Renee Hindmarsh is the Executive Director of the TAFE Centre of Excellence Health Care and Support at TAFE Queensland.
The Centre, backed by the National Skills Agreement, is a $35 million joint initiative between the Australian and Queensland Governments to address critical skill gaps in health, nursing and community services.
Renee brings extensive experience to the role, having held senior positions including South Australian Skills Commissioner, Deputy Chief Executive at Universities Australia, and member of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulatory Advisory Council.
With a strong track record of aligning industry, education and government priorities, Renee is dedicated to fostering impactful national partnerships that drive training and research initiatives to support Australia’s critical essential care and support sector.
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.