Allity Transfer of Ownership FAQ Employees

1. HOME EMPLOYEES

What has happened?

Allity’s current owners have agreed to sell the business to Bolton Clarke – one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care services
The transfer of ownership is scheduled to complete at the end of February 2022

Why is Allity being sold?

Allity is owned by Archer Capital an Australian investment fund. As such a change in ownership has always been planned at the appropriate time.
Since the acquisition of the original Lend Lease Prime life business in 2013 and subsequent addition of ECH’s South Australian homes in 2014, Archer has focussed on the delivery of high quality care and sustainable commercial outcomes as the foundation for building a strong business.
With the ongoing changes to the aged care environment it is important that providers continue to adapt in order to meet the demands of an ageing population.
The time has now come after nine years of building a strong reputation in the aged care industry for Allity to take the next step on its journey.

Who is the company that is taking over?

Bolton Clarke is one of Australia's largest not-for-profit providers offering services across the continuum of care. They own and operate 33 retirement villages and 27 residential aged care communities as well as Australia’s largest home care business delivering services to over 110,000 clients.
Bolton Clarke began as RSL Care in Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service in Victoria and came together as one organisation in 2015.
Bolton Clarke recognises two leaders from the organisation’s history who saw how they could help people in need - Brigadier William Kinsey Bolton and Lady Janet Clarke. Their values continue to shape the organisation today.
Bolton Clarke and Allity are a strong fit in terms of culture, with a shared commitment to providing the highest quality care and lifestyle services to senior Australians

What does the sale outcome look like?

Bolton Clarke plans to leverage Allity’s management structure and depth of operational expertise in residential aged care and bring this to their residential aged care communities, complemented by their broader services.
The enlarged residential aged care business will then operate within the wider Bolton Clarke group, developing strong relationships with its home care and retirement living divisions

What will the impact of the sale be on our Homes?

There will be very little change in the way Allity homes are run. The current operating structure led by Glen Hurley and the team will remain in place.
Things will largely remain the same, with the additional benefit that comes from being part of a larger group.
Residential aged care operations will continue to be run out of Sydney with support from Allity Services in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Will my role continue?

Yes, you will be offered employment under Bolton Clarke in your current role with no changes to your role description or responsibilities. There will be enhanced opportunities for staff as party of a larger organisation – including education and training, access to the latest research practice and clinical expertise as well as NFP salary packaging benefits.

Will my role description change?

No, your role description will remain the same

Will my manager change?

No, day to day operations and management reporting for your Home will remain as they are

Will my pay day stay the same?

Yes

Will my Roster change?

We will continue roster management in the same way we currently do.

Will we be getting more staff?

As part of our normal operations, our staffing is based on the mix and profile of residents in our care at any point in time. This will continue.

Will the Enterprise Agreement still apply?

There is no intention to change the EA conditions and entitlements as they currently stand within the short term, however you will be consulted if there are any proposed changes.

What happens to my annual leave, personal & sick leave?

Your leave balances will transfer to Bolton Clarke. Your original start date with Allity will remain for the purpose of calculating entitlements.

Can I get my leave paid out?

No, your leave balances will transfer.

What if I don’t want to transfer to the new owners?

As you are being offered ongoing employment, if you don’t wish to transfer you will need to tender your resignation.

Can I still work at other Allity homes?

Yes, all opportunities to work in other Allity Homes will continue as they currently are when vacancies arise.

What is happening with uniforms?

Allity uniforms will remain in place.

Do the unions know about this?

Yes, the unions will be advised accordingly.

Am I able to work at/transfer to other Bolton Clarke homes?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to apply for work at or transfer to other homes if a position becomes available.

What does this mean for our residents and families?

Our residents and families are being notified, and we do not expect the change in ownership to affect them, as all resident agreements and fee arrangements will be honoured.

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2. ALLITY SERVICES EMPLOYEES

Where the Bolton Clarke head office located?

Bolton Clarke has support centres in Brisbane and Melbourne

How will this affect my current position and employment?

Your employment will continue, there will be no change to your role.

Will the office close down?

No, all residential aged care operations will continue to be run out of Sydney office with support from our Allity Services in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide offices.

Will we need to relocate?

Will my pay day stay the same?

Yes, monthly pay cycle will remain.

With Bolton Clarke being a not-for-profit provider, are there additional benefits?

On completion of the transfer of ownership, you will be entitled to the salary sacrifice benefits applicable to the employees of not-for-profit operators. Further information on this will be communicated in the future.