2025 program launching soon...
2-3 September 2025
Crown Conference Centre, Naarm/Melbourne
PART OF THE NATIONAL AGED CARE CONVENTION
500+
AGED CARE LEADERS
75+
SPEAKERS
3
BREAKOUT ZONES
4
CO-LOCATED AGED CARE FORUMS
1
SHOWCASE AREA
Welcome to the Aged Care Quality, Safety & Risk Forum
The Aged Care Quality, Safety & Risk Forum aims to equip aged care providers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the new Aged Care Act, ensuring compliance while maintaining high standards of care.
Last year, 230+ attendees explored strategies for managing the risks of accreditation loss and funding changes while striving to deliver quality services. A central focus was placed on developing robust governance, risk, and control processes to streamline reporting and drive continuous improvement.
Highlights included an impactful keynote from Commissioner Janet Anderson, valuable perspectives from the Department of Health & Aged Care, and expert insights from the country’s largest aged care providers. A notable moment was the live announcement by Paul Sadler about the passage of the New Aged Care Act, providing timely context for the discussions.
With strong commitments to continued dialogue, the event is returning on 2-3 September 2025 in Melbourne, promising further insights and opportunities for the aged care sector.
Main Delegate Challenges
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Skills & Training Gaps: Limited access to high-quality, standardised training impacts care quality and create inconsistencies across the sector.
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Staffing Shortages & Retention: Persistent workforce shortages, high turnover rates, and difficulties in attracting new talent continue to strain care standards.
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Funding Constraints: Limited funding and resources hinders investments into staff traning, service improvements, and innovation.
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Technology & Innovation Barriers: Many providers struggle to adopt innovative solutions due to cost, training requirements, and infrastructure limitations.
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2024 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 Quality, Safety & Risk Forum.
Paul Sadler
Consultant Aged Care
Paul Sadler Consultancy
Catherine Daley
CEO
integratedliving Australia
Patrick Reid
CEO
Illawarra Retirement Trust
Rameez Hassan
Group Manager - Strategy, Quality and Improvement
Regis
Sandra Glaister
Chief of Governance, Risk and Research
Southern Cross Care QLD
Sabrina Scandurra
Director of Quality & Clinical Governance
Montefiore
Laura Haylen
Director of Aged Care Policy
Catholic Healthcare
2024 Speakers Included...
Janet Anderson
Commissioner
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Katherine Platt
Head of Clinical & Service Governance
Bolton Clarke
Melanie Metz
Assistant Secretary, Aged Care Legislative Reform
Department of Health and Aged Care
Angela Raguz
General Manager, Residential Care & Dementia Care
HammondCare
Ingrid Leonard
Assistant Secretary, Choice & Transparency
Department of Health and Aged Care
Kelly Worlock
Chief Operations Officer
Brightwater Group
Silvia Alberti
Chief Operations Officer
Baptcare
Craig Gear
Chief Executive Officer
Older Persons Advocacy Network
2024 Sponsors
Sponsoring an event like this has allowed us to meet a large cross
section of people, from C-suite and decision makers to people on the ground like nurses, and it’s handy to speak to them about what they need and want. It’s one of the most qualitative events we’ve attended, and as a result we’re having some phenomenal conversations.
Product Manager, Touchstone Life Care
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