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 3 June | Day 1 pre-event workshop and networking | ||
| 9am - 5pm | Registration open | |
10am - 4pm | CaLD Interactive Roundtable Workshop This session will combine a roundtable and workshop format to encourage discussion and practical application. | |
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Thursday 4 June | Day 2 conference and exhibition | ||
| 8am - 5pm | Registration open | |
9am - 9.10am | Welcome and Opening of Conference Liz Behjat, Director Government Relations, Ageing Australia | |
9.10am - 9.20am | Welcome to Country | |
9.20am - 9.35am | Ministerial Address | |
9.35am - 10.05am | Ageing Australia CEO Address | |
10.05am - 10.35am | People, Pay and Productivity: The Economics of Aged Care Australia’s aged care reforms have changed rules, wages and expectations, but workforce pressure remains. This session uses economics to examine people, pay, productivity and work design, including practical ways technology and AI can reduce wasted time, support workers and strengthen care without replacing the human work at aged care’s centre.
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10.35am - 11.05am | Morning Tea and Networking | |
| 11.10am - 11.50am | Sector Panel: How is the Sector Tracking Under the New Aged Care Act? This panel takes a candid look at implementation in practice - what’s delivering results, what challenges persist, and where efforts should be directed next. It offers a balanced discussion grounded in the sector’s current realities. | |
| 11.50am - 12.30pm | Aged Care Futures: Leading with People, Purpose and Progress | |
| 12.30pm - 1pm | Beyond Compliance: Partnering for Quality and Trust Under the New Aged Care Act | |
1pm - 2pm | Lunch and Networking | |
| 2.05pm - 3.15pm | Interactive Workshop: | |
3.15pm - 3.45pm | Afternoon Tea and Networking | |
| 3.45pm - 4.25pm | Fireside Chat: | |
| 4.25pm - 4.55pm | Navigating the Next Phase of Aged Care Reform | |
| 4.55pm - 5pm | Day Wrap Up and Closing | |
| 6.30pm - 7pm | Pre-dinner drinks | |
| 7pm - 11pm | Conference dinner | |
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Friday 5 June | Day 3 conference and exhibition | ||
| 8am - 5pm | Registration open | |
9am - 9.05am | Opening Remarks and Welcome Back | |
9.05am - 9.35am | When a Reporter Calls: Handling Media Heat… The aged care industry has never experienced as much media attention as it is now and this trend will likely continue for the next few years as the baby boomers work their way through the system. For the first time in history, the sector is catering to demanding customers who are technologically savvy and not afraid to contact the media if they feel aggrieved. This session will give a behind-the-scenes look inside a modern newsroom so people can understand the media machines reporters work for and offer some tips on what to do, and what not to do, if you are contacted by a journalist. Key takeaways:
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9.35am - 10.05am | Fireside Chat: This session covers Basil’s transition from media to politics, decision-making under scrutiny, and how communication shapes public trust. Opens the door to light, engaging questions early. | |
10.05am - 10.35am | Understanding and Adapting to Funding Changes Under the New Aged Care Act | |
10.35am - 11.05am | Morning Tea and Networking | |
11.10am - 11.40am | Session | |
11.40am - 12.10pm | Case Study: Silverchain's AI Pilot | |
12.10pm - 12.40pm | Palliative Care Strategy: Melville Cares, WAPHA and the End-of-Life Model of Care under Support at Home | |
12.40pm - 1.40pm | Lunch and Networking | |
1.45pm - 2.25pm | Panel Discussion:
This session explores the latest ageing demographic trends in Western Australia and what they mean for providers over the next five years. Drawing on insights from The Voice of Older Western Australians White Paper 2025 and the Ageing Australia: Community Expectations Report, it connects population data with lived experience and community expectations. It will link these insights to practical implications for service demand, workforce, funding, and models of care, then look ahead to what aged care could realistically look like by 2030. | |
2.25pm - 3.25pm | Workforce Session | |
3.25pm - 3.55pm | Afternoon Tea and Networking | |
3.55pm - 4.25pm | Key Learnings and Takeaways - Rethinking the Discharge Pathway in WA Nick Elmitt, Head of Quality & Research, Ageing Australia A concise recap of the previous day’s workshop, highlighting key insights from aged care and hospital perspectives. The session will cover where discharge pathways are breaking down, what is working, and practical actions to improve coordination, flow and outcomes. Includes a snapshot of audience poll results and clear, actionable takeaways for providers. | |
4.25pm - 4.55pm | Closing Keynote | |
4.55pm - 5pm | Conference Close | |
5pm - 6pm | 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.