,497,000) as current liabilities.

RADs and Bonds are classified as a current liability as the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer

settlement of any specific RAD or Bond for at least twelve months after the reporting date. The total RAD and

Bond liability represents the sum of separate payments from individual residents in different locations with

differing circumstances, and frequently a departing RAD and Bond paying resident is replaced quickly with a

new RAD paying resident. The repayment of individual balances that make up the total current balance will be

dependent upon the actual tenure of individual residents, which can be more than ten years but averages

approximately 2 - 2.5 years (refer Note D1 for further details).

The Group has a syndicated financing facility of $330,000,000 of which $212,167,000 remains undrawn as at 30

June 2021. This debt facility can be drawn down to repay RAD and bond refunds should the Group experience

significant RAD and bond net outflows.

A7

ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements,

estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. In making

any judgement, estimate or assumption relating to reported amounts, management have also considered, where

appropriate the impact of COVID-19.

Uncertainty that relates to these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material

adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities impacted in future periods.

Information about critical judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Group's

accounting policies within the year ended 30 June 2021 are included in the following notes:

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

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SECTION A:ABOUT THIS REPORT

CORPORATE INFORMATION

A1

A2

A3

A4

The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2021

were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 24 August 2021.

Estia Health Limited (the “Company” or the “parent”) is a for-profit company limited by shares incorporated in

Australia, whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") under the code 'EHE'.

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in the Directors’ Report.

BASIS OF PREPARATION

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the

requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative

pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The financial report has been prepared on a

historical cost basis, except for investment properties and independent living units which have been measured at

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand ($’000)

Comparative information in certain circumstances has been adjusted to confirm with the current period

Refer to Note E4 for information relating to the Group's accounting policies.

fair value.

unless otherwise stated.

presentation.

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the

International Accounting Standards Board.

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Group and its controlled

subsidiaries as at 30 June 2021 (refer to Note E6 for the group structure). Control is achieved when the Group is

exposed, or has rights, to the variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect

those returns through its power over the investee.

Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the

Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or

disposed of during the year are included in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from

the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary.

All intercompany balances and transactions, and any unrealised gains and losses arising from intra-group

transactions, are eliminated in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements.

SECTION A:ABOUT THIS REPORT (CONTINUED)

A5
CURRENT OR NON-CURRENT CLASSIFICATION

Assets are disclosed as current when they are expected to be converted to cash or receivable within 12 months
of 30 June 2021. Liabilities are disclosed as current when they are due within 12 months of 30 June 2021 or
when there is no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after 30 June 2021.

A6
GOING CONCERN

The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the Group will be able to
meet its obligations as and when they fall due. The potential impacts of COVID-19, have been taken into
consideration in preparing the financial report on a going concern basis. The Group’s current liabilities exceed
current assets by $916,789,000 as at 30 June 2021 (2020: $909,644,000) resulting in a net deficiency of current
assets. This mainly arises because of the requirement to classify Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD)
and Independent Living Unit (ILU) entry contributions of $864,437,000 (2020: $837,497,000) as current liabilities.

RADs and Bonds are classified as a current liability as the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer
settlement of any specific RAD or Bond for at least twelve months after the reporting date. The total RAD and
Bond liability represents the sum of separate payments from individual residents in different locations with
differing circumstances, and frequently a departing RAD and Bond paying resident is replaced quickly with a
new RAD paying resident. The repayment of individual balances that make up the total current balance will be
dependent upon the actual tenure of individual residents, which can be more than ten years but averages
approximately 2 - 2.5 years (refer Note D1 for further details).

The Group has a syndicated financing facility of $330,000,000 of which $212,167,000 remains undrawn as at 30
June 2021. This debt facility can be drawn down to repay RAD and bond refunds should the Group experience
significant RAD and bond net outflows.

A7
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND
ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. In making
any judgement, estimate or assumption relating to reported amounts, management have also considered, where
appropriate the impact of COVID-19.

Uncertainty that relates to these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material
adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities impacted in future periods.

Information about critical judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Group's
accounting policies within the year ended 30 June 2021 are included in the following notes:

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

SECTION A:ABOUT THIS REPORT (CONTINUED)

A7
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND
ASSUMPTIONS (CONTINUED)

Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

Note B1

Revenue and other income

Note B6

Finance costs

Note B7

Income Taxes recognition of deferred tax assets

Note C2

Allowance for expected credit losses

Note C3

Assets held for sale

Note C4

Property, plant and equipment impairment test

Note C5

Investment properties

Note C6

Intangible assets impairment test

Note C7

Right of use assets and lease liabilities

Note D4

Share-based payments

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE

B1

REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME

Government funded residential care subsidies & supplements

Imputed DAP revenue on RAD and bond balances under AASB 16

Revenues

Resident daily care fees

Other resident fees

Total revenues

Other income

Net gain on disposals of assets held for sale

Decrease in fair value of investment property

Net gain on disposals of property, plant and equipment

Government grants

Total other income

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

456,120

106,569

41,300

42,316

646,305

9,446

-

41

9,600

19,087

443,308

107,092

43,101

43,407

636,908

283

(120)

51

-

214

The Group is in the business of providing residential aged care services to residents. The terms and conditions

for discretionary and non-discretionary services are agreed within a single customer contract with the resident,

which are enforceable primarily on a daily basis. Contracts with customers contain provision for accommodation,

use of common areas or facilities, provision of care and other services.

Total revenue includes the provision of accommodation, that is accounted for in accordance with AASB 16

Leases ("AASB 16"). This includes operating lease revenue which is recognised on a straight-line basis over the

length of stay. In addition, revenue includes imputed revenue in relation to residents who have chosen to pay a

RAD or bond. This is a non-cash amount.

Government funded residential care subsidies & supplements, includes a payment in October 2020 of either

$975 or $1,435 (depending on the location of the home) for each resident based on June 2020 census data and

a payment of either $763 for Metro or $1,145 for Regional ( depending on the location of the home) in February

2021 . The payment contributed $11,826,000 in revenue for the period (2020: $5,800,000) as a temporary

funding increase.

Following an application for a Government Grant to obtain expense reimbursement associated with the

COVID-19 response, the Group received $7,369,000 by way of reimbursement.

The Group received personal protective equipment ("PPE") from Government during a time of critical shortages

in Australia, which supplemented its own purchases. $2,231,000 relating to PPE supplied by Government was

consumed in the period and as such was recognised as grant income and as PPE expense.

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SECTION A:ABOUT THIS REPORT (CONTINUED)

A7

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND

ASSUMPTIONS (CONTINUED)

Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

Note B1

Revenue and other income

Note B6

Finance costs

Note B7

Income Taxes recognition of deferred tax assets

Note C2

Allowance for expected credit losses

Note C3

Assets held for sale

Note C4

Property, plant and equipment impairment test

Note C5

Investment properties

Note C6

Intangible assets impairment test

Note C7

Right of use assets and lease liabilities

Note D4

Share-based payments

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE

B1
REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME

Revenues
Government funded residential care subsidies & supplements
Resident daily care fees
Other resident fees
Imputed DAP revenue on RAD and bond balances under AASB 16

Total revenues

Other income
Net gain on disposals of assets held for sale
Decrease in fair value of investment property
Net gain on disposals of property, plant and equipment
Government grants
Total other income

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

456,120
106,569
41,300
42,316

646,305

9,446
-
41
9,600
19,087

443,308
107,092
43,101
43,407

636,908

283
(120)
51
-
214

The Group is in the business of providing residential aged care services to residents. The terms and conditions
for discretionary and non-discretionary services are agreed within a single customer contract with the resident,
which are enforceable primarily on a daily basis. Contracts with customers contain provision for accommodation,
use of common areas or facilities, provision of care and other services.

Total revenue includes the provision of accommodation, that is accounted for in accordance with AASB 16
Leases ("AASB 16"). This includes operating lease revenue which is recognised on a straight-line basis over the
length of stay. In addition, revenue includes imputed revenue in relation to residents who have chosen to pay a
RAD or bond. This is a non-cash amount.

Government funded residential care subsidies & supplements, includes a payment in October 2020 of either
$975 or $1,435 (depending on the location of the home) for each resident based on June 2020 census data and
a payment of either $763 for Metro or $1,145 for Regional ( depending on the location of the home) in February
2021 . The payment contributed $11,826,000 in revenue for the period (2020: $5,800,000) as a temporary
funding increase.

Following an application for a Government Grant to obtain expense reimbursement associated with the
COVID-19 response, the Group received $7,369,000 by way of reimbursement.

The Group received personal protective equipment ("PPE") from Government during a time of critical shortages
in Australia, which supplemented its own purchases. $2,231,000 relating to PPE supplied by Government was
consumed in the period and as such was recognised as grant income and as PPE expense.

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B1
REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME (CONTINUED)

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B1

REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME (CONTINUED)

Disaggregation of Revenue

Contract Assets and Liabilities

The Group has disaggregated revenue based on the source of the funding for the provision of residential aged
care.

(a) Government Funded Residential Care Subsidies & Supplements
The Australian Government determines the amount of subsidies and supplements in accordance with the
provisions of the Aged Care Act. In accordance with the Aged Care Act the level of subsidy or supplement is
dependent on a range of factors, including a resident’s care needs, supported resident ratios in a particular
home and whether a home has been newly built or significantly refurbished on or after 20 April 2012. The
subsidies and supplements are calculated as a daily rate and is payable for each day that a resident is in a
home.

The Government may require a resident to pay a proportion of that subsidy or supplement dependent on their
own financial circumstances. This is referred to as a Means Tested Care Fee ("MTCF"). The MTCF reduces the
amount the Government pays directly to the provider as a result. The total MTCF included within the total
Government Funded Residential Care Subsidies and Supplements was $15,478,000 in the period (2020:
$16,920,000).

(b) Resident Daily Care Fees
The Group receives Basic Daily Fees in accordance with the Aged Care Act which are funded directly by the
resident as a Basic Daily Fee which is set by the Government. The Basic Daily Fee is calculated as a daily rate
and is payable by a resident for each day that a resident is in a home.

(c) Other Resident Fees
The Group provides additional services and accommodation to residents that are funded directly by the resident,
under mutually agreed terms and conditions.

(d) Imputed Revenue on RAD and Bond Balances under AASB 16
The Group has determined that residents who choose to pay a RAD as bond for their accommodation services,
that these arrangements meet the definition of a lease under AASB 16, accounting for leases. The Group has
recognised as revenue an imputed non-cash charge for accommodation representing the resident's right to
occupy a room under the arrangement. The accounting treatment required a non-cash increase in revenue for
accommodation and a non-cash increase in finance cost on the outstanding RAD and Bond balance, with no net
impact on the result for the period.

Other Income

During the year, the Group separately sold two surplus land sites within NSW at Mona Vale and Wollongong and
one site within Victoria at Grovedale for a total of $16,450,000 (2020: $1,215,000) and recognised a net gain on
sale of $9,446,000 (2020: net gain on sale $283,000).

The Group recognises gains and losses from the sale of assets held for sale at the point in time that control
transfers to the purchaser, which is when the legal title is transferred between the parties.

AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers ("AASB 15") requires presentation of the following items

separately in the statement of financial position:

(i) ‘contract asset’ for the right to consideration in exchange for services that have transferred to a customer;

(ii) ‘contract liability’ for the obligation to transfer services to a customer for which the entity has received

consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer; and

(iii) ‘receivable’ for the right to consideration that is unconditional (only the passage of time is required before

payment of that consideration is due).

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

The Group recognises revenue under AASB 15 which applies to all revenue arising from contracts with

customers, unless those contracts are in the scope of other standards. The Group uses the five-step model as

set out in AASB 15 to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers.

The transaction price is allocated to performance obligations on the basis of their relative standalone selling

prices and recognised as revenue accordingly as those performance obligations are satisfied over time each day

as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Group.

The provision of care to a resident is a single performance obligation. Other services, such as Additional

Services (including services such as in-room Foxtel and additional menu choices) and Accommodation charges

contain a number of different performance obligations.

The Group has applied the practical expedient not to disclose the transaction price allocation to unperformed

performance obligations because all performance obligations are considered to be met on a daily basis.

Therefore, the Group does not have any outstanding performance obligations that have not been met at the

reporting date.

Government grants, including non-monetary grants, are recognised when all conditions attached to the grant will

be met and the grant will be received. The grant is recognised at an amount equivalent to what will be received,

and non-monetary grants are recognised at fair value and as Other income.

Monetary grants are recognised as income in the profit and loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which

the related costs are recognised as expenses for which the grants are intended to compensate. For

non-monetary grants, both the grants and the related assets are accounted for at fair value. The grants are

recognised as other income in the profit and loss over the periods in which the related asset is consumed and

expensed.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Following the adoption of AASB 16, the Group has determined the use of the Maximum Permissible Interest

Rate ("MPIR") as the interest rate to be used in the calculation of the Imputed DAP Revenue on RAD and Bond

Balances. The MPIR is a rate set by the Government and is used to calculate the Daily Accommodation

Payment to applicable residents.

The Group have used the replacement cost of PPE items which are comparable to the items it has received from

the Government, to determine the value of non-monetary Government grants received during the period of

$2,231,000.

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B1

care.

home.

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME (CONTINUED)

Disaggregation of Revenue

The Group has disaggregated revenue based on the source of the funding for the provision of residential aged

(a) Government Funded Residential Care Subsidies & Supplements

The Australian Government determines the amount of subsidies and supplements in accordance with the

provisions of the Aged Care Act. In accordance with the Aged Care Act the level of subsidy or supplement is

dependent on a range of factors, including a resident’s care needs, supported resident ratios in a particular

home and whether a home has been newly built or significantly refurbished on or after 20 April 2012. The

subsidies and supplements are calculated as a daily rate and is payable for each day that a resident is in a

The Government may require a resident to pay a proportion of that subsidy or supplement dependent on their

own financial circumstances. This is referred to as a Means Tested Care Fee ("MTCF"). The MTCF reduces the

amount the Government pays directly to the provider as a result. The total MTCF included within the total

Government Funded Residential Care Subsidies and Supplements was $15,478,000 in the period (2020:

$16,920,000).

(b) Resident Daily Care Fees

The Group receives Basic Daily Fees in accordance with the Aged Care Act which are funded directly by the

resident as a Basic Daily Fee which is set by the Government. The Basic Daily Fee is calculated as a daily rate

and is payable by a resident for each day that a resident is in a home.

(c) Other Resident Fees

The Group provides additional services and accommodation to residents that are funded directly by the resident,

under mutually agreed terms and conditions.

(d) Imputed Revenue on RAD and Bond Balances under AASB 16

The Group has determined that residents who choose to pay a RAD as bond for their accommodation services,

that these arrangements meet the definition of a lease under AASB 16, accounting for leases. The Group has

recognised as revenue an imputed non-cash charge for accommodation representing the resident's right to

occupy a room under the arrangement. The accounting treatment required a non-cash increase in revenue for

accommodation and a non-cash increase in finance cost on the outstanding RAD and Bond balance, with no net

impact on the result for the period.

Other Income

During the year, the Group separately sold two surplus land sites within NSW at Mona Vale and Wollongong and

one site within Victoria at Grovedale for a total of $16,450,000 (2020: $1,215,000) and recognised a net gain on

sale of $9,446,000 (2020: net gain on sale $283,000).

The Group recognises gains and losses from the sale of assets held for sale at the point in time that control

transfers to the purchaser, which is when the legal title is transferred between the parties.

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B1
REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME (CONTINUED)

Contract Assets and Liabilities

AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers ("AASB 15") requires presentation of the following items
separately in the statement of financial position:
(i) ‘contract asset’ for the right to consideration in exchange for services that have transferred to a customer;
(ii) ‘contract liability’ for the obligation to transfer services to a customer for which the entity has received
consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer; and
(iii) ‘receivable’ for the right to consideration that is unconditional (only the passage of time is required before
payment of that consideration is due).

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

The Group recognises revenue under AASB 15 which applies to all revenue arising from contracts with
customers, unless those contracts are in the scope of other standards. The Group uses the five-step model as
set out in AASB 15 to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers.

The transaction price is allocated to performance obligations on the basis of their relative standalone selling
prices and recognised as revenue accordingly as those performance obligations are satisfied over time each day
as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Group.

The provision of care to a resident is a single performance obligation. Other services, such as Additional
Services (including services such as in-room Foxtel and additional menu choices) and Accommodation charges
contain a number of different performance obligations.

The Group has applied the practical expedient not to disclose the transaction price allocation to unperformed
performance obligations because all performance obligations are considered to be met on a daily basis.
Therefore, the Group does not have any outstanding performance obligations that have not been met at the
reporting date.

Government grants, including non-monetary grants, are recognised when all conditions attached to the grant will
be met and the grant will be received. The grant is recognised at an amount equivalent to what will be received,
and non-monetary grants are recognised at fair value and as Other income.

Monetary grants are recognised as income in the profit and loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which
the related costs are recognised as expenses for which the grants are intended to compensate. For
non-monetary grants, both the grants and the related assets are accounted for at fair value. The grants are
recognised as other income in the profit and loss over the periods in which the related asset is consumed and
expensed.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Following the adoption of AASB 16, the Group has determined the use of the Maximum Permissible Interest
Rate ("MPIR") as the interest rate to be used in the calculation of the Imputed DAP Revenue on RAD and Bond
Balances. The MPIR is a rate set by the Government and is used to calculate the Daily Accommodation
Payment to applicable residents.

The Group have used the replacement cost of PPE items which are comparable to the items it has received from
the Government, to determine the value of non-monetary Government grants received during the period of
$2,231,000.

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B2
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPENSES

Salaries and wages expense
Superannuation expense
Other employee expenses
Total employee benefits expenses

2021
$'000

365,446
33,014
44,961
443,421

2020
$'000

344,904
32,091
39,005
416,000

B4

OCCUPANCY EXPENSES

Repairs and maintenance expense

Other occupancy expenses

Total occupancy expenses

2021

$'000

8,555

12,499

21,054

2020

$'000

8,468

12,875

21,343

The Group administered and disbursed COVID-19 aged care retention bonuses on behalf of the Australian
Government during the financial year and considered that it acted as an agent in making these payments on
behalf of the Australian Government. These payments were therefore treated as a disbursement and not a grant
and were presented as a pass-through with no impact on the results. For the year ended 30 June 2021, COVID
aged care retention bonuses totalled $9,104,000 (2020: Nil) were administered and disbursed by the Group.

