The TAS State Conference program has something for every provider. Stay up to date on industry changes, government reforms, and workforce strategies while exploring evidence-based approaches that are redefining quality care for older people.
With a packed one-day program designed specifically for senior leaders, board members and executive teams, you’ll gain insights to help you plan, lead and adapt with confidence.
This year’s program centres around readiness; readiness for reform, for workforce change, for innovation and for delivering exceptional care and services in a sector under pressure but full of possibility.
| TAS State Conference program | |||
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Monday 5 May | |||
6pm-7pm | CEO networking event | ||
Tuesday 6 May | |||
| 8am | Registration | ||
| 9am - 9.05am | Welcome | ||
9.05am - 9.10am | Gold sponsor address - HESTA | ||
9.10am - 9.15am | Gold sponsor address - Dementia Support Australia | ||
| 9.15am - 9.25am | Minister’s address | ||
9.25am - 10am | Ageing Australia CEO address | ||
10am - 10.30am | Financial sustainability for aged care providers | ||
| 10.30am - 11am | Morning tea | ||
| 11am - 11.30am | The road ahead: understanding government reforms in aged care | ||
| 11.30am - 12pm | The next chapter in aged care quality and safety | ||
| 12pm - 12.45pm | Transition to the New Aged Care Act Panel Session The introduction of the New Aged Care Act marks a significant shift for providers, bringing new regulatory requirements, operational changes, and consumer expectations. Facilitated by Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson this panel will explore the practical implications of the transition, share insights from aged care providers already navigating the changes, and provide perspectives on effective implementation strategies. Brigid Wilkinson, CEO, COTA TAS | ||
12.45pm - 1.30pm | Lunch break | ||
| 1.30pm - 2pm | Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year Reverend James Colville AM, Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year 2024 | ||
| 2pm - 2.40pm | Strategies to strengthen workforce retention, development and growth | ||
| 2.40pm - 3.20pm | Governance readiness: preparing for the new aged care act | ||
| 3.20pm - 3.50pm | Afternoon tea | ||
| 3.50pm - 4.30pm | Focus on support at home – where we are at - policy update | ||
| 4.30pm | Conference close | ||
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.