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NATIONAL CONFERENCE

23-25 October 2024
Adelaide Convention Centre

Age of Excellence

Inspire. Innovate. Impact.

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Craig Gear OAM

Navigating the New Aged Care Act: Implications and Opportunities 

Plenary Session 6
Friday 25 October 2024
9.45am – 10.30am
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CEO

OPAN

Craig Gear OAM was appointed CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network in 2018, after serving as its chairperson. Craig has extensive experience in health service management and health consulting.

Responsible for leadership of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team and supporting the implementation of OPAN Board’s strategic directions. Craig works to enable a flourishing and dynamic network with member CEO colleagues. He is also responsible for managing external government and stakeholder relationships.

From Building Trust to Creating Confidence in Aged Care 

Plenary Session 7
Friday 25 October 2024
2.00pm – 2.45pm

Precis

In this session, we continue the conversation from last year’s conference, focusing on how the sector can move beyond establishing trust to fostering lasting confidence among clients, families, providers and stakeholders. Panellists will discuss the progress made, key challenges faced, and innovative strategies that are being implemented to ensure we continue to deliver consistently high-quality, transparent, and reliable services.

The Aged Care Act: Where Consumer Rights Differ to Human Rights 

Plenary Session 7
Friday 24 October 2024
2.45pm – 3.30pm

ACCPA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.