The VIC State Conference features a unique program designed specifically for aged care providers in Victoria, bringing together professionals from across the sector. This dynamic two and half-day event offers a rare opportunity for leaders, innovators and changemakers to connect, collaborate and help shape the future of aged care in Victoria.
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.
Reverend James Colville AM
Keynote Speaker
Gihan Perera
Futurist, Speaker,
Author, AI Researcher
Paul Hawkins
Chief Combobulator, Crazy Might Work
| VIC State Conference Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9am - 5pm | Registration open | |
2pm - 2.05pm | Welcome and opening of conference | |
2.05pm - 2.15pm | ||
| 2.15pm - 2.20pm | Ministerial address | |
2.20pm - 2.50pm | An extraordinary life | |
2.50pm - 3.20pm | Balancing the ledger – funding viability in a reform-heavy landscape | |
3.20pm - 4pm | Afternoon tea | |
4pm - 5pm | How providers are navigating the aged care act transition | |
5pm - 7pm | Welcome reception | |
| VIC State Conference Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8am - 5pm | Registration open | |
9am - 9.05am | Welcome to day two | |
9.05am - 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 - 11.15am | Morning tea | |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
11.15am - 12.30am | Concurrent one – home care & support at home | |
11.15am - 11.45am | Navigating transition, delivering quality | |
11.45am - 12.30pm | Interactive home care fishbowl: support at home transformation | |
11.15am - 12.30pm | Concurrent two - residential care | |
11.15am - 11.50am | Nurse practitioner lead - leading Innovative models of care | |
11.50am - 12.30pm | Higher everyday living fees - sharing the investment in quality care | |
12.30pm - 2pm | Lunch | |
2pm - 2.30pm | Effective decision-making strategies for balancing dignity of risk, and duty of care | |
2.30pm - 3pm | Supporting a high-quality, sustainable aged care system | |
3pm - 3.30pm | StewartBrown retirement living benchmarking survey | |
3.30pm - 4pm | Afternoon tea | |
4pm - 4.45pm | The innovation shift: disrupting aged care with purpose | |
6.30pm - 7pm | Pre dinner drinks | |
7pm - 11.30pm | Conference dinner | |
| VIC State Conference Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8am - 4pm | Registration open | |
9am - 9.05am | Welcome to day three | |
9.05am - 9.50am | Keeping people, growing talent – a workforce by design - panel session | |
9.50am - 10.30am | Reform fatigue is real - supporting leadership teams through complexity and change. | |
10.30am - 11.15am | Morning tea | |
11.15am - 11.45am | Beyond compliance - executive accountability in clinical safety and risk Dr Melanie Tan, Principal, Clinical Governance Consulting, Azderis Pty Ltd | |
11.45am - 12.30pm | Governance in reform – leading through complexity with board and executive readiness - panel | |
12.30pm - 2pm | Lunch | |
2pm - 2.30pm | Digital transformation: aligning with the new aged care act | |
2.30pm - 3.30pm | The future of aged care | |
3.30pm - 3.35pm | Conference close | |
3.35pm - 4.15pm | 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.