B3
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Advertising and marketing expenses
Telephone and communication expenses
Travel expenses
Printing and stationery expenses
Professional services expenses
Insurance Premiums
Other administrative expenses
Total administrative expenses

2021
$'000

1,326
2,576
800
1,179
5,456
4,200
7,669
23,206

2020
$'000

1,417
2,353
1,594
1,642
3,943
2,843
7,084
20,876

The costs included in administrative expense has been reviewed during the period to more closely reflect the
nature of this cost category, as result the prior period value has been restated.

The Group has various leases that relate to the Groups aged care homes and are accounted for in accordance

with AASB16 Accounting for Leases. Refer Note C7 Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities.

The costs included in other occupancy expense has been reviewed during the period to more closely reflect the

nature of this cost category, as result the prior period value has been restated.

B5

DEPRECIATION, AMORTISATION AND IMPAIRMENT EXPENSES

Depreciation and Amortisation Expense

Impairment expense

Total depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses

Notes

C4, C7

C4, C6

2021

$'000

42,263

980

43,243

2020

$'000

39,119

144,622

183,741

The Group has various leases for aged care homes, office space and minor office equipment. These leases are

accounted for by recognising a depreciable right of use asset with an effective life equivalent to the term of the

lease. Depreciation expense on right of use assets for the period was $4,535,000 (2020: $4,524,000).

The impairment expense in June 2020 comprises $136,059,000 of goodwill and $8,563,000 across the Group's

homes and tangible assets.

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

Annual financial report

The Group administered and disbursed COVID-19 aged care retention bonuses on behalf of the Australian

Government during the financial year and considered that it acted as an agent in making these payments on

behalf of the Australian Government. These payments were therefore treated as a disbursement and not a grant

and were presented as a pass-through with no impact on the results. For the year ended 30 June 2021, COVID

aged care retention bonuses totalled $9,104,000 (2020: Nil) were administered and disbursed by the Group.

B2

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPENSES

Salaries and wages expense

Superannuation expense

Other employee expenses

Total employee benefits expenses

B3

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Advertising and marketing expenses

Telephone and communication expenses

Travel expenses

Printing and stationery expenses

Professional services expenses

Insurance Premiums

Other administrative expenses

Total administrative expenses

2021

$'000

365,446

33,014

44,961

443,421

2020

$'000

344,904

32,091

39,005

416,000

2021

$'000

1,326

2,576

800

1,179

5,456

4,200

7,669

2020

$'000

1,417

2,353

1,594

1,642

3,943

2,843

7,084

B4
OCCUPANCY EXPENSES

Repairs and maintenance expense
Other occupancy expenses
Total occupancy expenses

2021
$'000

8,555
12,499
21,054

2020
$'000

8,468
12,875
21,343

The Group has various leases that relate to the Groups aged care homes and are accounted for in accordance
with AASB16 Accounting for Leases. Refer Note C7 Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities.

The costs included in other occupancy expense has been reviewed during the period to more closely reflect the
nature of this cost category, as result the prior period value has been restated.

B5
DEPRECIATION, AMORTISATION AND IMPAIRMENT EXPENSES

Depreciation and Amortisation Expense
Impairment expense
Total depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses

Notes

C4, C7
C4, C6

2021
$'000

42,263
980
43,243

2020
$'000

39,119
144,622
183,741

The Group has various leases for aged care homes, office space and minor office equipment. These leases are
accounted for by recognising a depreciable right of use asset with an effective life equivalent to the term of the
lease. Depreciation expense on right of use assets for the period was $4,535,000 (2020: $4,524,000).

The costs included in administrative expense has been reviewed during the period to more closely reflect the

nature of this cost category, as result the prior period value has been restated.

23,206

20,876

The impairment expense in June 2020 comprises $136,059,000 of goodwill and $8,563,000 across the Group's
homes and tangible assets.

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B6
FINANCE INCOME AND COSTS

Finance Income
Interest income from cash at banks
Total finance income

Finance Costs
Imputed interest cost on RAD and bond balances
Interest expense on leases under AASB 16
Interest expense on bank loans
Interest expense on accommodation bonds for departed residents
Other finance costs
Total finance costs

Notes

B1
B1

2021
$'000

520
520

42,316
1,943
1,509
2,019
1,545
49,332

2020
$'000

435
435

43,407
2,171
2,204
2,512
2,039
52,333

Net finance costs

48,812

51,898

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Interest income

Interest income is recognised based on the effective interest method.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of
funds. Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that
necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of
the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Refer to Note D2
for information relating to loans and borrowings.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The Group has determined the use of the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate ("MPIR") as the interest rate in the
calculation of the Imputed Interest Cost on RAD and Bond Balances. The MPIR is a rate set by the Government
and is used to calculate the Daily Accommodation Payment to applicable residents.

Where the Group, as a lessee, cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in a lease, it uses an
Incremental Borrowing Rate ("IBR") to calculate interest expense on leases. The IBR is the interest rate that the
lessee would have to pay to borrow over a similar term of each lease. The Group estimates the IBR using
market interest rates and adjusts these rates to include the effect of the lessee's own stand alone credit rating.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

B7

are:

The major components of income tax expense for the twelve months ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020

Current income tax

Current income tax expense

Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year

Deferred income tax

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year

Income tax expense reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss

and other comprehensive income

3,065

8,064

Reconciliation of income tax expense and the accounting profit:

Accounting profit or (loss) before income tax

At the Australian statutory income tax rate of 30% (2020: 30%)

Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year

Utilisation of previously unrecognised tax losses

Expenditure not allowable for income tax purposes

- Goodwill impairment expense

- Other expenditure

Income tax expense

2021

$'000

1,155

(433)

1,831

512

2021

$'000

9,064

2,719

79

(13)

-

280

3,065

(12,129)

2020

$'000

16,093

355

(8,090)

(294)

2020

$'000

(108,845)

(32,654)

61

(176)

40,818

15

8,064

100,781

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B6

FINANCE INCOME AND COSTS

Finance Income

Interest income from cash at banks

Total finance income

Finance Costs

Imputed interest cost on RAD and bond balances

Interest expense on leases under AASB 16

Interest expense on bank loans

Interest expense on accommodation bonds for departed residents

Other finance costs

Total finance costs

Net finance costs

Interest income

Borrowing costs

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Interest income is recognised based on the effective interest method.

Notes

B1

B1

2021

$'000

520

520

42,316

1,943

1,509

2,019

1,545

49,332

2020

$'000

435

435

43,407

2,171

2,204

2,512

2,039

52,333

48,812

51,898

Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of

funds. Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that

necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of

the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Refer to Note D2

for information relating to loans and borrowings.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The Group has determined the use of the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate ("MPIR") as the interest rate in the

calculation of the Imputed Interest Cost on RAD and Bond Balances. The MPIR is a rate set by the Government

and is used to calculate the Daily Accommodation Payment to applicable residents.

Where the Group, as a lessee, cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in a lease, it uses an

Incremental Borrowing Rate ("IBR") to calculate interest expense on leases. The IBR is the interest rate that the

lessee would have to pay to borrow over a similar term of each lease. The Group estimates the IBR using

market interest rates and adjusts these rates to include the effect of the lessee's own stand alone credit rating.

B7
INCOME TAX EXPENSE

The major components of income tax expense for the twelve months ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020
are:

Current income tax

Current income tax expense
Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year

Deferred income tax

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year

2021
$'000

1,155
(433)

1,831
512

2020
$'000

16,093
355

(8,090)
(294)

Income tax expense reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss
and other comprehensive income

3,065

8,064

Reconciliation of income tax expense and the accounting profit:

Accounting profit or (loss) before income tax
At the Australian statutory income tax rate of 30% (2020: 30%)
Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year
Utilisation of previously unrecognised tax losses
Expenditure not allowable for income tax purposes
- Goodwill impairment expense
- Other expenditure

Income tax expense

2021
$'000

9,064
2,719
79
(13)

-
280

3,065
(12,129)

2020
$'000

(108,845)
(32,654)
61
(176)

40,818
15

8,064
100,781

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B7
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONTINUED)

Consolidated statement of
profit or loss and other
comprehensive income

Consolidated statement of
financial position

2021
$'000

(3,672)
(8)
(719)
(2,216)
-
2,028
-
-
2,244

(2,343)
(2,343)

2020
$'000

2,541
(8)
281
2,216
-
3,126
36
1,195
(1,003)

8,384
8,384

Accelerated depreciation and impairment
IPO transaction fees
Other
Assets held for sale
Bed licences
Provisions and accruals
Investment properties
Right of use assets
Lease liabilities

Deferred tax (credit) or expense
Deferred tax, net liabilities
Reflected in the statement of financial position as follows
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax, net liabilities

Reconciliation of deferred tax liabilities, net:

Balance at 1 July 2020
Income Tax expense during the year recognised in profit or loss
Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year

Balance at 30 June 2021

2021
$'000

(60,979)
-
(1,264)
-
(64,571)
22,075
-
21,889
(17,897)

(100,747)

(100,747)

44,347
(145,094)
(100,747)

$'000

(98,404)
(1,831)
(512)

(100,747)

2020
$'000

(57,307)
8
(545)
2,216
(64,571)
20,047
-
21,889
(20,141)

(98,404)

(98,404)

45,067
(143,471)
(98,404)

-
-
-

-

B7

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be

recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are

those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Current income tax relating to items recognised directly in equity is recognised in equity and not in the statement

of profit or loss. Positions taken in the tax returns are evaluated with respect to situations in which applicable tax

regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes a tax asset or liability where appropriate.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and

liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except:

• When the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability

in a transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the

accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and

• In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and

interests in joint ventures, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it

is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the

asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or

substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax

assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the

same taxation authority.

Tax consolidation legislation

19 June 2013.

Estia Health Limited and its wholly-owned controlled entities implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of

The head entity, Estia Health Limited and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group continue to

account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The Group has applied the Group allocation approach in

determining the appropriate amount of current taxes and deferred taxes to allocate to members of the tax

consolidated group.

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, Estia Health Limited also recognises the current tax

liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed

from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group.

Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as

amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in the Group.

Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding

agreement are recognised as a contribution to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax consolidated entities.

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

Annual financial report

B7

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONTINUED)

Consolidated statement of

profit or loss and other

Consolidated statement of

comprehensive income

financial position

2021

$'000

(3,672)

(8)

(719)

(2,216)

2,028

-

-

-

2,244

(2,343)

(2,343)

2020

$'000

2,541

(8)

281

2,216

-

3,126

36

1,195

(1,003)

8,384

8,384

Accelerated depreciation and impairment

IPO transaction fees

Other

Assets held for sale

Bed licences

Provisions and accruals

Investment properties

Right of use assets

Lease liabilities

Deferred tax (credit) or expense

Deferred tax, net liabilities

Reflected in the statement of financial position as follows

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax, net liabilities

Reconciliation of deferred tax liabilities, net:

Balance at 1 July 2020

Income Tax expense during the year recognised in profit or loss

Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous year

Balance at 30 June 2021

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

(60,979)

(57,307)

(1,264)

(64,571)

22,075

-

-

-

21,889

(17,897)

(100,747)

(100,747)

44,347

(145,094)

(100,747)

$'000

(98,404)

(1,831)

(512)

(100,747)

8

(545)

2,216

(64,571)

20,047

-

21,889

(20,141)

(98,404)

(98,404)

45,067

(143,471)

(98,404)

-

-

-

-

B7
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be
recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are
those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Current income tax relating to items recognised directly in equity is recognised in equity and not in the statement
of profit or loss. Positions taken in the tax returns are evaluated with respect to situations in which applicable tax
regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes a tax asset or liability where appropriate.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except:

• When the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability
in a transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the
accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and

• In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and
interests in joint ventures, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it
is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the
asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax
assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the
same taxation authority.

Tax consolidation legislation

Estia Health Limited and its wholly-owned controlled entities implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of
19 June 2013.

The head entity, Estia Health Limited and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group continue to
account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The Group has applied the Group allocation approach in
determining the appropriate amount of current taxes and deferred taxes to allocate to members of the tax
consolidated group.

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, Estia Health Limited also recognises the current tax
liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed
from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group.

Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as
amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in the Group.

Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding
agreement are recognised as a contribution to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax consolidated entities.

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B7
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONTINUED)

B9

CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against
which the deductible temporary differences and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses
can be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is
no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be
utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the
extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

B8
EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) amounts are calculated by dividing the profit or loss for the year attributable to
ordinary equity holders of the Parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the
year. Diluted EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of
the Parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted
average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive employee Performance
Rights into ordinary shares.

The shares that may dilute basic earnings per share in the future, were anti-dilutive for the period ended 30 June
2020 due to the loss for the year and therefore they were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per
share.

Profit (Loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Parent for basic and
diluted earnings

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

5,998

(116,909)

2021

2020

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic EPS

261,294,969

261,014,726

(Decrease) or increase in refundable accommodation deposits and bonds

Effect of dilution

3,013,807

1,538,291

Net cash flows from operating activities

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the effect of dilution

264,308,776

262,553,017

Basic profit or (loss) per share
Diluted profit or (loss) per share

2021
cents

2.30
2.27

2020
cents

(44.79)
(44.79)

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(a) Reconciliation of net profit or (loss) after income tax to net cash flows from operations

Profit/(Loss) for the year

Adjustments to reconcile profit or (loss) after income tax to net cash

flows:

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Depreciation on right of use assets

Imputed revenue on RAD and bond balances

Imputed interest cost on RAD and bond balances

Amortisation of intangibles

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Net gain on sale of assets held for sale

Bond retention revenue

Movement in allowance for expected credit losses

Share-based payments

Net (gain) or loss on fair value of investment properties

Changes in assets and liabilities

Decrease or (increase) in trade and other receivables

Decrease or (increase) in prepayments and other assets

Decrease or (increase) in deferred tax assets

(Decrease) or increase in deferred tax liabilities

(Decrease) or increase in current tax payable

(Decrease) or increase in trade and other payables

(Decrease) or increase in provisions

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

5,998

(116,909)

37,728

4,535

42,316

(42,316)

1,402

980

(41)

(9,446)

(2,968)

(718)

923

-

(71)

(2,397)

720

1,622

666

(21,399)

8,189

30,592

56,315

33,150

4,524

43,407

(43,407)

1,445

144,622

(51)

(283)

(1,910)

440

(47)

120

(835)

(1,595)

(5,185)

(2,755)

7,111

22,260

8,779

33,181

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B7

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONTINUED)

B9
CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION

(a) Reconciliation of net profit or (loss) after income tax to net cash flows from operations
5,998
Profit/(Loss) for the year

(116,909)

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

Adjustments to reconcile profit or (loss) after income tax to net cash
flows:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation on right of use assets
Imputed revenue on RAD and bond balances
Imputed interest cost on RAD and bond balances
Amortisation of intangibles
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Net gain on sale of assets held for sale
Bond retention revenue
Movement in allowance for expected credit losses
Share-based payments
Net (gain) or loss on fair value of investment properties

Changes in assets and liabilities
Decrease or (increase) in trade and other receivables
Decrease or (increase) in prepayments and other assets
Decrease or (increase) in deferred tax assets
(Decrease) or increase in deferred tax liabilities
(Decrease) or increase in current tax payable
(Decrease) or increase in trade and other payables
(Decrease) or increase in provisions
(Decrease) or increase in refundable accommodation deposits and bonds

Effect of dilution

3,013,807

1,538,291

Net cash flows from operating activities

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the effect of dilution

264,308,776

262,553,017

37,728
4,535
42,316
(42,316)
1,402
980
(41)
(9,446)
(2,968)
(718)
923
-

(71)
(2,397)
720
1,622
666
(21,399)
8,189
30,592

56,315

33,150
4,524
43,407
(43,407)
1,445
144,622
(51)
(283)
(1,910)
440
(47)
120

(835)
(1,595)
(5,185)
(2,755)
7,111
22,260
8,779
33,181

126,062

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against

which the deductible temporary differences and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses

can be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is

no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be

utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the

extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

B8

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) amounts are calculated by dividing the profit or loss for the year attributable to

ordinary equity holders of the Parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the

year. Diluted EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of

the Parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted

average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive employee Performance

Rights into ordinary shares.

The shares that may dilute basic earnings per share in the future, were anti-dilutive for the period ended 30 June

2020 due to the loss for the year and therefore they were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per

share.

Profit (Loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Parent for basic and

diluted earnings

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic EPS

261,294,969

261,014,726

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

5,998

(116,909)

2021

2020

2021

cents

2.30

2.27

2020

cents

(44.79)

(44.79)

Basic profit or (loss) per share

Diluted profit or (loss) per share

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B9
CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Operating cash flow

SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES

C1

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Daily inflows and outflows of refundable accommodation deposits are considered by the Group to be a normal
part of the operations of the business and are utilised at the discretion of the Group within the guidelines set out
by the Prudential Compliance Standards and are therefore classified as an operating activity for the purposes of
cash flow reporting.

Cash at bank

Cash on hand

Total cash and cash equivalents

2020
$'000

Net cash flows
$'000

(b) Reconciliation of liabilities arising from
financing activities
Non-current loans and borrowings
Lease liabilities
Total liabilities from financing activities

130,000
72,961
202,961

(15,500)
(4,270)
(19,770)

Other
$'000

667
(649)
18

2021
$'000

113,833
69,340
183,173

Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and in hand and

short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known

amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

For the purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, "cash and cash equivalents" are as defined

above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

2021

$'000

33,300

128

33,428

2020

$'000

30,522

78

30,600

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SECTION B:OUR PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

B9

CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Operating cash flow

SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES

C1
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Daily inflows and outflows of refundable accommodation deposits are considered by the Group to be a normal

part of the operations of the business and are utilised at the discretion of the Group within the guidelines set out

by the Prudential Compliance Standards and are therefore classified as an operating activity for the purposes of

cash flow reporting.

