The QLD State Conference features a unique program designed specifically for aged care providers in Queensland, bringing together professionals from across the sector. This dynamic one-day event offers a rare opportunity for leaders, innovators and changemakers to connect, collaborate and help shape the future of aged care in Queensland.
With engaging discussions, thought-provoking presentations and plenty of time to network, attendees will walk away with fresh perspectives, practical strategies and valuable new connections.
Wayne Sticher
QLD Senior Australian of the Year 2025
Gihan Perera
Futurist, Speaker,
Author, AI Researcher
Selina Gerner
Partner, McGrath Nicholl
| QLD State Conference Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9am - 5pm | Registration open | |
2pm - 2.05pm | Welcome and opening of conference | |
2.05pm - 2.10pm | Welcome to country | |
2.10pm - 2.40pm | A life less ordinary: stories from a Senior Australian of the Year nominee | |
2.40pm - 3.25pm | Strength in diversity: embedding inclusion in aged care practice - panel session | |
3.25pm - 3.55pm | Aged care act 2024 - positives and priorities | |
3.55pm - 4.15pm | Afternoon tea | |
4.15pm - 5pm | Queensland’s aged care workforce - panel session | |
5pm - 5.05pm | Welcome reception sponsor address | |
5pm - 7pm | Welcome reception | |
| QLD State Conference Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8am - 5pm | Registration open | |
9am - 9.05am | Welcome to day two | |
9.05am - 9.35am | Learnings from a remote provider | |
9.35am - 10.05am | Balancing the ledger – Funding viability in a reform-heavy landscape | |
10.05am - 10.30am | Aged care liquidity - a broader conversation | |
10.30am - 11.15am | Morning tea | |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
11.15am - 12.45am | Concurrent one - home care & support at home | |
11.15am - 11.45am | Navigating transition, delivering quality | |
11.45am - 12.45pm | Managing case load and transitioning client contributions in support at home | |
11.15am-12.45pm | Concurrent two - residential care | |
11.15am - 11.45am | Innovative models of care - staffing model | |
11.45am-12.15pm | Regulatory compliance – practical insights | |
12.15pm - 12.45pm | The strengthened aged care quality standards - understanding the key themes | |
12.45pm - 2pm | Lunch | |
2pm - 2.30pm | Supporting a high-quality, sustainable aged care system | |
2.30pm - 3.15pm | Governance in reform – leading through complexity with board and executive readiness - panel | |
3.15pm-3.45pm | StewartBrown retirement living benchmarking survey | |
3.45pm - 4.15pm | Afternoon tea | |
4.15pm-4.25pm | Delayed Implementation Date for the New Aged Care Act | |
4.25pm - 5pm | Transition to the new aged care act - panel session | |
6.30pm - 7pm | Pre dinner drinks | |
7pm - 11.30pm | Conference dinner | |
| QLD State Conference Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8am - 4pm | Registration open | |
9am - 9.10am | Welcome to day three | |
9.10am - 9.45am | CEO address | |
9.45am - 10.15am | The road ahead: understanding government reforms in aged care | |
10.15am - 10.45am | The next chapter in aged care quality and safety | |
10.45am - 11.30am | Morning tea | |
11.30am - 12.30pm | Concurrent three | |
11.30am - 12.30pm | Home and community care transition and implementation fishbowl | |
11.30am - 12.30pm | Concurrent four | |
11.30am - 12pm | Higher everyday living fees - sharing the investment in quality care | |
12pm - 12.30pm | Improving our response to elder abuse | |
12.30pm - 2pm | Lunch | |
2pm - 2.30pm | Digital transformation in aged care | |
2.30pm - 3pm | Enhancing care & efficiency with AI | |
3pm - 4pm | The future of aged care | |
4pm - 4.05pm | Conference close | |
4.05pm | Afternoon tea | |
Disclaimer: Please note that this conference program is subject to revisions and updates. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, changes may
occur prior to the event. Attendees are encouraged to regularly check for updates on the conference website. Thank you for your understanding.