Strategic Spotlight on Retirement Living and Seniors Housing
On day three of our National Conference, we’re shining a strategic spotlight on Retirement Living and Seniors Housing.
This dedicated program is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in this growing sector.
Join industry leaders, experts, and innovators as they explore the latest trends, share insights, and discuss strategies to enhance the quality of life for our senior communities.
Whether you’re involved in retirement villages, aged care, or seniors housing, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of retirement living in Australia. Don’t miss out on this essential part of the conference!
Friday 25 October 2024 | Adelaide Convention Centre
Session One | ||
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8.30am | Opening and Welcome | Mark Prosser, Director Retirement Living and Seniors Housing, ACCPA |
8:35am | Strategic Spotlight on Retirement Living and Seniors Housing | Tom Symondson, CEO, ACCPA |
8.50am | State of the Nation | Chris Baynes, CEO, DCM Group |
9.20am | The Canadian Perspective on Senior Housing and Home Care | Cathy Hecimovich, CEO, Ontario Retirement Communities Association |
10:05am | Retirement Living Industry Benchmarking Survey | Stuart Hutcheon, Managing Partner, StewartBrown |
10.30am | Morning tea | |
Session Two | ||
11:00am | Retirement Living Delivers a Quality-of-Life Boost | Kevin McCreton, Owner, Catalyst Research |
11.30am | Customer and Operator Benefits of Independent Retirement Living Co-located with Residential Care | Stuart Nicolson, Director, One Fell Swoop |
12:00pm | Fireside Chat – Land Lease - Why is This Model the Way People are Moving? | Daniel Aitchison, CEO, Palm Lake Care |
12.35pm | Lunch break | |
Session Three | ||
2.00pm | Success Strategies in Off the Plan Sales for Retirement Living and Seniors Housing – A Case Study Approach | Kerry Lehman – Co Founder of Brand Partners |
2.30pm | Panel Session: Opportunity knocks: The new Aged Care Act is coming… What does it mean for retirement village operators and the delivery of home care? | Darrell Price, National Head of Health & Aged Care, Grant Thornton |
3.15pm | Strategic Spotlight on Seniors Housing and Retirement Living Close | Mark Prosser, Director Retirement Living and Seniors Housing, ACCPA |
3.30pm | Backing Yourself, Resilience and What 25 Years in Journalism Has Taught Me About Life | |
4.15pm | Conference Close | Tony Jones, Master of Ceremonies |
6.30pm | Conference Dinner |
Non Member: $1045



ACCPA reserves the right to alter the program at their discretion, typically to address unforeseen circumstances. This flexibility ensures that the event can proceed smoothly while maintaining the best possible experience for attendees.