Cash at bank
Cash on hand
Total cash and cash equivalents

2021
$'000

33,300
128
33,428

2020
$'000

30,522
78
30,600

2020

$'000

Net cash flows

$'000

(b) Reconciliation of liabilities arising from

financing activities

Non-current loans and borrowings

Lease liabilities

Total liabilities from financing activities

130,000

72,961

202,961

(15,500)

(4,270)

(19,770)

Other

$'000

667

(649)

18

2021

$'000

113,833

69,340

183,173

Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and in hand and
short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

For the purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, "cash and cash equivalents" are as defined
above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

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SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

C2
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables
Other receivables
Allowance for expected credit losses

Total trade and other receivables

Allowance for expected credit loss

C3

ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Assets held for sale

Total assets held for sale

2021
$'000

6,767
1,653
(1,295)

7,125

2020
$'000

8,593
1,549
(2,013)

8,129

Set out below is the movement in the allowance for expected credit losses of trade receivables for the period.

As at 1 July
(Release) or provision for expected credit losses
Utilised
At 30 June

2021
$'000

2,013
(302)
(416)
1,295

2020
$'000

1,573
732
(292)
2,013

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Trade receivables and other receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance
for lifetime expected credit losses.

The Group uses a provision matrix based on days past due for groupings of customers with similar credit risk
characteristics, adjusted for any material expected changes to the future credit risk of that group to determine
the lifetime expected credit losses at the reporting date.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

In calculating the allowance for expected credit loss, the Group applies judgements when identifying customers
with similar risk characteristics to group together in the provision matrix. The Group is also required to estimate
the rate of allowance of expected credit loss for each group of customer, which requires the use of historical
rates of default and assumptions based on future economic conditions, for instance a downturn in the Australian
economy or adverse changes to the aged pension, that may materially impact on the ability to collect
outstanding customer balances. Refer to D5 Credit Risk for additional information.

The Group determined that the risk characteristics of its customers were not significantly impacted by COVID-19
during the period. The Group observed there to be no significant shift in customer payment patterns and
performance following the declaration of the COVID-9 pandemic in Australia from March 2020 that would
materially impact the ability to collect outstanding debtors balances.

2021

$'000

2,601

2,601

2020

$'000

5,441

5,441

On 4 November 2020, the Group completed the previously announced sale of land in Mona Vale, New South

Wales, and recorded a pre-tax profit on sale of $7,792,000 in the period.

Development options for a site at Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales, were re-assessed in the period

and the decision was made to dispose the site. A contract for sale for $3,800,000 was executed in October 2020

which was settled on 15 December 2020 for a pre-tax profit of $435,000 in the period.

Land in Grovedale, Victoria, was contracted for sale in December 2020 and settled in April 2021, recognising a

pre-tax profit of $475,000.

The Group has a property in Wombarra, NSW for which a process for disposal commenced in June 2020 and

continued during the current period.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Non-current assets are classified as held-for-sale if it is highly probable that they will be recovered primarily

through sale in its current condition and rather than through continuing use.

Such assets are generally measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

Impairment losses on initial classification as held-for-sale or held-for-distribution and subsequent gains and

losses on re-measurement are recognised in profit or loss.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

For an asset held for sale for which fair value less cost of disposal cannot be referenced to a binding

unconditional contact of sale, the Group takes into consideration various external sources of information, such

as comparable sales history and guidance provided by independent external parties, to determine the likely fair

value less cost of disposal for the asset.

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C2

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Allowance for expected credit losses

Total trade and other receivables

Allowance for expected credit loss

(Release) or provision for expected credit losses

As at 1 July

Utilised

At 30 June

2021

$'000

6,767

1,653

(1,295)

7,125

2021

$'000

2,013

(302)

(416)

1,295

2020

$'000

8,593

1,549

(2,013)

8,129

2020

$'000

1,573

732

(292)

2,013

Set out below is the movement in the allowance for expected credit losses of trade receivables for the period.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Trade receivables and other receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance

for lifetime expected credit losses.

The Group uses a provision matrix based on days past due for groupings of customers with similar credit risk

characteristics, adjusted for any material expected changes to the future credit risk of that group to determine

the lifetime expected credit losses at the reporting date.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

In calculating the allowance for expected credit loss, the Group applies judgements when identifying customers

with similar risk characteristics to group together in the provision matrix. The Group is also required to estimate

the rate of allowance of expected credit loss for each group of customer, which requires the use of historical

rates of default and assumptions based on future economic conditions, for instance a downturn in the Australian

economy or adverse changes to the aged pension, that may materially impact on the ability to collect

outstanding customer balances. Refer to D5 Credit Risk for additional information.

The Group determined that the risk characteristics of its customers were not significantly impacted by COVID-19

during the period. The Group observed there to be no significant shift in customer payment patterns and

performance following the declaration of the COVID-9 pandemic in Australia from March 2020 that would

materially impact the ability to collect outstanding debtors balances.

C3
ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Assets held for sale
Total assets held for sale

2021
$'000

2,601
2,601

2020
$'000

5,441
5,441

On 4 November 2020, the Group completed the previously announced sale of land in Mona Vale, New South
Wales, and recorded a pre-tax profit on sale of $7,792,000 in the period.

Development options for a site at Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales, were re-assessed in the period
and the decision was made to dispose the site. A contract for sale for $3,800,000 was executed in October 2020
which was settled on 15 December 2020 for a pre-tax profit of $435,000 in the period.

Land in Grovedale, Victoria, was contracted for sale in December 2020 and settled in April 2021, recognising a
pre-tax profit of $475,000.

The Group has a property in Wombarra, NSW for which a process for disposal commenced in June 2020 and
continued during the current period.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Non-current assets are classified as held-for-sale if it is highly probable that they will be recovered primarily
through sale in its current condition and rather than through continuing use.

Such assets are generally measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.
Impairment losses on initial classification as held-for-sale or held-for-distribution and subsequent gains and
losses on re-measurement are recognised in profit or loss.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

For an asset held for sale for which fair value less cost of disposal cannot be referenced to a binding
unconditional contact of sale, the Group takes into consideration various external sources of information, such
as comparable sales history and guidance provided by independent external parties, to determine the likely fair
value less cost of disposal for the asset.

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SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

C4
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment

Property
Improvements
$'000

Furniture,
fixtures &
equipment
$'000

Motor
vehicles
$'000

Construction
in progress
$'000

Total
$'000

Land
$'000

Buildings
$'000

Note

192,840 504,816
-
26,653
(445)

3,148
3,960
(885)

(5,250)

-
193,813 531,024
750
35,492
(28)

-
-
-

64,823
2,783
15,129
(46)

-
82,689
3,238
3,056
(131)

92,045
9,884
19,143
(2,112)

(48)
118,912
9,195
11,790
(2,232)

(3,748)

-
190,065 567,238

-
88,852

-
137,665

B5
B5

B5
B5

-
-
-
-
-
-
821
-

821

39,930
11,498
4,844
(445)
55,827
11,352
-
(30)

67,148

4,213
4,148
858
(30)
9,189
5,238
-
(131)

35,420
17,431
589
(2,046)
51,394
19,694
-
(2,175)

14,296

68,914

989
65
-
(155)

-
899
246
-
(153)

-
992

847
72
-
(149)
770
41
-
(152)

659

47,593 903,106
67,861
51,981
-
(64,885)
(3,643)
-

(108)

(5,406)
34,581 961,918
44,012
30,583
-
(50,338)
(4,878)
(2,334)

-

(3,748)
12,492 997,304

-
-
2,213
-

80,410
33,149
8,504
(2,670)
2,213 119,393
36,325
980
(4,860)

-
159
(2,372)

- 151,838

193,813 475,198

189,244 500,089

73,500

74,556

67,516

68,752

129

332

32,368 842,524

12,492 845,465

Cost
Balance at 1 July 2019
Additions
Transfers
Disposals
Transfer to assets held for
sale
Balance at 30 June 2020
Additions
Transfers
Disposals
Transfer to assets held for
sale
Balance at 30 June 2021

Accumulated depreciation
and impairment
Balance at 1 July 2019
Depreciation expense
Impairment expense
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2020
Depreciation expense
Impairment expense
Disposals

Balance at 30 June 2021

Net book value
As at 30 June 2020

As at 30 June 2021

C4

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Construction in Progress, Plant and Equipment and Land and Buildings are stated at cost, net of accumulated

depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Land is not depreciated. Such cost includes the cost of

replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the

recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced at

intervals, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciates them

accordingly. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Property, plant and equipment transferred from vendors are initially measured at fair value at the date on which

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line or written down value basis over the estimated useful life of the

control is obtained.

asset as follows:

Buildings and property improvements

Furniture, fittings and equipment

Motor vehicles

4 - 50 years

3 - 20 years

4 - 8 years

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon

disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on

derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying

amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon

disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on

derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying

amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.

Property, plant and equipment are tested for impairment at the lowest level Cash Generating Unit ("CGU"). Each

mature home is determined to be a separate CGU because it generates cash flows which are largely

independent of other assets.

The Group also assesses the indicators for impairment at each financial year end. If impairment indicators exist

an impairment test will be performed. The impairment test consists of comparing the recoverable amount of a

CGU against its carrying value. Recoverable amount is the higher of the CGU’s fair value less costs of disposal

and value in use. The carrying value is determined on a basis consistent with the way the recoverable amount of

the CGU is determined. The carrying value of the CGU represents those assets that can be attributed directly or

allocated on a reasonable and consistent basis.

Additionally, the Group assesses the residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant

and equipment and adjusts prospectively, if appropriate.

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SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

C4

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment

Land

$'000

Buildings

Improvements

equipment

vehicles

in progress

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

Total

$'000

Note

Property

Furniture,

fixtures &

Motor

Construction

Cost

Additions

Transfers

Disposals

sale

Additions

Transfers

Disposals

sale

Balance at 1 July 2019

192,840 504,816

3,148

3,960

26,653

64,823

2,783

15,129

92,045

9,884

19,143

47,593 903,106

51,981

67,861

(64,885)

-

(885)

(445)

(46)

(2,112)

(155)

-

(3,643)

Transfer to assets held for

Balance at 30 June 2020

193,813 531,024

82,689

118,912

(5,250)

(48)

750

35,492

(28)

3,238

3,056

(131)

9,195

11,790

(2,232)

(108)

(5,406)

34,581 961,918

30,583

44,012

(50,338)

-

-

(3,748)

(153)

(2,334)

(4,878)

Transfer to assets held for

(3,748)

Balance at 30 June 2021

190,065 567,238

88,852

137,665

992

12,492 997,304

-

-

-

39,930

11,498

4,844

(445)

55,827

11,352

-

(30)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

821

989

65

899

246

-

-

-

-

847

72

-

(149)

770

41

-

-

-

4,213

4,148

858

(30)

9,189

5,238

-

-

-

35,420

17,431

589

(2,046)

51,394

19,694

80,410

33,149

8,504

(2,670)

2,213

-

-

-

-

2,213 119,393

36,325

159

980

Balance at 30 June 2021

821

67,148

14,296

68,914

659

- 151,838

(131)

(2,175)

(152)

(2,372)

(4,860)

Accumulated depreciation

and impairment

Balance at 1 July 2019

Depreciation expense

Impairment expense

Disposals

Balance at 30 June 2020

Depreciation expense

Impairment expense

Disposals

B5

B5

B5

B5

Net book value

As at 30 June 2020

As at 30 June 2021

193,813 475,198

189,244 500,089

73,500

74,556

67,516

68,752

129

332

32,368 842,524

12,492 845,465

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C4
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Construction in Progress, Plant and Equipment and Land and Buildings are stated at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Land is not depreciated. Such cost includes the cost of
replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the
recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced at
intervals, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciates them
accordingly. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Property, plant and equipment transferred from vendors are initially measured at fair value at the date on which
control is obtained.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line or written down value basis over the estimated useful life of the
asset as follows:

Buildings and property improvements

Furniture, fittings and equipment

Motor vehicles

4 - 50 years

3 - 20 years

4 - 8 years

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon
disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on
derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying
amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon
disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on
derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying
amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.

Property, plant and equipment are tested for impairment at the lowest level Cash Generating Unit ("CGU"). Each
mature home is determined to be a separate CGU because it generates cash flows which are largely
independent of other assets.

The Group also assesses the indicators for impairment at each financial year end. If impairment indicators exist
an impairment test will be performed. The impairment test consists of comparing the recoverable amount of a
CGU against its carrying value. Recoverable amount is the higher of the CGU’s fair value less costs of disposal
and value in use. The carrying value is determined on a basis consistent with the way the recoverable amount of
the CGU is determined. The carrying value of the CGU represents those assets that can be attributed directly or
allocated on a reasonable and consistent basis.

Additionally, the Group assesses the residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant
and equipment and adjusts prospectively, if appropriate.

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C4
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The Group capitalises costs relating to the construction and refurbishment of aged care facilities. The initial
capitalisation of costs is based on the Group’s judgement that the project is expected to generate future
economic benefits. Subsequent to determining the initial eligibility for capitalisation the Group reassesses on a
regular basis whether projects are still sufficiently probable of completion and expected to deliver desired
economic benefits.

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C5

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Balance at beginning of period

Transfer from property, plant and equipment

Fair value adjustments

Total investment properties

2021

$'000

1,500

(750)

-

750

2020

$'000

1,620

-

(120)

1,500

Investment properties comprise Independent Living Units ("ILUs") located in one retirement village in Bendigo.

The retirement village is subject to a loan licence agreement which confers the right to occupancy of the unit,

until such time as the resident’s occupancy terminates and the occupancy rights are transferred to another

resident. Upon entry, a resident will loan the Group an amount equal to the fair value of the unit. On termination

the resident is entitled to repayment of the loan inclusive of any uplift in fair value since the agreement date less

the deferred management fee.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial

recognition, investment properties are stated at fair value, which reflects market conditions at the reporting date.

Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair values of investment properties are included in profit or loss in

the period in which they arise, including the corresponding tax effect. Fair values are determined based on an

annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer applying a valuation model

recommended by the International Valuation Standards Committee.

Investment properties are derecognised either when they have been disposed of or when they are permanently

withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the

net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognised in profit or loss in the period of

derecognition.

in use.

Transfers are made to (or from) investment property only when there is a change in use. For a transfer from

investment property to owner-occupied property, the deemed cost for subsequent accounting is the fair value at

the date of change in use. If owner-occupied property becomes an investment property, the Group accounts for

such property in accordance with the policy stated under property, plant and equipment up to the date of change

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The fair value of investment properties of $750,000 (2020: $1,500,000) has been categorised as Level 3 based

on the inputs to the valuation technique used (see Note D6).

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C4

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

C5
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The Group capitalises costs relating to the construction and refurbishment of aged care facilities. The initial

capitalisation of costs is based on the Group’s judgement that the project is expected to generate future

economic benefits. Subsequent to determining the initial eligibility for capitalisation the Group reassesses on a

regular basis whether projects are still sufficiently probable of completion and expected to deliver desired

economic benefits.

Balance at beginning of period
Transfer from property, plant and equipment
Fair value adjustments
Total investment properties

2021
$'000

1,500
(750)
-
750

2020
$'000

1,620
-
(120)
1,500

Annual financial report

Investment properties comprise Independent Living Units ("ILUs") located in one retirement village in Bendigo.
The retirement village is subject to a loan licence agreement which confers the right to occupancy of the unit,
until such time as the resident’s occupancy terminates and the occupancy rights are transferred to another
resident. Upon entry, a resident will loan the Group an amount equal to the fair value of the unit. On termination
the resident is entitled to repayment of the loan inclusive of any uplift in fair value since the agreement date less
the deferred management fee.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial
recognition, investment properties are stated at fair value, which reflects market conditions at the reporting date.
Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair values of investment properties are included in profit or loss in
the period in which they arise, including the corresponding tax effect. Fair values are determined based on an
annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer applying a valuation model
recommended by the International Valuation Standards Committee.

Investment properties are derecognised either when they have been disposed of or when they are permanently
withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the
net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognised in profit or loss in the period of
derecognition.

Transfers are made to (or from) investment property only when there is a change in use. For a transfer from
investment property to owner-occupied property, the deemed cost for subsequent accounting is the fair value at
the date of change in use. If owner-occupied property becomes an investment property, the Group accounts for
such property in accordance with the policy stated under property, plant and equipment up to the date of change
in use.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The fair value of investment properties of $750,000 (2020: $1,500,000) has been categorised as Level 3 based
on the inputs to the valuation technique used (see Note D6).

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C6
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Book Cost
Balance at 1 July 2019
Additions
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2020

Additions

Balance as at June 2021

Accumulated amortisation
Balance at 1 July 2019
Amortisation expense
Impairment
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2020

Accumulated amortisation
Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2021

Net book value
As at 30 June 2020

As at 30 June 2021

Goodwill
$'000

Bed licences
$'000

Software costs
$'000

Total
$'000

Note

B5

817,074
-
-
817,074

217,931
3,350
-
221,281

9,095
2,529
(94)
11,530

1,044,100
5,879
(94)
1,049,885

-

-

2,035

2,035

817,074

221,281

13,565

1,051,920

-
-
136,059
-
136,059

-

136,059

681,014

681,014

-
-
-
-
-

-

-

4,451
1,445
59
(94)
5,861

4,451
1,445
136,118
(94)
141,920

1,402

7,263

1,402

143,322

221,281

221,281

5,669

6,303

907,964

908,598

SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

C6

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets

acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition,

intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

Internally generated intangibles, other than capitalised development and software costs, are not capitalised and

the related expenditure is reflected as a profit or loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred.

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite.

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment

whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the

amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at the end of each reporting

period. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits

embodied in the asset are considered to modify the amortisation period or method, as appropriate, and are

treated as changes in accounting estimates and adjusted on a prospective basis.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment annually, at the

Cash Generating Unit (CGU) level. The CGU is consistent with the operating segment identified in Note E5. The

assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be

supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.

