Kate is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Three Tree Lodge, a community-based aged care provider in Lithgow, rural NSW.
Kate has been an active member of the nursing profession and aged care sector, representing a variety of advocacy organisations on working parties and taskforces, including serving as a member of the National Rural Health Alliance, a Director of the NSW Community Services and Health Industry Training Advisory Board (CSH ITAB) and as a member of the Technical Committee for the Aged Care, Disability and Lifestyle and Leisure Qualifications Review Project being undertaken by HumanAbility. Kate is also a current a member of the NSW/Act State Member Council for Ageing Australia
Kate has a passion for aged care supported by a broad knowledge of the complex issues surrounding the sector, especially issues impacting on smaller service providers operating in regional rural and remote communities and on workforce attraction and retention.
C6 – Investing in skills: Who will fund the workforce of tomorrow?
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A skilled, well-trained workforce is critical to delivering high-quality aged care, but who should pay for it? This session explores the challenges and responsibilities of funding workforce training, upskilling, and professional development. Hear from our expert panel as they discuss innovative approaches, shared responsibility models, and strategies to ensure the aged care sector can attract, retain, and equip the workers needed to meet tomorrow’s demand.