Creating sustainable workforces ready for the new Aged Care Act
11-12 September 2024, The Hilton Sydney
400+
AGED CARE LEADERS
75+
SPEAKERS
5
BREAKOUT ZONES
4
CO-LOCATED AGED CARE FORUMS
1
SHOWCASE AREA
PART OF THE NATIONAL AGED CARE CONVENTION
Establishing a sustainable aged care workforce in Australia is vital for ensuring long-term quality care for our ageing population.
With the new Aged Care Act taking effect in 2024, Aged Care providers in Australia face unprecedented challenges in aligning their recruitment, retention, and training strategies with the stringent demands of the upcoming regulatory reforms. The need to deliver safe, quality care has never been more urgent.
This national forum is crucial for every Aged Care provider. Bringing together Australia's largest aged care organisations, it offers a vital opportunity to address pressing issues and enhance operational efficiency. Attendees will gain key insights on improving recruitment and retention, boosting workforce efficiencies, upgrading learning and development, and strengthening workplace wellbeing.
Don't miss this chance to learn about cutting-edge recruitment strategies, effective workforce management, and the latest training solutions.
Advisory Board
These senior Aged Care sector leaders have drawn on their experience and insight to help shape this year’s agenda and speaker lineup for the Aged Care Workforce Leaders Forum.
Paul Sadler
Consultant Aged Care
Paul Sadler Consultancy
Laura Haylen
Director of Aged Care Policy
Catholic Healthcare
Patrick Reid
CEO
Illawarra Retirement Trust
Dave Izzard
National Executive Advisor, Aged Care
Calvary Health Care
Dr Anat Hassner
Chief People and Strategy Officer
Uniting NSW.ACT
Catherine Daley
CEO
integratedliving Australia
Arianna Mason
General Manager of People, Culture and Strategy
Fresh Hope Communities
Our Speakers Included...
Emily Harper
First Assistant Secretary, Market and Workforce Division
Department of Health and Aged Care
Michael Rasheed
Executive People and Culture
Southern Cross Care
Cara Williams
Head of Safety & Wellbeing, People & Culture
Bolton Clarke
Jarin Baigent
CEO
Wyanga Aboriginal Aged Care
Jessica Morrissey
National Manager Talent Solutions
Calvary Health Care
Rebecca Pacey
Chief People and Transformation Officer
Infinite Care
Stephen Thomas
Chief People Officer
Amana Living
Maree Healey
Chief People & Culture Officer
Warrigal
Why Attend?
Navigate workforce challenges and skill shortages while ensuring high-quality aged care compliance in accordance with the new Aged Care Act
Develop and retain a skilled, compassionate workforce amidst the competitive landscape of aged care, with
Stephen Thomas, Chief People Officer, Amana Living
Leverage technology and automation for streamlined HR processes and improved workforce management in aged care
Implement effective training and development programs to meet aged care’s evolving standards, with
Cher Lopresti, Executive Manager People and Culture, ACH Group
Enhance workplace culture and employee engagement to reduce turnover in aged care facilities
Support aged care staff’s mental health and well-being, creating a resilient work environment, with
Arianna Mason, General Manager of People, Culture and Strategy, Fresh Hope Communities
Cara Williams, Head of Safety & Wellbeing, Bolton Clarke
Dirk Tulp, Head of People & Culture, CraigCare
Create inclusive and diverse workplaces that value every staff member in aged care settings
Strategically plan for workforce needs and succession to tackle future aged care service delivery challenge, with
Stephen Becsi OAM, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Care
Sue Jauncey, Chief of Culture, Apollo Care
Who Should Attend?
Senior leaders from the Aged Care & Home Care sectors who are involved in:
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