Software costs are amortised over the estimated useful life of 3- 5 years.

Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the

net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the statement of profit or loss

when the asset is derecognised.

Bed licences

The Accounting Policy for bed licences remains unchanged, where the Group’s aged care homes are initially

carried at cost or if acquired in a business combination, at fair value at the date of acquisition in accordance with

AASB 3 Business Combinations. Following initial recognition, the licences are not amortised but are measured

at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Bed licences are tested for impairment annually as at 30 June

and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Testing is performed in line with the

procedures noted below in Goodwill.

Bed licences are assessed as having an indefinite useful life as they are issued for an unlimited period and

therefore are not amortised. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the

indefinite life continues to be supportable.

The current Government has stated its intention to abolish bed licence restrictions and the Aged Care Approval

Rounds (“ACAR”) from 1 July 2024. This proposal has the potential to impact the accounting value of bed

licences. At 30 June 2021, the Group recognises bed licences at a book value of $221,281,000, less an

associated deferred tax liability of $64,571,000 representing a net asset position of $156,710,000. Legislation

has not yet been drafted or passed to give effect to this intention and the exact nature of any changes to the

licencing regime remains uncertain at the date of this report. Until such time as any legislation is passed,

Approved Providers will still be required to own bed licences to be eligible for Government subsidies under the

Aged Care Act. As a result, the Group has determined that the bed licences continue to have an indefinite life

and the carrying value remains appropriate at the date of this report.

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Book Cost

Balance at 1 July 2019

Additions

Disposals

Additions

Balance as at June 2021

Accumulated amortisation

Balance at 1 July 2019

Amortisation expense

Impairment

Disposals

Balance at 30 June 2020

Accumulated amortisation

Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2021

Net book value

As at 30 June 2020

As at 30 June 2021

Goodwill

Bed licences

Software costs

$'000

$'000

$'000

Total

$'000

Note

817,074

217,931

3,350

817,074

221,281

13,565

1,051,920

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

136,059

136,059

136,059

681,014

681,014

9,095

2,529

(94)

1,044,100

5,879

(94)

2,035

2,035

4,451

1,445

4,451

1,445

59

(94)

136,118

(94)

5,861

141,920

1,402

7,263

1,402

143,322

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

221,281

221,281

5,669

6,303

907,964

908,598

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

Annual financial report

Balance at 30 June 2020

817,074

221,281

11,530

1,049,885

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets
acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition,
intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Internally generated intangibles, other than capitalised development and software costs, are not capitalised and
the related expenditure is reflected as a profit or loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred.

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment
whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the
amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at the end of each reporting
period. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits
embodied in the asset are considered to modify the amortisation period or method, as appropriate, and are
treated as changes in accounting estimates and adjusted on a prospective basis.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment annually, at the
Cash Generating Unit (CGU) level. The CGU is consistent with the operating segment identified in Note E5. The
assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be
supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.

Software costs are amortised over the estimated useful life of 3- 5 years.

Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the
net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the statement of profit or loss
when the asset is derecognised.

Bed licences

The Accounting Policy for bed licences remains unchanged, where the Group’s aged care homes are initially
carried at cost or if acquired in a business combination, at fair value at the date of acquisition in accordance with
AASB 3 Business Combinations. Following initial recognition, the licences are not amortised but are measured
at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Bed licences are tested for impairment annually as at 30 June
and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Testing is performed in line with the
procedures noted below in Goodwill.

Bed licences are assessed as having an indefinite useful life as they are issued for an unlimited period and
therefore are not amortised. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the
indefinite life continues to be supportable.

The current Government has stated its intention to abolish bed licence restrictions and the Aged Care Approval
Rounds (“ACAR”) from 1 July 2024. This proposal has the potential to impact the accounting value of bed
licences. At 30 June 2021, the Group recognises bed licences at a book value of $221,281,000, less an
associated deferred tax liability of $64,571,000 representing a net asset position of $156,710,000. Legislation
has not yet been drafted or passed to give effect to this intention and the exact nature of any changes to the
licencing regime remains uncertain at the date of this report. Until such time as any legislation is passed,
Approved Providers will still be required to own bed licences to be eligible for Government subsidies under the
Aged Care Act. As a result, the Group has determined that the bed licences continue to have an indefinite life
and the carrying value remains appropriate at the date of this report.

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SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

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RIGHT OF USE ASSETS AND LEASE LIABILITIES

Goodwill

The Group has lease agreements for various aged care facilities, office space and minor office equipment with

Goodwill is initially measured at cost and represents the excess of the total consideration transferred and the
amount recognised for non-controlling interests, and any previous interest held, over the net identifiable assets
acquired and liabilities assumed.

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as at 30 June and when circumstances indicate that the carrying
value may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of the CGU
to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, an
impairment loss is recognised. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The Group performs impairment testing on goodwill and intangible assets, such as bed licences, annually and
also when an impairment indicator(s) exist. The Group considers the relationship between its market
capitalisation and its net book value, among other factors, when reviewing for indicators of impairment.

For impairment testing purposes, goodwill and bed licences are allocated to a group of CGUs that represent the
lowest level within the Group at which these assets are monitored. This is consistent with the Group’s operating
segment identified in Note E5. The carrying value of the CGU was then compared against its recoverable
amount. The recoverable amount of the CGU was determined on a value-in-use calculation basis by discounting
cash flow projections approved by the Board and senior management that cover a five year period (2021 to
2025) after which a terminal value is applied. The valuations used to test carrying values are based on forward
looking assumptions which are uncertain. The forecasts also considered the impacts of COVID-19, including
potential outbreaks, during the forecast period.

The most sensitive assumptions used in the calculation of the value in use of the CGU are the discount rate and
long term growth rate. Sensitivity analysis on reasonably likely changes to these assumptions did not result in an
outcome where impairment would be required.

Discount rate of 9.3% was applied to the cash flow forecasts, including terminal value. This rate reflects the
current market assessments of the risks specific to the industry the CGU operates in, and also taking into
consideration the time value of money. The calculation of the rate is based on the specific circumstances of the
asset and is derived from its weighted average cost of capital.

Long term growth rate of 2.3% which reflects an assessment of inflation and perpetual growth using market
and economic data.

The discount and growth rates used at 30 June 2021 in assessing the recoverable amount are as follows:

Post-tax discount rate
Pre-tax discount rate
Long term growth rate

2021
%

9.3
12.5
2.3

2020
%

9.3
12.5
2.3

varying lease terms.

Right of use assets

As at 1 July 2020

Additions during the year

Depreciation expense

Interest expense

Lease payments

Remeasurement of leases

Property

Leases

$'000

66,992

(4,362)

-

-

-

(3,913)

58,717

Other

Equipment

$'000

145

532

(174)

-

-

-

503

Total

$'000

67,137

532

(4,536)

-

-

(3,913)

59,220

Lease

Liabilities

$'000

72,962

532

-

2,080

(6,371)

(4,081)

65,122

Total Right of use assets as at 30 June 2021

The Group had low value leases relating to office equipment such as printers and photocopiers. An amount of

$121,000 (2020: $122,000) was recognised as an expense during the period.

Under its lease agreements, the Group incurs variable lease payments in the form of expenditure in relation to

insurance, council and water rates, and water consumption. The Group recognised an amount of $477,900

(2020:$350,000) as an expense in the period.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

In accordance with AASB 16, the Group assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a

lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in

exchange for consideration.

The Group applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases

and leases of low-value assets. The Group recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use

assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.

Right-of-use-assets

The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (that is, the date the

underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated

depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of

right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred if any, and

lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Unless the

Group is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the recognised

right-of use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the

lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment.

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)

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Goodwill

Goodwill is initially measured at cost and represents the excess of the total consideration transferred and the

amount recognised for non-controlling interests, and any previous interest held, over the net identifiable assets

acquired and liabilities assumed.

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as at 30 June and when circumstances indicate that the carrying

value may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of the CGU

to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, an

impairment loss is recognised. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The Group performs impairment testing on goodwill and intangible assets, such as bed licences, annually and

also when an impairment indicator(s) exist. The Group considers the relationship between its market

capitalisation and its net book value, among other factors, when reviewing for indicators of impairment.

For impairment testing purposes, goodwill and bed licences are allocated to a group of CGUs that represent the

lowest level within the Group at which these assets are monitored. This is consistent with the Group’s operating

segment identified in Note E5. The carrying value of the CGU was then compared against its recoverable

amount. The recoverable amount of the CGU was determined on a value-in-use calculation basis by discounting

cash flow projections approved by the Board and senior management that cover a five year period (2021 to

2025) after which a terminal value is applied. The valuations used to test carrying values are based on forward

looking assumptions which are uncertain. The forecasts also considered the impacts of COVID-19, including

potential outbreaks, during the forecast period.

The most sensitive assumptions used in the calculation of the value in use of the CGU are the discount rate and

long term growth rate. Sensitivity analysis on reasonably likely changes to these assumptions did not result in an

outcome where impairment would be required.

Discount rate of 9.3% was applied to the cash flow forecasts, including terminal value. This rate reflects the

current market assessments of the risks specific to the industry the CGU operates in, and also taking into

consideration the time value of money. The calculation of the rate is based on the specific circumstances of the

asset and is derived from its weighted average cost of capital.

Long term growth rate of 2.3% which reflects an assessment of inflation and perpetual growth using market

and economic data.

The discount and growth rates used at 30 June 2021 in assessing the recoverable amount are as follows:

Post-tax discount rate

Pre-tax discount rate

Long term growth rate

2021

%

9.3

12.5

2.3

2020

%

9.3

12.5

2.3

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RIGHT OF USE ASSETS AND LEASE LIABILITIES

The Group has lease agreements for various aged care facilities, office space and minor office equipment with
varying lease terms.

Right of use assets

As at 1 July 2020
Additions during the year
Depreciation expense
Interest expense
Lease payments
Remeasurement of leases
Total Right of use assets as at 30 June 2021

Property
Leases
$'000

Other
Equipment
$'000

66,992
-
(4,362)
-
-
(3,913)
58,717

145
532
(174)
-
-
-
503

Total
$'000

67,137
532
(4,536)
-
-
(3,913)
59,220

Lease
Liabilities
$'000

72,962
532
-
2,080
(6,371)
(4,081)
65,122

The Group had low value leases relating to office equipment such as printers and photocopiers. An amount of
$121,000 (2020: $122,000) was recognised as an expense during the period.

Under its lease agreements, the Group incurs variable lease payments in the form of expenditure in relation to
insurance, council and water rates, and water consumption. The Group recognised an amount of $477,900
(2020:$350,000) as an expense in the period.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

In accordance with AASB 16, the Group assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a
lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in
exchange for consideration.

The Group applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases
and leases of low-value assets. The Group recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use
assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.

Right-of-use-assets

The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (that is, the date the
underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated
depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of
right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred if any, and
lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Unless the
Group is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the recognised
right-of use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the
lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment.

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TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Lease liabilities

At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of
lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including
in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an
index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also
include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Group and payments
of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising the option to terminate. The
variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense in the period on
which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease
commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement
date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease
payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a
change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to
purchase the underlying asset.

Short term leases and leases of low value assets

The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of minor office equipment
(that is, those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not
contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office
equipment that are considered of low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value
assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

In determining the lease term used to ascertain total future lease payments, the Group considers all facts and
circumstances that create an economic benefit to exercise an extension option. Renewal options are only
considered to be part of the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended. The Group has included
renewal periods as part of the lease term for all leases as it is reasonably certain these will be extended. This
assessment is reviewed if a significant event or change in circumstances occurs which affects this assessment
and is also within the control of the Group.

Where the Group cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, it uses its incremental borrowing
rate (IBR) to calculate the present value of future lease payments. The IBR is the interest rate that the lessee
would have to pay to borrow over a similar term of each lease. The Group estimates the IBR using market
interest rates and adjusts these rates to include the effect of the lessee's own stand alone credit rating.

Total trade and other payables

39,305

59,527

Current trade and other payables

Trade creditors

Payroll liabilities

Sundry creditors and accruals

Total current trade and other payables

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OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Independent living unit (ILU) entry contributions

Total other financial liabilities

2021

$'000

13,692

15,723

9,890

39,305

2020

$'000

9,643

36,297

13,587

59,527

2021

$'000

508

508

2020

$'000

1,193

1,193

Terms and conditions relating to independent living units (ILUs)

ILU entry contributions are non-interest bearing loans made by ILU residents to the Group upon entering into an

agreement to occupy the ILU and are settled after a resident vacates the property based on the applicable

State-based Retirement Village Acts.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

ILU entry contributions are recognised at fair value through profit or loss with resulting fair value adjustments

recognised in profit or loss. Fair value is measured as the amount payable on demand and is measured as the

net of the principal amount at the point of entry, plus the resident's share in any increase or decrease in the

market value of the occupied ILU (for ILU contracts that contain a capital gain or loss share clause) and less any

deferred management fees that have accrued up to the reporting date.

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Lease liabilities

At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of

lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including

in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an

index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also

include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Group and payments

of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising the option to terminate. The

variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense in the period on

which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease

commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement

date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease

payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a

change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to

purchase the underlying asset.

Short term leases and leases of low value assets

The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of minor office equipment

(that is, those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not

contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office

equipment that are considered of low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value

assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

In determining the lease term used to ascertain total future lease payments, the Group considers all facts and

circumstances that create an economic benefit to exercise an extension option. Renewal options are only

considered to be part of the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended. The Group has included

renewal periods as part of the lease term for all leases as it is reasonably certain these will be extended. This

assessment is reviewed if a significant event or change in circumstances occurs which affects this assessment

and is also within the control of the Group.

Where the Group cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, it uses its incremental borrowing

rate (IBR) to calculate the present value of future lease payments. The IBR is the interest rate that the lessee

would have to pay to borrow over a similar term of each lease. The Group estimates the IBR using market

interest rates and adjusts these rates to include the effect of the lessee's own stand alone credit rating.

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TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Current trade and other payables
Trade creditors
Payroll liabilities
Sundry creditors and accruals
Total current trade and other payables

2021
$'000

13,692
15,723
9,890
39,305

2020
$'000

9,643
36,297
13,587
59,527

Total trade and other payables

39,305

59,527

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OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Independent living unit (ILU) entry contributions
Total other financial liabilities

2021
$'000

508
508

2020
$'000

1,193
1,193

Terms and conditions relating to independent living units (ILUs)

ILU entry contributions are non-interest bearing loans made by ILU residents to the Group upon entering into an
agreement to occupy the ILU and are settled after a resident vacates the property based on the applicable
State-based Retirement Village Acts.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

ILU entry contributions are recognised at fair value through profit or loss with resulting fair value adjustments
recognised in profit or loss. Fair value is measured as the amount payable on demand and is measured as the
net of the principal amount at the point of entry, plus the resident's share in any increase or decrease in the
market value of the occupied ILU (for ILU contracts that contain a capital gain or loss share clause) and less any
deferred management fees that have accrued up to the reporting date.

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SECTION D:CAPITAL, FINANCING, RADS AND RISK

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PROVISIONS

Current provisions
Employee benefits

Non-current provisions
Employee benefits
Total provisions

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

59,962

52,678

6,059

66,021

5,155

57,833

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

General

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past
event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Long service leave and annual leave

The Group does not expect its long service leave or annual leave benefits to be settled wholly within 12 months
of each reporting date but is recognised as a current liability when the Group does not have an unconditional
right to defer settlement. The liability for long service leave and annual leave is recognised and measured as the
present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the
reporting date using the projected unit credit method.

Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and
periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on
national corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated
future cash outflows.

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REFUNDABLE ACCOMMODATION DEPOSITS AND BONDS

Current residents

Departed residents

Total refundable accommodation deposits and bonds - amounts received

2021

$'000

761,100

102,829

863,929

2020

$'000

736,402

99,902

836,304

The comparative period has been restated to correct an error in the split previously reported in the total balance between

Current and Departed residents as at 30 June 2020

Terms and conditions relating to Refundable Accommodation Deposits ("RADs") and Accommodation

Bonds ("Bonds")

legislated time frames.

The RADs and Bonds are paid by residents upon their admission to homes and are refunded after a resident

departs a home in accordance with the Aged Care Act. Providers must pay a base interest rate on all refunds of

RADs and bonds within legislated time frames and must pay a higher rate on refunds that are not made within

RADs and bond refunds are guaranteed by the Government under the Accommodation Payment Guarantee

Scheme, in the event that a provider is unable to refund the amounts. Providers are required to maintain

sufficient liquidity to ensure that they can refund all amounts as they fall due. As required under legislation, the

Group maintains a Liquidity Management Policy, which is monitored on regular basis and a full review is

undertaken on an annual basis as a minimum, with the intention of ensuring it has sufficient liquidity, in the form

of cash or undrawn lines of credit, to meet its RAD and bond refund and other financial obligations.

To ensure that funds are readily available when required, the minimum level of funds chosen by the Group are to

be held in cash (placed on deposit but readily available) or met by undrawn lines of credit from a bank or

financial institution.

RADs and Bonds are classified as a current liability as the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer

settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date. The total RAD and Bond liability represents the

sum of separate payments from a significant number of individual residents in different locations with differing

circumstances. The repayment of individual balances that make up the total current balance will be dependent

upon the actual tenure of individual residents, which can be more than ten years but averages approximately 2 -

2.5 years.

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SECTION C:ASSETS & LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

C10

PROVISIONS

Current provisions

Employee benefits

Non-current provisions

Employee benefits

Total provisions

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

59,962

52,678

6,059

66,021

5,155

57,833

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

General

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past

event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the

obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Long service leave and annual leave

The Group does not expect its long service leave or annual leave benefits to be settled wholly within 12 months

of each reporting date but is recognised as a current liability when the Group does not have an unconditional

right to defer settlement. The liability for long service leave and annual leave is recognised and measured as the

present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the

reporting date using the projected unit credit method.

Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and

periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on

national corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated

future cash outflows.

