Jennifer Barrett specialises in aged care, retirement living and property law, advising both for-profit and not-for-profit clients across complex regulatory and transactional matters. She has over 13 years’ experience advising on the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth), Supported Residential Services (Private Proprietors) Act 2010 (Vic), and Retirement Villages Act 1986 (Vic). Her practice includes acquisitions, sales, leasing, compliance, governance and funding arrangements.
Jennifer also advises on social and affordable housing projects, including Victoria’s Big Housing Build. She assists with service agreements, grants and commercial structuring, and regularly presents on aged care law. Recognised in Doyle’s Guide for Health and Aged Care, Jennifer is valued for her technical expertise and practical, outcome-focused advice.
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- L & D Management Services Advised on the sale of allocated aged care places, including regulatory compliance and transaction documentation.
- KND & Associates Acted on the sale of St Michael’s Aged Care Facility and subsequent transfer of allocated places to Merakis Enterprises.
- Baptcare Ltd Advised on the acquisition of three residential aged care facilities from Alliance Care Services Group, including due diligence and structuring.
- Jasusan Pty Ltd Represented in challenging sanctions imposed at Brunswick Lodge Supported Residential Services, including VCAT proceedings.
- Iris Aged Care Advised on the removal of a dangerous resident from the facility and represented the provider in subsequent VCAT proceedings concerning resident safety and compliance.
- Mali Nominees Pty Ltd Acted in response to compliance notices issued under the Aged Care Act 1997, including strategic advice and preparation of submissions to the Department.
- Ruscare Ltd Advised on the sale of allocated aged care places, including regulatory compliance, transaction documentation and Departmental approvals.
- Baptcare Affordable Housing Provided legal support on Victoria’s Big Housing Build, including structuring, funding agreements and compliance with social housing requirements.
