Program overview
Aged Care Futures: People, Purpose and Progress
The conference theme highlights where the sector is heading and what providers need to focus on next. You will gain insights into workforce, quality care and the innovations shaping tomorrow’s services.
People
Centers on the workforce and empowering the next generation through strong career pathways and capability building. We will focus on attracting talent, growing skills and developing future leaders.
Purpose
Focuses on supporting aged care providers to deliver sustainable, high-quality services, ensuring safety and meaningful outcomes while adapting to funding changes and post-reform requirements.
Progress
Explore innovation, technology and new models of care, showing how providers can adapt, improve operations and remain resilient as the sector changes.
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Wednesday 12 August | Day 1 pre-event workshop | ||
| 9am - 5pm | Registration open | |
10am - 4pm | Workshop | |
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Thursday 13 August (Conference and Trade Exhibition) | ||
| 8am - 5pm | Registration & Arrival Tea and Coffee | |
9am - 9.10am | Welcome and Opening of Conference | |
9.10am - 9.20am | Welcome to Country | |
9.20am - 9.50am | Ageing Australia CEO Address | |
9.50am - 10.10am | Ministerial Address The Hon Jodie Elizabeth Harrison, Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | |
10.10am - 10.40am | The Future of Health and Ageing: Building Better Connections Across Care Systems Dr. Kerry Chant AO PSM, Chief Health Officer and Deputy Secretary – Population and Public Health, NSW Health | |
10.40am – 11.10am | Morning Tea and Networking | |
11.15am – 11.35am | Navigating the Next Phase of Aged Care Reform Elsy Brammesan, State Manager NSW/ACT, Department of Health and Aged Care | |
| 11.35am – 12.20pm | Panel Discussion Aged Care 2030: What Providers Need to Prepare for Now Panellists coming soon New South Wales and the ACT are at the forefront of many of the demographic, workforce and service delivery challenges shaping the future of aged care. This panel will explore the trends likely to influence the sector over the next decade, including population growth, workforce supply, housing and retirement living, changing consumer expectations and technology adoption. Panellists will discuss what providers need to prioritise today to remain sustainable, responsive and future-ready by 2030. | |
| 12.20pm – 12.50pm | Financial Sustainability Under Reform Stuart Hutcheon, Managing Partner, StewartBrown | |
12.50pm – 1.50pm | Lunch and Networking | |
| 1.50pm - 3.25pm | Breakout session: Home care | |
| 1.55pm – 2.25pm | Live Easy: A Different Kind of Home Care Richard de Haast, CEO, Scalabrini Villages | |
| 2.25pm – 2.55pm | The Essence of a Model of Care That Connects People, Purpose and Progress | |
| 2.55pm – 3.25pm | Design Before Decline: The Case for Showing Up Sooner | |
| 1.50pm - 3.25pm | Breakout session: Residential care | |
| 1.55pm – 2.25pm | Higher Everyday Living Fees: Provider Successes, Challenges and Lessons Learned Pride Aged Living | |
| 2.25pm – 2.55pm | Better Buildings, No Extra Cost Nick Seemann, Managing Director, Constructive Dialogue Architects | |
| 2.55pm – 3.25pm | What Do You Want to Do Today? Reimagining Daily Life in Residential Care Richard de Haast, CEO, Scalabrini Villages | |
3.25pm – 3.55pm | Afternoon Tea and Networking | |
| 4pm – 4.40pm | Leading Through Complexity: Decision Making, Behaviour and Change in Times of Uncertainty | |
| 4.40pm - 4.45pm | Day Wrap Up and Closing | |
| 6.30pm - 7pm | Pre-dinner drinks | |
| 7pm - 11pm | Conference dinner sponsored by HESTA | |
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Friday, 14 August (Conference and Trade Exhibition) | ||
| 8am - 5pm | Registration open | |
9am - 9.05am | Opening Remarks and Welcome Back | |
9.05am - 9.35am | The Future of Ageing | |
9.35am - 10.15am | Panel Discussion Combatting racism in aged care Michael Wheites, NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner More panellist coming soon Racism continues to impact the experiences of both older people and the aged care workforce, affecting inclusion, wellbeing and quality of care. This panel will explore the realities of racism in aged care, the barriers it creates for consumers and staff, and the practical actions organisations can take to foster more inclusive, culturally safe and respectful environments. Panellists will share perspectives on leadership, workforce culture, policy and accountability, and discuss what meaningful progress looks like across the sector. | |
10.15am - 10.45am | Aboriginal Controlled Models of Care: Lessons for the Future of Aged Care | |
10.45am - 11.15am | Morning Tea and Networking | |
11.20am - 11.50am | Workforce Wellbeing and Workers Compensation Reform: What Providers Need to Know Andrew Hollier, Industry Relationship Manager - Workers Compensation, icare | |
11.50am - 12.20pm | Wage Underpayment: Managing Risk and Strengthening Practice | |
12.20pm - 1.20pm | Lunch and Networking | |
1.30pm - 2pm | Consolidation, Scale and the New ACCC Merger Regime Rohan Harris, Chair, Russell Kennedy | |
2pm - 2.30pm | Digital Maturity in Aged Care | |
2.30pm - 3pm | Case study: AI adoption and integrations | |
3pm - 3.30pm | NSW Trustee and Guardian Brian Woods, Chief Executive Officer, NSW Trustee and Guardian | |
3.30pm - 3.50pm | Afternoon Tea and Networking | |
3.55pm – 4.25pm | Beyond Compliance: Partnering for Quality and Trust Under the New Aged Care Act Emma Jobson, Assistant Commissioner, Regulatory Strategy and Policy, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission | |
4.25pm – 5.05pm | Closing Keynote | |
5.05pm – 5.10pm | Conference Close | |
5.10pm – 6.10pm | Networking Hour | |
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.