SECTION D:CAPITAL, FINANCING, RADS AND RISK

D1
REFUNDABLE ACCOMMODATION DEPOSITS AND BONDS

Current residents
Departed residents
Total refundable accommodation deposits and bonds - amounts received

2021
$'000

761,100
102,829
863,929

2020
$'000

736,402
99,902
836,304

The comparative period has been restated to correct an error in the split previously reported in the total balance between
Current and Departed residents as at 30 June 2020

Terms and conditions relating to Refundable Accommodation Deposits ("RADs") and Accommodation
Bonds ("Bonds")
The RADs and Bonds are paid by residents upon their admission to homes and are refunded after a resident
departs a home in accordance with the Aged Care Act. Providers must pay a base interest rate on all refunds of
RADs and bonds within legislated time frames and must pay a higher rate on refunds that are not made within
legislated time frames.

RADs and bond refunds are guaranteed by the Government under the Accommodation Payment Guarantee
Scheme, in the event that a provider is unable to refund the amounts. Providers are required to maintain
sufficient liquidity to ensure that they can refund all amounts as they fall due. As required under legislation, the
Group maintains a Liquidity Management Policy, which is monitored on regular basis and a full review is
undertaken on an annual basis as a minimum, with the intention of ensuring it has sufficient liquidity, in the form
of cash or undrawn lines of credit, to meet its RAD and bond refund and other financial obligations.

To ensure that funds are readily available when required, the minimum level of funds chosen by the Group are to
be held in cash (placed on deposit but readily available) or met by undrawn lines of credit from a bank or
financial institution.

RADs and Bonds are classified as a current liability as the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer
settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date. The total RAD and Bond liability represents the
sum of separate payments from a significant number of individual residents in different locations with differing
circumstances. The repayment of individual balances that make up the total current balance will be dependent
upon the actual tenure of individual residents, which can be more than ten years but averages approximately 2 -
2.5 years.

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D2
LOANS AND BORROWINGS

Non-current loans and borrowings
Bank loans, secured
Total non-current loans and borrowings

D3

ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES

2021
$'000

2020
$'000*

113,833
113,833

128,848
128,848

Issued and fully paid

Ordinary shares

Total share capital

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

803,459

803,459

803,397

803,397

* Directly attributable transaction costs are deducted from the initial carrying value of the bank loan and are amortised over the
term of the Facility. The amount deducted from carrying value in the period was $667,000 (30 June 2020: $1,152,000).

(a) Movements in ordinary shares on issue

At 30 June 2021, the Group had available $210,941,000 (2020:$197,152,000 ) of undrawn committed borrowing
facilities, which excludes $4,559,000 (2020: $4,000,000) of bank guarantees disclosed in Note E2.

Terms and conditions of loans
The Group has a syndicated debt facility ('Facility') with a number of major Australian banks. The Facility may be
used for general corporate purposes including funding acquisitions, capital expenditure, working capital
requirements and providing sufficient liquidity to redeem refundable accommodation deposits (RAD) or bonds.

The Facility is secured by real property mortgages and security interests over a majority of the freehold property,
and material leases, with cross guarantees and indemnities from the Group and first ranking fixed and floating
charges over the assets and undertakings of the Group.

The total debt facility available to Estia at 30 June 2021 was $330,000,000. In addition, the Facility has an
accordian feature which allows for the facility to be increased by an additional $170,000,000, subject to lender
participation and the satisfaction of specified terms and conditions of the accordian feature being satisfied. The
Facility will mature in November 2022. Refer to D5 interest Rate Risk for further details.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value. Directly attributable transaction costs are deducted from the
initial carrying value of the loan and these costs amortised over the term of the facility.

Subsequently, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are measured at amortised cost using the Effective Interest
Rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as
well as through the EIR amortisation process. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or
premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in
finance costs in the statement of profit or loss.

Beginning of the financial year

261,271,914

803,397

260,602,749

801,843

Vesting of employee Performance Rights

23,055

2021

Number of

shares

2020

$'000

Number of

shares

$'000

-

-

-

62

-

-

-

669,165

1,507

-

-

-

-

41

6

261,294,969

803,459

261,271,914

803,397

The Group grants performance rights to some employees, including key management personnel, as part of their

remuneration. Upon vesting, the rights are equity settled by the issuance of ordinary shares in the Group. Refer

to Note D4 for further details of these plans. In July 2020, performance rights vested resulting in the issuance of

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Transfers share-based payment reserve

Movement in management equity plan

End of the financial year

Ordinary shares have no par value per share.

23,055 ordinary shares in the Group.

Reclassification of prior period balance

13,683 performance rights vested in July 2019 and were not recorded and disclosed in the twelve-month period

ended 30 June 2020. The comparative period has now been reclassified to reflect the vesting of the

performance rights and the issuance of 13,693 ordinary shares in the Group.

(b) Share-based payments reserve

The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the value of equity-settled share-based payments

provided to employees, including key management personnel, as part of their remuneration. Refer to Note D4 for

further details of these plans.

(c) Franking credits

$19,087,000).

The franking credit balance of Estia Health Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021 is $27,843,000 (2020:

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D2

LOANS AND BORROWINGS

Non-current loans and borrowings

Bank loans, secured

Total non-current loans and borrowings

D3
ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES

2021

$'000

2020

$'000*

113,833

113,833

128,848

128,848

Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares
Total share capital

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

803,459
803,459

803,397
803,397

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At 30 June 2021, the Group had available $210,941,000 (2020:$197,152,000 ) of undrawn committed borrowing

facilities, which excludes $4,559,000 (2020: $4,000,000) of bank guarantees disclosed in Note E2.

Terms and conditions of loans

The Group has a syndicated debt facility ('Facility') with a number of major Australian banks. The Facility may be

used for general corporate purposes including funding acquisitions, capital expenditure, working capital

requirements and providing sufficient liquidity to redeem refundable accommodation deposits (RAD) or bonds.

The Facility is secured by real property mortgages and security interests over a majority of the freehold property,

and material leases, with cross guarantees and indemnities from the Group and first ranking fixed and floating

charges over the assets and undertakings of the Group.

The total debt facility available to Estia at 30 June 2021 was $330,000,000. In addition, the Facility has an

accordian feature which allows for the facility to be increased by an additional $170,000,000, subject to lender

participation and the satisfaction of specified terms and conditions of the accordian feature being satisfied. The

Facility will mature in November 2022. Refer to D5 interest Rate Risk for further details.

Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value. Directly attributable transaction costs are deducted from the

initial carrying value of the loan and these costs amortised over the term of the facility.

Subsequently, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are measured at amortised cost using the Effective Interest

Rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as

well as through the EIR amortisation process. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or

premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in

finance costs in the statement of profit or loss.

* Directly attributable transaction costs are deducted from the initial carrying value of the bank loan and are amortised over the

term of the Facility. The amount deducted from carrying value in the period was $667,000 (30 June 2020: $1,152,000).

(a) Movements in ordinary shares on issue

Beginning of the financial year
Vesting of employee Performance Rights
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Transfers share-based payment reserve
Movement in management equity plan
End of the financial year

Ordinary shares have no par value per share.

2021

Number of
shares

2020

$'000

Number of
shares

261,271,914
23,055
-
-
-
261,294,969

803,397
62
-
-
-
803,459

260,602,749
-
669,165
-
-
261,271,914

$'000

801,843
-
1,507
41
6
803,397

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

Reclassification of prior period balance

The Group grants performance rights to some employees, including key management personnel, as part of their
remuneration. Upon vesting, the rights are equity settled by the issuance of ordinary shares in the Group. Refer
to Note D4 for further details of these plans. In July 2020, performance rights vested resulting in the issuance of
23,055 ordinary shares in the Group.

13,683 performance rights vested in July 2019 and were not recorded and disclosed in the twelve-month period
ended 30 June 2020. The comparative period has now been reclassified to reflect the vesting of the
performance rights and the issuance of 13,693 ordinary shares in the Group.

(b) Share-based payments reserve
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the value of equity-settled share-based payments
provided to employees, including key management personnel, as part of their remuneration. Refer to Note D4 for
further details of these plans.

(c) Franking credits
The franking credit balance of Estia Health Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021 is $27,843,000 (2020:
$19,087,000).

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D3
ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES (CONTINUED)

(d) Dividends paid
There was no final dividend paid for the year ended 30 June 2020.

On 23 February 2021 the Directors resolved not to declare an interim dividend for the six-month period ended 31
December 2020. (2020:$14,098,838 at 5.4 cents per share)

On 24 August 2021 the Directors declared a final dividend for the year end 30 June 2021 of 2.30 cents per share
representing 100% of profit for the period of $5,998,000. (2020:nil)

(e) Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
The DRP allows eligible shareholders to reinvest all or part of their dividend distribution into shares. As there
was no dividend payable in FY21, there was no reinvestment through this program during the current or prior
period.

Whilst the Directors have announced a final dividend relating to FY21 which is payable in FY22, the DRP
program has been suspended at this time.

D4
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

At 30 June 2021, the Group had the following share-based payments arrangements:

The number of performance rights granted under the retention plan during the period ended 30 June 2021 was

(a) Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
Under the LTIP, awards are made to executives who have a significant impact on the Group’s performance.
LTIP awards are delivered in the form of performance rights entitling the holder to shares which vest following a
period of three years subject to meeting performance measures.

For rights granted prior to 1 July 2018, the Group uses Total shareholder return (TSR) performance relative to
the ASX200 excluding mining and energy companies (70%) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) (30%) as
performance measures for the LTIP.

For rights granted post 1 July 2018, the TSR component is split into two components, half against the ASX200
excluding mining and energy companies and half against the market capitalisation weighted average
performance of a peer group of ASX listed and dual listed NZX/ASX companies operating in the provision of
aged care services. The TSR component remains at 70% with EPS remaining at 30% of the performance
measures of the LTIP.

Unlike in previous years, Earnings Per Share (‘EPS’) was not included as a performance measure in the FY21
LTI, due to the challenges in setting appropriate three-year targets at the beginning of FY21. The FY21 LTI will
be entirely subject to relative Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’) measures (consisting of two equally weighted
relative TSR performance measures with different comparator groups).

During the period the Group granted a total of 1,629,361 rights (2020: 824,290) to executives.

(b) Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
In the comparison period, the STIP, awards were made to key managers and executives who have a significant
impact on the Group’s performance. STIP awards are delivered in a mix of cash and equity. 75% of the award is
delivered in cash, with the remaining 25% delivered in performance rights, which require participants to remain
employed for an additional 12 months for the rights to vest.

D4

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)

(b) Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) (continued)

Additionally, in the comparative period, 50% of the STIP was measured on a combined basis against EBITDA

and NPAT, as well as other role specific measures for the remaining 50%. Other role specific measures include

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate reduction targets, organisational culture measures, delivery of efficiencies

through management of external financing, and developments in connection with clinical governance and risk

management processes

In the current period, due to the significant uncertainty around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the

Royal Commission on the Company’s FY21 operational and financial performance, and the associated

challenges in setting meaningful FY21 performance targets, the Board decided not to operate a short-term

incentive (‘STI’) plan in FY21 for executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’).

The number of performance rights granted under the STIP during the year ended 30 June 2021 relating to the

incentive payments earned in the year ended 30 June 2020 was nil (2020: 23,055).

(c) Retention Plan ("RP')

Under the RP, awards in the form of performance rights, are made to key managers and executives to

encourage retention of their employment with the Group. The executive must remain employed with the Group

from the date the award is granted to the vesting date of the performance right. Upon successful vesting of the

performance rights, the executive is issued ordinary shares in the Group, equivalent to the number of

performance rights originally granted.

639,390 (2020:146,673).

(d) Management Equity Plan (MEP)

existing holders, it is no longer offered.

The MEP is a legacy plan which was approved by the Board and implemented prior to listing and other than for

Under the plan, the former Managing Director and a number of senior employees of the Group were invited to

subscribe for shares on the terms specified in the MEP rules. Most MEP participants were also offered a 10 year

limited recourse loan to subscribe for MEP shares.

The following table details the MEP loans outstanding at 30 June 2021. There has been no change since 30

June 2019.

Total

Number of MEP

Total amount

funded through MEP

Interest rate on MEP

shares

50,000

subscribed ($’000)

loans

100

100%

loan

5.95%

% of MEP Shares

All MEP shares listed above were released from escrow on 11 December 2017.

(e) Movements during the year

performance rights during the year:

The following tables illustrate the number and weighted-average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in,

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D3

(d) Dividends paid

There was no final dividend paid for the year ended 30 June 2020.

On 23 February 2021 the Directors resolved not to declare an interim dividend for the six-month period ended 31

December 2020. (2020:$14,098,838 at 5.4 cents per share)

On 24 August 2021 the Directors declared a final dividend for the year end 30 June 2021 of 2.30 cents per share

representing 100% of profit for the period of $5,998,000. (2020:nil)

(e) Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP)

The DRP allows eligible shareholders to reinvest all or part of their dividend distribution into shares. As there

was no dividend payable in FY21, there was no reinvestment through this program during the current or prior

Whilst the Directors have announced a final dividend relating to FY21 which is payable in FY22, the DRP

program has been suspended at this time.

period.

D4

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

(a) Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

At 30 June 2021, the Group had the following share-based payments arrangements:

Under the LTIP, awards are made to executives who have a significant impact on the Group’s performance.

LTIP awards are delivered in the form of performance rights entitling the holder to shares which vest following a

period of three years subject to meeting performance measures.

For rights granted prior to 1 July 2018, the Group uses Total shareholder return (TSR) performance relative to

the ASX200 excluding mining and energy companies (70%) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) (30%) as

performance measures for the LTIP.

For rights granted post 1 July 2018, the TSR component is split into two components, half against the ASX200

excluding mining and energy companies and half against the market capitalisation weighted average

performance of a peer group of ASX listed and dual listed NZX/ASX companies operating in the provision of

aged care services. The TSR component remains at 70% with EPS remaining at 30% of the performance

measures of the LTIP.

Unlike in previous years, Earnings Per Share (‘EPS’) was not included as a performance measure in the FY21

LTI, due to the challenges in setting appropriate three-year targets at the beginning of FY21. The FY21 LTI will

be entirely subject to relative Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’) measures (consisting of two equally weighted

relative TSR performance measures with different comparator groups).

During the period the Group granted a total of 1,629,361 rights (2020: 824,290) to executives.

(b) Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

In the comparison period, the STIP, awards were made to key managers and executives who have a significant

impact on the Group’s performance. STIP awards are delivered in a mix of cash and equity. 75% of the award is

delivered in cash, with the remaining 25% delivered in performance rights, which require participants to remain

employed for an additional 12 months for the rights to vest.

D4
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)

(b) Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) (continued)
Additionally, in the comparative period, 50% of the STIP was measured on a combined basis against EBITDA
and NPAT, as well as other role specific measures for the remaining 50%. Other role specific measures include
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate reduction targets, organisational culture measures, delivery of efficiencies
through management of external financing, and developments in connection with clinical governance and risk
management processes

In the current period, due to the significant uncertainty around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the
Royal Commission on the Company’s FY21 operational and financial performance, and the associated
challenges in setting meaningful FY21 performance targets, the Board decided not to operate a short-term
incentive (‘STI’) plan in FY21 for executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’).

The number of performance rights granted under the STIP during the year ended 30 June 2021 relating to the
incentive payments earned in the year ended 30 June 2020 was nil (2020: 23,055).

(c) Retention Plan ("RP')
Under the RP, awards in the form of performance rights, are made to key managers and executives to
encourage retention of their employment with the Group. The executive must remain employed with the Group
from the date the award is granted to the vesting date of the performance right. Upon successful vesting of the
performance rights, the executive is issued ordinary shares in the Group, equivalent to the number of
performance rights originally granted.

The number of performance rights granted under the retention plan during the period ended 30 June 2021 was
639,390 (2020:146,673).

(d) Management Equity Plan (MEP)
The MEP is a legacy plan which was approved by the Board and implemented prior to listing and other than for
existing holders, it is no longer offered.

Under the plan, the former Managing Director and a number of senior employees of the Group were invited to
subscribe for shares on the terms specified in the MEP rules. Most MEP participants were also offered a 10 year
limited recourse loan to subscribe for MEP shares.

The following table details the MEP loans outstanding at 30 June 2021. There has been no change since 30
June 2019.

Number of MEP
shares

Total amount
subscribed ($’000)

% of MEP Shares
funded through MEP
loans

Interest rate on MEP
loan

Total

50,000

100

100%

5.95%

All MEP shares listed above were released from escrow on 11 December 2017.

(e) Movements during the year
The following tables illustrate the number and weighted-average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in,
performance rights during the year:

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SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)

(e) Movements during the year (continued)

Performance rights only

Outstanding at 1 July
Granted during the year
Forfeited during the year
Exercised during the year

Exercisable as at 30 June

2021

2020

Number

WAEP

Number

WAEP

1,526,515
2,268,751
(551,828)
(23,055)

3,220,383

-
-
-
-

-

1,536,396
994,018
(990,206)
(13,693)

1,526,515

-
-
-
-

-

The weighted average fair value of performance rights granted during the year was $0.67 (2020: $0.58).

LTIP-Recognition and measurement of fair value

(f) Expense recognised in profit or loss
The share-based payments expense recognised in profit or loss as an employee benefit for each of the share
arrangements were as follows:

Long-term incentive plan reversal
Long-term incentive plan expense
Short-term incentive plan expense
Management equity plan expense
Share-based payments expense recognised in profit or loss

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

2021
$'000

(143)
1,116
-
12
985

2020
$'000

(121)
-
62
12
(47)

The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the fair value at the date when the grant is made using
an appropriate valuation model.

That cost is recognised in employee benefits expense, together with a corresponding increase in equity (other
capital reserves), over the period in which the service and, where applicable, the performance conditions are
fulfilled (the vesting period). The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting
date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Group’s best
estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the statement of
profit or loss for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and
end of that period.

