The two main aged care provider associations have officially joined forces in a united front for the industry following years of discussions, following a call by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety for greater industry collaboration and unified leadership.

Last week, the members of Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA), representing the not-for-profit and faith-based provider sector, and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), formerly known as Aged Care Association Australia and representing large and small commercial operators, voted to a formal merger.