Service and non-market performance conditions are not taken into account when determining the grant date fair
value of awards, but the likelihood of the conditions being met is assessed as part of the Group’s best estimate
of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. Market performance conditions are reflected within
the grant date fair value. Any other conditions attached to an award, but without an associated service
requirement, are considered to be non-vesting conditions. Non-vesting conditions are reflected in the fair value
of an award and lead to an immediate expensing of an award unless there are also service and/or performance
conditions. No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for equity-settled
transactions for which vesting is conditional upon a market or non-vesting condition. These are treated as
vesting irrespective of whether or not the market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all other
performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.

D4

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)

When the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the minimum expense recognised is the expense had

the terms not been modified, if the original terms of the award are met. An additional expense is recognised for

any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment transaction or is otherwise

beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of modification. Where an award is cancelled by the entity or

by the counterparty, any remaining element of the fair value of the award is expensed immediately through profit

The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted

or loss.

earnings per share.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

As the exercise price is zero upon vesting, the fair value of the performance rights issued under the LTIP are

determined by the fair value at grant date by utilising methodologies allowable under AASB 2, including the use

of a Monte Carlo simulation (TSR component) and the Binomial Model (EPS component). The contractual term

of the performance rights is three years and there are no cash settlement alternatives for the employees. The

Group does not have a past practice of cash settlement for these awards.

Retention Performance (RP) rights were introduced in the FY21 plan.

Assumption

FY21 Plan

FY20 Plan

FY19 Plan

Share price at grant date

Dividend yield

Volatility

Risk free rate

Probability of achieving EPS

Fair value of right - EPS

Fair Value of right - RP

$1.29

4.0%

47%

0.8%

N/A

N/A

$1.21

$2.71

3.0%

30%

0.7%

10%

$2.50

$2.19

5.0%

38%

2.0%

40%

$1.92

Fair value of right - TSR

$0.35 - $0.70

$0.68 - $0.76

$0.46 - $0.47

STIP-Recognition and measurement of fair value

The fair value of the performance rights issued under the STIP are determined at grant date. The number of

shares issued are determined by by the volume weight average share price of the Group in the 10 trading days

prior to the release of the Group's annual results. The performance rights issued under the STIP during the year

had a fair value of $2.71 per right and related to the prior year's performance. The performance rights are

deferred for a 12 month period and are settled in the Group's equity if the participants remains employed by the

Group at the end of the 12 month period.

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D4

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)

(e) Movements during the year (continued)

Performance rights only

Outstanding at 1 July

Granted during the year

Forfeited during the year

Exercised during the year

Exercisable as at 30 June

2021

2020

Number

WAEP

Number

WAEP

1,526,515

2,268,751

(551,828)

(23,055)

3,220,383

-

-

-

-

-

1,536,396

994,018

(990,206)

(13,693)

1,526,515

-

-

-

-

-

D4
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)

When the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the minimum expense recognised is the expense had
the terms not been modified, if the original terms of the award are met. An additional expense is recognised for
any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment transaction or is otherwise
beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of modification. Where an award is cancelled by the entity or
by the counterparty, any remaining element of the fair value of the award is expensed immediately through profit
or loss.

The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted
earnings per share.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The weighted average fair value of performance rights granted during the year was $0.67 (2020: $0.58).

LTIP-Recognition and measurement of fair value

(f) Expense recognised in profit or loss

arrangements were as follows:

The share-based payments expense recognised in profit or loss as an employee benefit for each of the share

2021

$'000

(143)

1,116

-

12

985

2020

$'000

(121)

-

62

12

(47)

Long-term incentive plan reversal

Long-term incentive plan expense

Short-term incentive plan expense

Management equity plan expense

Share-based payments expense recognised in profit or loss

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the fair value at the date when the grant is made using

an appropriate valuation model.

That cost is recognised in employee benefits expense, together with a corresponding increase in equity (other

capital reserves), over the period in which the service and, where applicable, the performance conditions are

fulfilled (the vesting period). The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting

date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Group’s best

estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the statement of

profit or loss for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and

end of that period.

Service and non-market performance conditions are not taken into account when determining the grant date fair

value of awards, but the likelihood of the conditions being met is assessed as part of the Group’s best estimate

of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. Market performance conditions are reflected within

the grant date fair value. Any other conditions attached to an award, but without an associated service

requirement, are considered to be non-vesting conditions. Non-vesting conditions are reflected in the fair value

of an award and lead to an immediate expensing of an award unless there are also service and/or performance

conditions. No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for equity-settled

transactions for which vesting is conditional upon a market or non-vesting condition. These are treated as

vesting irrespective of whether or not the market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all other

performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.

As the exercise price is zero upon vesting, the fair value of the performance rights issued under the LTIP are
determined by the fair value at grant date by utilising methodologies allowable under AASB 2, including the use
of a Monte Carlo simulation (TSR component) and the Binomial Model (EPS component). The contractual term
of the performance rights is three years and there are no cash settlement alternatives for the employees. The
Group does not have a past practice of cash settlement for these awards.

Retention Performance (RP) rights were introduced in the FY21 plan.

Assumption

FY21 Plan

FY20 Plan

FY19 Plan

Share price at grant date

Dividend yield

Volatility

Risk free rate

Probability of achieving EPS

$1.29

4.0%

47%

0.8%

N/A

$2.71

3.0%

30%

0.7%

10%

$2.19

5.0%

38%

2.0%

40%

Fair value of right - TSR

$0.35 - $0.70

$0.68 - $0.76

$0.46 - $0.47

Fair value of right - EPS

Fair Value of right - RP

N/A

$1.21

$2.50

$1.92

STIP-Recognition and measurement of fair value

The fair value of the performance rights issued under the STIP are determined at grant date. The number of
shares issued are determined by by the volume weight average share price of the Group in the 10 trading days
prior to the release of the Group's annual results. The performance rights issued under the STIP during the year
had a fair value of $2.71 per right and related to the prior year's performance. The performance rights are
deferred for a 12 month period and are settled in the Group's equity if the participants remains employed by the
Group at the end of the 12 month period.

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FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Group’s principal financial liabilities consist of interest-bearing loans and borrowings, trade and other
payables, Refundable Accommodation Deposits and lease liabilities. The main purpose of these financial
liabilities is to finance the Group’s operations. The Group’s principal financial assets include trade and other
receivables and cash and short-term deposits that derive directly from its operations.

The Group is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s senior management oversees the
management of these risks. It is the Group’s policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes may
be undertaken. Policies for managing each of these risks are summarised below.

Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of
changes in market prices. Market risk comprise three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other
price risk, such as equity price risk and commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include
loans and borrowings and deposits. The Group is not exposed to commodity, equity risks or currency risk.

The sensitivity analyses in the following sections relate to the position as at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.

The sensitivity analyses have been prepared on the basis that the amount of net debt and the ratio of fixed to
floating interest rates of the debt are all constant at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.

The following assumption has been made in calculating the sensitivity analyses:

•

The sensitivity of the relevant statement of profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in
respective market risks. This is based on the financial assets and financial liabilities held at 30 June 2021
and 30 June 2020.

Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because
of changes in market interest rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates
primarily to the Group’s cash and cash equivalents and long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates.

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective interest rate of financial assets and liabilities both
recognised and unrecognised at the reporting date are as follows:

All other financial assets and liabilities are non-interest bearing.

.
Cash and liquid assets
Bank loans
Refundable accommodation deposits – departed residents

Weighted average effective
interest rates

2021
%

0.6
1.5
2.3

2020
%

1.1
1.4
2.9

Fixed or
Floating

Floating
Floating
Floating

The details of debt are disclosed in Note D2 to the financial statements.

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Interest rate sensitivity

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on that portion

of cash and cash equivalents and loans and borrowings affected. With all other variables held constant, the

Group’s profit before tax and equity are affected through the impact on floating rate financial instruments existing

at the end of the respective period, as follows:

Effect on profit before tax

Higher or (lower)

Effect on equity

Higher or (lower)

2021

$'000

(141)

141

2020

$'000

(174)

174

2021

$'000

(98)

98

2020

$'000

(122)

122

+0.25% (25 basis points)

-0.25% (25 basis points)

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer

contract, leading to a financial loss. The maximum loss is equal to the carrying amount of the asset. The Group

is exposed to credit risk from customer receivables and from its deposits with banks.

Approximately 76% (2020: 75%) of the revenue of the Group is obtained from Commonwealth Government

funding. This funding is maintained for providers as long as they continue to comply with Accreditation standards

and other requirements per the Aged Care Act.

Trade and other receivables

Customer credit risk is managed subject to an established Group policy which requires the regular monitoring

and follow up of outstanding customer receivables.

The Group limits its exposure to credit risk by establishing a maximum payment period of 30 days, and where

possible, setting customers up to settle accounts via direct debit.

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date using a provision matrix to measure expected credit

losses. The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of customers with similar credit risk

characteristics, adjusted for any material expected changes to the future credit risk of that group. The Group

applies the simplified approach for measuring expected credit losses, using the lifetime expected loss allowance

for all trade and other receivables.

The Group considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are past due. Generally, financial

assets are written-off when the Group have exhausted all reasonable avenues to recover the balances.

The Group's other receivables are due from the Australian Government and other state based revenue offices.

The Group does not believe that there is a material credit risk for these receivables.

The following table provides information about the expected credit losses for trade receivables, excluding the

Commonwealth Government balance of $3,317,000 at 30 June 2021 (2020: $3,323,000):

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D5

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Group’s principal financial liabilities consist of interest-bearing loans and borrowings, trade and other

payables, Refundable Accommodation Deposits and lease liabilities. The main purpose of these financial

liabilities is to finance the Group’s operations. The Group’s principal financial assets include trade and other

receivables and cash and short-term deposits that derive directly from its operations.

The Group is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s senior management oversees the

management of these risks. It is the Group’s policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes may

be undertaken. Policies for managing each of these risks are summarised below.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of

changes in market prices. Market risk comprise three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other

price risk, such as equity price risk and commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include

loans and borrowings and deposits. The Group is not exposed to commodity, equity risks or currency risk.

The sensitivity analyses in the following sections relate to the position as at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.

The sensitivity analyses have been prepared on the basis that the amount of net debt and the ratio of fixed to

floating interest rates of the debt are all constant at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.

The following assumption has been made in calculating the sensitivity analyses:

•

The sensitivity of the relevant statement of profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in

respective market risks. This is based on the financial assets and financial liabilities held at 30 June 2021

and 30 June 2020.

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because

of changes in market interest rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates

primarily to the Group’s cash and cash equivalents and long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates.

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective interest rate of financial assets and liabilities both

recognised and unrecognised at the reporting date are as follows:

All other financial assets and liabilities are non-interest bearing.

.

Cash and liquid assets

Bank loans

Refundable accommodation deposits – departed residents

The details of debt are disclosed in Note D2 to the financial statements.

Weighted average effective

interest rates

2021

%

0.6

1.5

2.3

2020

%

1.1

1.4

2.9

Fixed or

Floating

Floating

Floating

Floating

D5
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Interest rate sensitivity
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on that portion
of cash and cash equivalents and loans and borrowings affected. With all other variables held constant, the
Group’s profit before tax and equity are affected through the impact on floating rate financial instruments existing
at the end of the respective period, as follows:

+0.25% (25 basis points)
-0.25% (25 basis points)

Effect on profit before tax
Higher or (lower)

Effect on equity
Higher or (lower)

2021
$'000

(141)
141

2020
$'000

(174)
174

2021
$'000

(98)
98

2020
$'000

(122)
122

Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer
contract, leading to a financial loss. The maximum loss is equal to the carrying amount of the asset. The Group
is exposed to credit risk from customer receivables and from its deposits with banks.

Approximately 76% (2020: 75%) of the revenue of the Group is obtained from Commonwealth Government
funding. This funding is maintained for providers as long as they continue to comply with Accreditation standards
and other requirements per the Aged Care Act.

Trade and other receivables

Customer credit risk is managed subject to an established Group policy which requires the regular monitoring
and follow up of outstanding customer receivables.

The Group limits its exposure to credit risk by establishing a maximum payment period of 30 days, and where
possible, setting customers up to settle accounts via direct debit.

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date using a provision matrix to measure expected credit
losses. The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of customers with similar credit risk
characteristics, adjusted for any material expected changes to the future credit risk of that group. The Group
applies the simplified approach for measuring expected credit losses, using the lifetime expected loss allowance
for all trade and other receivables.

The Group considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are past due. Generally, financial
assets are written-off when the Group have exhausted all reasonable avenues to recover the balances.

The Group's other receivables are due from the Australian Government and other state based revenue offices.
The Group does not believe that there is a material credit risk for these receivables.

The following table provides information about the expected credit losses for trade receivables, excluding the
Commonwealth Government balance of $3,317,000 at 30 June 2021 (2020: $3,323,000):

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Credit risk (continued)

D5

Liquidity risk

At 30 June 2021
Current
<30 days
30-60 days
61-90 days
>90 days
Total

At 30 June 2020
Current
<30 days
30-60 days
61-90 days
>90 days
Total

Expected
credit loss
rate
%

Gross
carrying
amount
$'000

Expected
credit loss
$'000

6%
17%
27%
36%
85%
36%

1,603
453
229
144
1,191
3,620

99
76
62
52
1,008
1,297

Expected
credit loss
rate
%

Gross
carrying
amount
$'000

Expected
credit loss
$'000

6%
16%
22%
20%
81%
38%

1,892
533
388
465
2,033
5,311

110
84
85
93
1,640
2,012

During the year, the Group has focused on the recovery of aged debt. This action has resulted in a significant
reduction in the gross carrying amount as well as a moderate change in the aging profile distribution. There has
been no change to the underlying methodology or approach to the calculation of expected credit loss.

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED)

The Group monitors its risk to a shortage of funds on a regular basis. The Group maintains a balance between

continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans that are available for potential business

acquisitions and working capital requirements. The Group assessed the concentration of risk with respect to

refinancing its debt and concluded it to be low.

The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities based on contractual

undiscounted payments.

On demand

12 months 1 to 5 years

Less than

More than 5

$'000

$'000

$'000

years

$'000

Total

$'000

Year ended 30 June 2021

Trade and other payables

Loans and borrowings

Refundable accommodation deposits

837

36,960

114,500

and bonds

Other financial liabilities

Lease liabilities

Total Commitments

Year ended 30 June 2020

Trade and other payables

Loans and borrowings

bonds

Other financial liabilities

Lease liabilities

Total Commitments

-

-

-

-

863,929

508

865,274

836,304

1,193

838,423

6,005

42,965

20,335

134,835

59,950

59,950

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6,123

64,724

22,102

152,102

67,225

67,225

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

37,797

114,500

863,929

508

86,290

1,103,024

59,527

130,000

836,304

1,193

95,450

1,122,474

Refundable accommodation deposits and

926

58,601

130,000

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D5

Credit risk (continued)

Expected

credit loss

Gross

carrying

amount

$'000

Expected

credit loss

$'000

rate

%

6%

17%

27%

36%

85%

36%

rate

%

6%

16%

22%

20%

81%

38%

Expected

credit loss

Gross

carrying

amount

$'000

Expected

credit loss

$'000

1,603

453

229

144

1,191

3,620

1,892

533

388

465

2,033

5,311

99

76

62

52

1,008

1,297

110

84

85

93

1,640

2,012

D5
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Liquidity risk
The Group monitors its risk to a shortage of funds on a regular basis. The Group maintains a balance between
continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans that are available for potential business
acquisitions and working capital requirements. The Group assessed the concentration of risk with respect to
refinancing its debt and concluded it to be low.

The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities based on contractual
undiscounted payments.

On demand

Less than
12 months 1 to 5 years

More than 5
years

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

Total

$'000

Year ended 30 June 2021
Trade and other payables
Loans and borrowings
Refundable accommodation deposits
and bonds
Other financial liabilities
Lease liabilities
Total Commitments

Year ended 30 June 2020
Trade and other payables
Loans and borrowings
Refundable accommodation deposits and
bonds
Other financial liabilities
Lease liabilities
Total Commitments

837
-

863,929
508
-
865,274

926
-

836,304
1,193
-
838,423

36,960
-

-
-
6,005
42,965

58,601
-

-
-
6,123
64,724

-
114,500

-
-
20,335
134,835

-
130,000

-
-
22,102
152,102

-
-

37,797
114,500

-
-
59,950
59,950

863,929
508
86,290
1,103,024

-
-

59,527
130,000

-
-
67,225
67,225

836,304
1,193
95,450
1,122,474

At 30 June 2021

Current

<30 days

30-60 days

61-90 days

>90 days

Total

At 30 June 2020

Current

<30 days

30-60 days

61-90 days

>90 days

Total

During the year, the Group has focused on the recovery of aged debt. This action has resulted in a significant

reduction in the gross carrying amount as well as a moderate change in the aging profile distribution. There has

been no change to the underlying methodology or approach to the calculation of expected credit loss.

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D6

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Capital management
For the purpose of the Group’s capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves
attributable to the equity holders of the parent.

The Group manages its capital structure and considers adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions
and the requirements of the financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may
adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. In order to
achieve this overall objective, the Group’s capital management, amongst other things, aims to ensure that it
meets financial covenants attached to the interest-bearing loans and borrowings that define capital structure
requirements. Any unremedied breaches in meeting the financial covenants would permit the bank to
immediately call loans and borrowings. There have been no breaches of the financial covenants of any
interest-bearing loans and borrowings in the current period.

No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the year ended 30
June 2021.

The Group uses various methods in estimating the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities which are

categorised within the fair value hierarchy. The Group uses fair value for Investment Properties, which are

valued using Level 3 inputs. The Group's Investment Properties represent Independent Living Units ("ILU")

which are occupied by residents who have contributed a non-interest-bearing loan to occupy the ILU. The

resident vacates the property based on the applicable State-based Retirement Village Acts.

During the period, residents vacated two properties. The Group elected to use these properties for the provision

of residential aged care services and transferred the properties into its control at an amount equivalent to its fair

Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is

value of $750,000.

unobservable.

Date of Valuation

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$'000

750

1,500

Fair value measurement using

$'000

$'000

-

-

-

-

$'000

750

1,500

Investment properties

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

Fair values of Investment Properties are determined based on an annual valuation performed by an accredited

external independent valuer applying a valuation model recommended by the International Valuation Standards

At the reporting date, the key unobservable inputs used by the Group in determining the fair value of its

investment properties are summarised below:

Committee.

Unobservable inputs

Discount rate

Growth rate

Cash flow term (years)

30 June 2021 30 June 2020

16.50%

2.50%

50

15.00%

2.85%

50

The carrying amounts of all financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value are considered to

be a reasonable approximation of their fair values.

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.

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Capital management

For the purpose of the Group’s capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves

attributable to the equity holders of the parent.

The Group manages its capital structure and considers adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions

and the requirements of the financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may

adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. In order to

achieve this overall objective, the Group’s capital management, amongst other things, aims to ensure that it

meets financial covenants attached to the interest-bearing loans and borrowings that define capital structure

requirements. Any unremedied breaches in meeting the financial covenants would permit the bank to

immediately call loans and borrowings. There have been no breaches of the financial covenants of any

interest-bearing loans and borrowings in the current period.

No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the year ended 30

June 2021.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

SECTION D:CAPITAL, FINANCING, RADS AND RISK (CONTINUED)

SECTION D:CAPITAL, FINANCING, RADS AND RISK (CONTINUED)

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED)

D6
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Annual financial report

The Group uses various methods in estimating the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities which are
categorised within the fair value hierarchy. The Group uses fair value for Investment Properties, which are
valued using Level 3 inputs. The Group's Investment Properties represent Independent Living Units ("ILU")
which are occupied by residents who have contributed a non-interest-bearing loan to occupy the ILU. The
resident vacates the property based on the applicable State-based Retirement Village Acts.

During the period, residents vacated two properties. The Group elected to use these properties for the provision
of residential aged care services and transferred the properties into its control at an amount equivalent to its fair
value of $750,000.

Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is
unobservable.

Date of Valuation

Investment properties

30 June 2021
30 June 2020

Total

$'000

750
1,500

Fair value measurement using

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$'000

$'000

-
-

-
-

$'000

750
1,500

Fair values of Investment Properties are determined based on an annual valuation performed by an accredited
external independent valuer applying a valuation model recommended by the International Valuation Standards
Committee.

At the reporting date, the key unobservable inputs used by the Group in determining the fair value of its
investment properties are summarised below:

Unobservable inputs

Discount rate
Growth rate
Cash flow term (years)

30 June 2021 30 June 2020

16.50%
2.50%
50

15.00%
2.85%
50

The carrying amounts of all financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value are considered to
be a reasonable approximation of their fair values.

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.

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SECTION E: OTHER INFORMATION

D6
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

The Group measures its investment properties, at fair value at each balance sheet date.

Fair value is the price that would be received upon selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the
liability takes place either:

• In the principal market for the asset or liability; or

• In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group. The fair value of an asset or a
liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability,
assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate
economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that
would use the asset in its highest and best use.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are
available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of
unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised
within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair
value measurement as a whole:

• Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly or indirectly observable; and

• Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is unobservable.

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group
determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation
(based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each
reporting period.

E1

year.

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Note E6 provides the information about the Group’s structure including the details of the subsidiaries and the

holding company. Note D4 provides the information about the loans to related parties. There were no other

transactions and outstanding balances that have been entered into with related parties for the relevant financial

The table below discloses the compensation recognised as an expense during the reporting period related to

Key Management Personnel.

Share based payments include expenses recognised under the Retention Bonus scheme.

2021

$'000

2,490

119

580

3,189

2020

$'000

2,455

125

(133)

2,447

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Share-based payments

Total compensation of key management personnel

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

E2

Capital commitments

During the year, the Group entered into contracts relating to the development of aged care homes. As at 30

June 2021, the remaining capital commitments amounted to $5,547,000 (2020: $20,238,000).

Bank guarantees

guarantees.

The Group has entered into a number of bank guarantees with its bankers in relation to the Group's rental

agreements for leased properties, totalling $4,559,000 (2020: $4,000,000). These are secured against the

borrowing facilities disclosed in Note D2. As at the date of signing this report, there are no calls against these

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SECTION D:CAPITAL, FINANCING, RADS AND RISK (CONTINUED)

SECTION E: OTHER INFORMATION

D6

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (CONTINUED)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

The Group measures its investment properties, at fair value at each balance sheet date.

Fair value is the price that would be received upon selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly

transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the

liability takes place either:

• In the principal market for the asset or liability; or

• In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group. The fair value of an asset or a

liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability,

assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate

economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that

would use the asset in its highest and best use.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are

available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of

unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised

within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair

value measurement as a whole:

• Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value

measurement is directly or indirectly observable; and

• Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value

measurement is unobservable.

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group

determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation

(based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each

reporting period.

E1
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Note E6 provides the information about the Group’s structure including the details of the subsidiaries and the
holding company. Note D4 provides the information about the loans to related parties. There were no other
transactions and outstanding balances that have been entered into with related parties for the relevant financial
year.

The table below discloses the compensation recognised as an expense during the reporting period related to
Key Management Personnel.

Share based payments include expenses recognised under the Retention Bonus scheme.

Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based payments
Total compensation of key management personnel

E2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

2021
$'000

2,490
119
580
3,189

2020
$'000

2,455
125
(133)
2,447

Capital commitments
During the year, the Group entered into contracts relating to the development of aged care homes. As at 30
June 2021, the remaining capital commitments amounted to $5,547,000 (2020: $20,238,000).

Bank guarantees
The Group has entered into a number of bank guarantees with its bankers in relation to the Group's rental
agreements for leased properties, totalling $4,559,000 (2020: $4,000,000). These are secured against the
borrowing facilities disclosed in Note D2. As at the date of signing this report, there are no calls against these
guarantees.

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SECTION E: OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

E3
AUDITOR REMUNERATION

Fees to the auditor for statutory financial report
Fees for assurance services that are not required by legislation to be provided by
the auditor
Fees for other services - Tax Compliance

Total auditor remuneration

The auditor of Estia Health Limited and its subsidiaries is Ernst & Young.

E4
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

2021
$'000

723

17
93

833

2020
$'000

800

16
88

904

Other than those mentioned above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the reporting
period which significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those
operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years.

E5
SEGMENT REPORTING

For management reporting purposes, the Group has identified one reportable segment. Estia operates
predominantly in one business and geographical segment being the provision of residential aged care services
in Australia. The Group’s operating performance is evaluated across the portfolio as a whole by the Chief
Executive Officer on a monthly basis and is measured consistently with the information provided in these
consolidated financial statements.

E6

Name

1.

2.

3.

4.

INFORMATION RELATING TO SUBSIDIARIES

The consolidated financial statements of the Group include:

Estia Finance Proprietary Limited

Estia Investments Proprietary Limited

Kenna Investments Proprietary Limited

Hayville Proprietary Limited

Camden Village Proprietary Limited

Kilbride Village Proprietary Limited

Country of

% Equity Interest

Incorporation

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

2021

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

2020

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Principal activities

Estia Health Limited : Holding company.

Estia Finance Pty Limited: Holder of financing facilities.

Estia Investments Pty Limited: Current Approved Provider under the Aged Care Act.

All entities are holders of assets accept for Estia Finance Pty Limited.

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SECTION E: OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

Annual financial report

E3

AUDITOR REMUNERATION

Fees to the auditor for statutory financial report

Fees for assurance services that are not required by legislation to be provided by

the auditor

Fees for other services - Tax Compliance

Total auditor remuneration

The auditor of Estia Health Limited and its subsidiaries is Ernst & Young.

2021

$'000

723

17

93

833

2020

$'000

800

16

88

904

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Other than those mentioned above, no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the reporting

period which significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those

operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years.

E4

E5

SEGMENT REPORTING

For management reporting purposes, the Group has identified one reportable segment. Estia operates

predominantly in one business and geographical segment being the provision of residential aged care services

in Australia. The Group’s operating performance is evaluated across the portfolio as a whole by the Chief

Executive Officer on a monthly basis and is measured consistently with the information provided in these

consolidated financial statements.

E6
INFORMATION RELATING TO SUBSIDIARIES

The consolidated financial statements of the Group include:

Name

Country of

% Equity Interest

Estia Finance Proprietary Limited

Estia Investments Proprietary Limited

Kenna Investments Proprietary Limited

Hayville Proprietary Limited

Camden Village Proprietary Limited

Kilbride Village Proprietary Limited

Incorporation

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

2021

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

2020

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Principal activities
1.

Estia Health Limited : Holding company.

2.

3.

4.

Estia Finance Pty Limited: Holder of financing facilities.

Estia Investments Pty Limited: Current Approved Provider under the Aged Care Act.

All entities are holders of assets accept for Estia Finance Pty Limited.

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SECTION E: OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

E7
PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION

Information relating to Estia Health Limited
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets

Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities

Net assets
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
Total shareholders’ equity

(Loss) or profit of the parent entity
Total comprehensive (loss) or income of the parent entity

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

561,581
570,398
1,131,979

559,796
570,406
1,130,202

-
455,670
455,670

676,309
803,459
2,629
(129,779)
676,309

-
454,623
454,623

675,579
803,356
1,747
(129,524)
675,579

(206)
(206)

(104,992)
(104,992)

The information presented above relating to the Parent is prepared using the same accounting policies that
apply to the Group, except for the recognition and measurement of investments in subsidiaries which are carried
at cost.

The Parent has issued the following guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries:

Pursuant to Class Order 98/1418, Estia Health Limited entered into a deed of cross guarantee on 28th June
2021 with the following entities:

•

•

•

•

•

•

Estia Finance Proprietary Limited

Estia Investments Proprietary Limited

Kenna Investments Proprietary Limited

Hayville Proprietary Limited

Camden Village Proprietary Limited

Kilbride Village Proprietary Limited

The effect of the deed is that Estia Health Limited has guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event of winding
up of any controlled entity or if they do not meet their obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases or
other liabilities subject to the guarantee. The controlled entities have also given a similar guarantee in the event
that Estia Health Limited is wound up or if it does not meet its obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans,
leases or other liabilities subject to the guarantee.

Pursuant to ASIC Instrument 2016/785, relief has been granted to these entities from the Corporations Act 2001
requirements for the preparation, audit and lodgement of their financial reports.

PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

The Closed Group includes all entities listed in Note E6. The Statement of Financial Position and the Statement

of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income of the Closed Group are the same as the Estia consolidated

TREATMENT OF GST

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except:

When the GST incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation

authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of

the expense item, as applicable; and

When receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables

or payables in the statement of financial position. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the

amount of GST, where the GST is expected to be recoverable.

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows

arising from investing and financing activities, are classified as part of operating cash flows.

E7

group.

E8

•

•

E9

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY

Changes in accounting policy, disclosures, standards and interpretations

The accounting policies adopted in preparation of the full year consolidated financial statements are consistent

with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2020,

except for the adoption of amendments to standards effective as of 1 July 2020.

The Group has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is

not yet effective.

Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement

In April 2021, the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) published an agenda decision for configuration and

customisation costs incurred related to implementing Software as a Service (SaaS) arrangements. The Group is

currently assessing the impact of the agenda decision on its current accounting policy, which may result in

previously capitalised costs needing to be recognised as an expense.

The process to quantify the impact of the decision is presently ongoing. An internal project team has been

appointed to determine the impact ahead of the release of the Groups interim reporting for the period ended 31

At the date of this report, the impact of the IFRIC agenda decision on the Group/Company is not reasonably

December 2021.

estimable

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SECTION E: OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

Annual financial report

2021

$'000

2020

$'000

561,581

570,398

559,796

570,406

1,131,979

1,130,202

-

455,670

455,670

676,309

803,459

2,629

(129,779)

676,309

-

454,623

454,623

675,579

803,356

1,747

(129,524)

675,579

(206)

(206)

(104,992)

(104,992)

E7

PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION

Information relating to Estia Health Limited

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Issued capital

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total shareholders’ equity

2021 with the following entities:

•

•

•

•

•

•

Estia Finance Proprietary Limited

Estia Investments Proprietary Limited

Kenna Investments Proprietary Limited

Hayville Proprietary Limited

Camden Village Proprietary Limited

Kilbride Village Proprietary Limited

(Loss) or profit of the parent entity

Total comprehensive (loss) or income of the parent entity

The information presented above relating to the Parent is prepared using the same accounting policies that

apply to the Group, except for the recognition and measurement of investments in subsidiaries which are carried

at cost.

The Parent has issued the following guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries:

Pursuant to Class Order 98/1418, Estia Health Limited entered into a deed of cross guarantee on 28th June

The effect of the deed is that Estia Health Limited has guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event of winding

up of any controlled entity or if they do not meet their obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases or

other liabilities subject to the guarantee. The controlled entities have also given a similar guarantee in the event

that Estia Health Limited is wound up or if it does not meet its obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans,

leases or other liabilities subject to the guarantee.

Pursuant to ASIC Instrument 2016/785, relief has been granted to these entities from the Corporations Act 2001

requirements for the preparation, audit and lodgement of their financial reports.

E7
PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

The Closed Group includes all entities listed in Note E6. The Statement of Financial Position and the Statement
of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income of the Closed Group are the same as the Estia consolidated
group.

E8
TREATMENT OF GST

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except:

•

•

When the GST incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation
authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of
the expense item, as applicable; and

When receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables
or payables in the statement of financial position. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the
amount of GST, where the GST is expected to be recoverable.

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows
arising from investing and financing activities, are classified as part of operating cash flows.

E9
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY

Changes in accounting policy, disclosures, standards and interpretations
The accounting policies adopted in preparation of the full year consolidated financial statements are consistent
with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2020,
except for the adoption of amendments to standards effective as of 1 July 2020.

The Group has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is
not yet effective.

Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement

In April 2021, the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) published an agenda decision for configuration and
customisation costs incurred related to implementing Software as a Service (SaaS) arrangements. The Group is
currently assessing the impact of the agenda decision on its current accounting policy, which may result in
previously capitalised costs needing to be recognised as an expense.

The process to quantify the impact of the decision is presently ongoing. An internal project team has been
appointed to determine the impact ahead of the release of the Groups interim reporting for the period ended 31
December 2021.

At the date of this report, the impact of the IFRIC agenda decision on the Group/Company is not reasonably
estimable

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E9
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY (CONTINUED)

New and Amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations
The adoption of amendments and revisions to accounting pronouncements applicable from 1 July 2020,
including the change in definition of a business under the amendments to AASB 3 ‘Business Combinations’,
revisions to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting and definition of materiality did not have a
significant impact on the Group’s Financial Statements.

Standards issued but not yet effective
A number of other accounting standards and interpretations, have been issued and will be applicable in future
periods. While these remain subject to ongoing assessment, no significant impacts have been identified to date.
These standards have not been applied in the preparation of these Financial Statements.

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Estia Health Limited, I state that:

1.

in the opinion of the directors:

(a)

the financial statements and notes of the consolidated entity for the financial year ended 30 June 2021

are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of

its performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii)

complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting

Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001;

(b)

the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as

(c)

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they

disclosed in Note A3; and

become due and payable; and

(d)

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the controlled entities identified in Note

E6 of the financial statements will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may

become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between the Company and those

controlled entities pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418.

2. This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors by the

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act

2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2021.

On behalf of the Board

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM

Chairman

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E9

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY (CONTINUED)

New and Amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations

The adoption of amendments and revisions to accounting pronouncements applicable from 1 July 2020,

including the change in definition of a business under the amendments to AASB 3 ‘Business Combinations’,

revisions to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting and definition of materiality did not have a

significant impact on the Group’s Financial Statements.

Standards issued but not yet effective

A number of other accounting standards and interpretations, have been issued and will be applicable in future

periods. While these remain subject to ongoing assessment, no significant impacts have been identified to date.

These standards have not been applied in the preparation of these Financial Statements.

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Estia Health Limited, I state that:

1.

in the opinion of the directors:

(a)

the financial statements and notes of the consolidated entity for the financial year ended 30 June 2021
are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)

(ii)

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of
its performance for the year ended on that date; and

complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting
Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001;

(b)

(c)

(d)

the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as
disclosed in Note A3; and

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they
become due and payable; and

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the controlled entities identified in Note
E6 of the financial statements will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may
become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between the Company and those
controlled entities pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418.

2. This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors by the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act
2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2021.

On behalf of the Board

Dr. Gary H Weiss AM
Chairman

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Estia Health Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Estia Health Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries 
(collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 
2021, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity 
and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements, 
including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. 

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, including: 

a. Giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2021 and 

of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and 

b. Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under 
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 
section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional 
and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including 
Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We 
have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our opinion. 

Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our 
audit of the financial report of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit 
of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate 
opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter 
is provided in that context. 

We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial 
report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the 
performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement 
of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to 
address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial report. 

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Carrying value of goodwill and bed licences  

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

At 30 June 2021 the Group’s goodwill and bed 
licences  balance  was  $902  million  which 
represents 48% of total assets. 

We assessed the appropriateness of the allocation 
of  goodwill  and  bed  licences  to  the  Group  and 
composition of the carrying amount of the CGU. 

The  Group  reviews  the  carrying  amount  of 
goodwill  and  bed  licences  annually,  or  more 
frequently, if impairment indicators are present.   

Involving  our  valuation  specialists,  we  assessed 
the  key  assumptions  underlying  the  discounted 
cash flow valuation.  In doing so, we:  

The  group  of  cash  generating  units  (CGUs)  to 
which goodwill and bed licences can be allocated 
is  consistent  with  the  operating  segment  as 
identified and disclosed in Note E5, which is the 
whole Group.  

The  Group  has  used  a  discounted  cash  flow 
model to estimate the value in use of the assets. 
The  estimates  are  based  on  conditions  existing 
as  at  30  June  2021.  The  impairment  analysis 
was  considered  a  key  audit  matter  due  to  the 
process  to  estimate  the  recoverable  amount 
significant 
being 
judgement 
the 
continued effects of COVID-19.   

including  consideration  of 

complex  and 

requiring 

The  Group  has  disclosed  in  note  C6  to  the 
consolidated  financial  report  the  assessment 
method,  including  the  significant  underlying 
assumptions, the results of the assessment and 
impairment loss as well as the impact of applying 
sensitivities. 

•

Tested the mathematical accuracy of the 
discounted cash flow model; 

• Assessed key assumptions such as Board-
approved forecast cash flows, including 
working capital levels and cash flows related 
to refundable accommodation deposits; 

• Assessed the impact of COVID-19 based on 

conditions existing and emerging at 30 June 
2021 on cash flow forecast of revenues, 
operating costs and the effect of changes in 
residency mix; 

• Assessed the Group’s current year actual 

results in comparison to prior year forecasts 
to assess forecasting accuracy; 

• Assessed the Group’s assumptions for 

terminal growth rates in the discounted cash 
flow model in comparison to economic and 
industry forecasts; 

• Assessed the adequacy of the estimated 
maintenance capital expenditure with 
reference to historical data; 

• Assessed the impact of the announcements 

by the Government in response to 
recommendations from the Royal Commission 
into Aged Care Quality and Safety (“Royal 
Commission’), including their intention to 
abolish the Aged Care Allocation Round and 
associated supply restrictions on bed 
licences, noting that  legislation has not yet 
been drafted or passed to give effect to this 
intention and the exact nature of any changes 
to the licencing regime remained uncertain as 
at 30 June 2021. 

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How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

• Assessed the discount rate through 

comparing the weighted average cost of 
capital for the Group with comparable 
businesses including the potential impacts of 
the government response to Royal 
Commission recommendations, 
announcement to abolish the Aged Care 
Allocation Round and COVID-19; 

Considered earnings multiples of comparable 
businesses as a valuation cross check to the 
Group’s determination of recoverable 
amount.  

Performed sensitivity analysis in respect of 
the assumptions noted above to ascertain the 
extent of changes in those assumptions which 
either individually or collectively would 
materially impact the recoverable amount of 
the CGU and we assessed the likelihood of 
these changes in assumptions arising; 

•

•

• Assessed the adequacy of the Group’s 

disclosures of the key assumptions to which 
the outcome of the impairment test is most 
sensitive; that is, those that have the most 
significant effect on the determination of the 
recoverable amount of goodwill and bed 
licences.  

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Construction in Progress  

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Our audit procedures included the following: 

• Agreed a sample of additions to supporting 

evidence and assessed the nature of amounts 
capitalised; 

•

Evaluated key assumptions applied and 
estimates made for amounts capitalised, 
including the feasibility of the project, the 
stage of the projects in the development 
phase and the measurement and 
completeness of costs included; 

• Assessed whether costs were transferred to 
appropriate asset categories when ready for 
use on a timely basis and that the relevant 
depreciation or amortisation rates were 
applied; 

•

Considered whether there were any indicators 
of impairment present after examining the 
business case documentation of development 
projects, any impacts of COVID-19 on 
management adhering to the construction 
development timeline, enquiries of executives 
responsible for management of the projects 
and comparing the cost of development to 
forecasts; 

• Assessed the key inputs in the determination 
of value in use of ongoing projects under 
construction and performed sensitivity 
analysis in respect of these inputs; 

• Assessed the adequacy of the Group’s 

disclosures regarding the timing that costs 
are recognised as an asset and the 
deprecation rates applied to each asset 
category. 

Costs  incurred  during  the  year  that  were 
capitalised  to  Construction  in  Progress 
amounted  to  $31  million.  This  represents 
costs  of  development  projects  and 
significant refurbishments of existing aged 
care facilities.  

for 
The  specific  criteria  to  be  met 
in 
capitalisation  of  development  costs 
accordance  with  Australian  Accounting 
Standards  involves  judgement,  including 
the feasibility of the project, intention and 
ability to complete the construction, ability 
to  use  or  sell  the  assets,  generation  of 
future economic benefits and the ability to 
measure the costs reliably.  

In  addition,  as  a  result  of  COVID-19,  the 
Group 
ongoing 
reassessed  whether 
projects  remained  feasible  and  therefore, 
likely  to  be  completed.  This  resulted  in 
further  assessments  of  the  recoverability 
of costs already incurred and capitalised. In 
the  case  of  construction 
in  progress, 
determining  the  recoverable  amounts  of 
requires 
projects  under  development 
of 
use 
additional 
assumptions  which  are  affected  by  future 
economic 
market 
developments. 

judgement 

conditions 

and 

or 

Costs  are  transferred  to  asset  categories 
based  on  management’s  assessment  of 
whether  an  asset 
is  ready  for  use. 
Depreciation rates are applied based on the 
asset category. 

Construction in Progress was considered a 
key audit matter due to the quantum of the 
balance  and 
in 
judgement 
applying  the  capitalisation  criteria  and 
undertaking  the  impairment  analysis.  The 
Group  has  disclosed  in  Note  C4  to  the 
consolidated 
the 
financial 
capitalisation policy.  

required 

report 

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Revenue Recognition 

Why significant 

Revenue  is  generated  primarily  through  two 
sources,  being  Government  Subsidies  and 
Resident  Billings.  Both  sources  are  subject  to 
strict legislation, detailing the rates and charges 
that the Group receives for each resident.  

from 

resident  billings 

Income  derived 
is 
recognised  as  billed  within  the  relevant  month. 
Subsidies received from the Department of Health 
vary depending on a number of factors, including 
the resident’s financial means and level of care.  

The  Group  also  received  a  temporary  funding 
increase  and  COVID-19  related  supplements 
which have been recognised in the year ended 30 
June 2021. 

The  Group  raises  a  government  revenue  accrual 
at year-end to recognise any differences between 
the  monies  received  by  Medicare  at  the  start  of 
the month (June) and additional monies the Group 
is  entitled  to  arising  from  variations  in  resident 
occupancy levels or associated rates during June. 

Revenue was considered a key audit matter given 
the effect of strict legislation, adjustment in rates 
by government from time to time, and the volume 
of transactions with residents and government.  

Group’s 

The 
and 
disaggregation  policies  have  been  disclosed  in 
note B1 to the consolidated financial report. 

recognition 

revenue 

How our audit addressed the key audit 
matter 

We  evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  key 
controls  in  relation  to  the  capture  and 
measurement of revenue transactions across 
all  material  revenue  streams.  In  particular, 
we undertook the following procedures: 
• Assessed whether ACFI assessments 

were prepared by an authorised person, 
and were calculated based on resident 
care assessments; 

•

•

•

Compared the government revenue 
recognised to payments received; 

Tested whether resident revenue agreed 
to agreements, legislated billing rates, 
and payments received; 

Tested whether the application of the 
Daily Care Fee incorporated rate 
increases; 

• Assessed whether resident additional 

service fees changes were approved and 
whether billing rates were correct. 

We performed the following other audit 
procedures in relation to revenue: 

•

•

Compared the revenue accrual to actual 
occupancy rates; 

Tested whether the revenue recognised 
related to performance obligations 
satisfied within the year; 

• Assessed whether the COVID-19 support 
supplements received by the Group 
during the year related to performance 
obligations already satisfied within the 
year; 

• Assessed the appropriateness of the 
financial statement disclosures in 
relation to the Group’s revenue 
recognition and disaggregation policies. 

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Information Other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report Thereon 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information 
included in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report other than the financial report and our auditor’s report 
thereon. We obtained the Directors’ Report that is to be included in the Annual Report, prior to the date 
of this auditor’s report, and we expect to obtain the remaining sections of the Annual Report after the 
date of this auditor’s report.  

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not and will not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and 
our related assurance opinion. 

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, 
in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or 
our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information obtained prior to the date of this 
auditor’s report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are 
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true 
and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for 
such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial 
report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or 
error. 

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the 
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease 
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free 
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes 
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit 
conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material 
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, 
individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of 
users taken on the basis of this financial report. 

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional 
judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

► Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or 

error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that 
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material 
misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve 
collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

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that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the 
effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.  

► Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 

estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. 

► Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, 
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or 
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we 
conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report 
to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our 
opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s 
report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going 
concern.  

► Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the 

disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a 
manner that achieves fair presentation. 

► Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or 

business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible 
for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for 
our audit opinion. 

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the 
audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we 
identify during our audit. 

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements 
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may 
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate 
threats or safeguards applied. 

From the matters communicated to the directors, we determine those matters that were of most 
significance in the audit of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit 
matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public 
disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should 
not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be 
expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

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Report on the audit of the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 98 to 110 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2021.

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Estia Health Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilities 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration 
Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an 
opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian 
Auditing Standards. 

Ernst & Young 

Paul Gower 
Partner 
Melbourne 
24 August 2021 

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Disclaimer

Acknowledgement 

Forward-looking statements

Thank you to all the residents and employees who 
feature in this report. 

Estia Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians 
of the lands throughout Australia in which we operate 
and pays its respects to elders both past, present 
and emerging. We recognise their rich cultures 
and continuing connection to land and waters. 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are 
advised that this document may contain names and 
images of people who are deceased. All references 
to Indigenous people in this document are intended 
to include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 
people.

Photography

Many of the photographs featured in this report were 
taken prior to or whilst the need for social distancing, 
wearing of masks and other Personal Protective 
Equipment (PPE), was not a requirement. 

Reliance on third party information

This report may contain information that has been 
derived from publicly available sources that have not 
been independently verified.

No representation or warranty is made as to 
the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the 
information. No responsibility, warranty or liability 
is accepted by Estia Health, its officers, employees, 
agents or contractors for any errors, misstatements in 
or omissions from this report.

Not investment advice

This report is not intended and should not be 
considered to be the giving of investment advice 
by Estia Health or any of its shareholders, Directors, 
officers, agents, employees or advisers. The 
information provided in this presentation has been 
prepared without taking into account the recipient’s 
investment objectives, financial circumstances 
or particular needs. Each party to whom this 
presentation is made available must make its own 
independent assessment of Estia Health after making 
such investigations and taking such advice as may be 
deemed necessary.

No offer of securities

Nothing in this report should be construed as either 
an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or 
sell Estia Health securities in any jurisdiction.

This report may include forward-looking statements. 
Although Estia Health believes the expectations 
expressed in such forward-looking statements are 
based on reasonable assumptions, these statements 
are not guarantees or predictions of future 
performance, and involve both known and unknown 
risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which 
are beyond Estia Health’s control. As a result, actual 
results or developments may differ materially from 
those expressed in the statements contained in this 
presentation. Investors are cautioned that statements 
contained in this presentation are not guarantees or 
projections of future performance and actual results 
or developments may differ materially from those 
projected in forward-looking statements.

No liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither 
Estia Health’s nor its related bodies corporate, 
Directors, employees or agents, nor any other person, 
accepts any liability, including without limitation any 
liability arising from fault or negligence, for any direct, 
indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of 
this presentation or its contents or otherwise arising 
in connection with it.

Disclosure of non-IFRS financial 
information

Throughout this report, there are occasions where 
financial information is presented not in accordance 
with accounting standards. There are a number 
of reasons why Estia Health has chosen to do this 
including: to maintain a consistency of disclosure 
across reporting periods; to demonstrate key 
financial indicators in a comparable way to how the 
market assesses the performance of Estia Health; 
to demonstrate the impact that significant one-
off items have had on Estia Health’s performance. 
Where Estia Health’s learnings have been distorted 
by significant items Management have used their 
discretion in highlighting these. These items are non-
recurring in nature and considered to be outside the 
normal course of business. Unaudited numbers used 
throughout are labelled accordingly.

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Additional information required under ASX Listing Rule 4.10 and not shown elsewhere in this Annual Report is 
as follows. This information is current as at 02 September 2021.

(a) Distribution of shareholders

The distribution of issued capital is as follows:

SIZE Of HOlDInG

nO. Of SHArEHOlDErS

OrDInAry SHArES

% Of ISSuED CApITAl

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

71

906

1,094

2,920

1,859

6,850

222,510,532

21,925,887

8,286,165

7,844,993

874,065

261,441,642

85.11

8.39

3.17

3.00

0.33

100.00

(b) Distribution of Performance Rights Holders

The distribution of unquoted Performance Rights on issue are:

SIZE Of HOlDInG

nO. Of HOlDErS

unlISTED  
pErfOrMAnCE rIGHTS

% Of TOTAl  
pErfOrMAnCE rIGHTS

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

7

7

0

0

0

14

2,657,198

381,653

0

0

0

3,038,851

87.44

12.56

0.00

0.00

0.00

100.00

(c) Less than marketable parcels of ordinary shares

There are 469 shareholders with unmarketable parcels totalling 31,586 shares.

(d) 20 Largest Shareholders

The twenty largest shareholders of quoted equity securities are as follows:

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1. 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 

2.  HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

3.  Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

4.  National Nominees Limited 

5.  Network Investment Holdings Pty Ltd 

6.  Argo Investments Limited 

7.  Network Investment Holdings Pty Ltd 

8.  BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

9.  3RD Wave Investors Pty Ltd 

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nO. Of fully pAID  
OrDInAry SHArES

% Of ISSuED 
CApITAl

44,825,404

38,159,037

35,835,232

17,636,454

17,245,858

11,809,250

10,000,000

9,447,392

4,250,000

17.15

14.60

13.71

6.75

6.60

4.52

3.82

3.61

1.63

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nO. Of fully pAID  
OrDInAry SHArES

% Of ISSuED 
CApITAl

Additional Information

10.  Emalyn Holdings Pty Limited 

11.  BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

4,102,766

3,663,626

12.  HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited  

2,340,873

13.  Mr Mark Edward Kennedy 

14.  Mrs Julia Michelle Manken & Mr Mike Darren Manken  

& Miss Jessica Kelly Manken 

15.  Skip Enterprises Pty Ltd 

16.  Mark Edward Kennedy 

17.  Custodial Services Limited 

18.  Kennbros Pty Limited 

19.  CS Third Nominees Pty Limited 

20.  Alphagen Capital Pty Ltd 

Total for top 20 shareholders

Balance of register

Total Quoted Equity Securities

1,910,678

1,525,000

1,442,768

1,277,438

1,202,809

1,156,834

1,141,150

1,000,000

209,972,569

51,469,073

261,441,642

100.00%

1.57

1.40

0.90

0.73

0.58

0.55

0.49

0.46

0.44

0.44

0.38

80.31%

19.69%

(e) Unquoted Equity Securities

The Company had the following unquoted performance rights on issue as at 02 September 2021:

14 holders of performance rights issued as part of an employee incentive scheme

3,038,851

100.0%

(f) Substantial Shareholders

The names of the Substantial Shareholders listed as disclosed by notices submitted to the ASX as at 21 August 2020:

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Perpetual Limited and Subsidiaries

Seven Group Holdings Limited, Network Investment Holdings Pty Ltd & SGHs 
other subsidiaries

United Super Pty Ltd

Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Ltd

(g)  Restricted Securities 

nO. Of OrDInAry  
fully pAID SHArES

% Of ISSuED 
CApITAl

29,477,730

26,156,399

18,788,331

18,232,894

11.28

10.01

7.19

6.97

The Company has 146,673 restricted securities on issue as at 02 September 2021, which become unrestricted on 
01 July 2022. 

(h)  Voting Rights  

In accordance with the Constitution each member present at a meeting whether in person, or by proxy, or by 
power of attorney, or in a duly authorised representative in the case of a corporate member, shall have one vote 
on a show of hands, and one vote for each fully paid ordinary share, on a poll.

Performance rights have no voting rights. 

(i) On-Market Buy-Backs 

There is no current on-market buy-back in relation to the Company’s securities.

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Forster

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Manly Vale

Merrylands

Ryde

Taree

Tea Gardens

Tuncurry

Willoughby

289 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona, 2640

74 Chiswick Road, Greenacre, 2190

3-5 Eddystone Road, 2207

392-394 Princes Highway, 2221

82 Old Hume Highway, 2570

25-29 Noble Parade, 2546

64-66 Norfolk Road, 2121

12 Suttor Place, 2525

105 Southern Parkway, 2428

70 Glendower Street, Rosemeadow, 2560

74-76 Rocky Point Road, 2217

5-13 King Street, 2093

42 Cumberland Road, Greystanes, 2145

94 Bowden Street, 2112

424 Wingham Road, 2430

42 Spinifex Avenue, 2324

4 Bonventi Close, 2428

202 Mowbray Road, 2068

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39 Campus Drive, 5159

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Daw Park

Encounter Bay

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4 Gibb Road, 5154

367-379 Waterloo Corner Road, 5110

150 Adams Road, 5114

7 Lancelot Drive, 5041

150 Bay Road, 5211

40 Skyline Drive, 5159

27-31 Capt Robertson Avenue, 5125

1099 Grand Junction Road, 5090

8 Mine Street, 5554

Kensington Gardens

421 The Parade, 5068

Lockleys

Parkside

Salisbury

Salisbury East

Strathalbyn

Toorak Gardens

8 Mellor Avenue, 5032

17 Robsart Street, 5063

7 Salisbury Highway, 5108

8 Oakmont Court, 5109

7 Langhorne Creek, 5255

401 Portrush Road, 5065

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55 Faheys Road West, 4035

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297 Queen Street, 3028

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Leopold

Melton South

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Plenty Valley

Prahran

Ringwood

South Morang

Victoria Heights

Wattle Glen

Werribee

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Yarra Valley

30 North Street, 3022

71 McPhillips Road, 3331

73 Samaria Road, 3672

9 Brown Street, Long Gully, 3550

34-36 Clairmont Avenue, 3204

15 Mladen Court, 3048

151 David Street, 3175

30 Epping Road, 3076

2B Grace Street, 3150

6A Perrett Street, 3216

413-415 Waterdale Road, 3081

15 Stanley Road, 3173

428 Scoresby Road, 3180

52-60 Ash Road, 3224

34-42 Brooklyn Road, 3338

23A Elizabeth Street, 3166

806 Plenty Road, South Morang, 3752

241 Dandenong Road, Windsor, 3181

211-217 Wantirna Road, 3134

879 Plenty Road, 3752

41-47 Victoria Street, Ironbark, 3550

45 Silvan Road, 3096

8-10 Russell Street, 3030

240 Felltimber Creek Road, 3690

21 Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction, 3797

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