Our Sponsors

Zipline is an Australian workforce compliance software purpose built for aged care and trusted by providers like St.Vincent’s, Bolton Clarke, Estia and more. Workforce teams use Zipline to automate every single compliance check for anyone entering your facility — from staff, contractors and suppliers — all in a single platform. As compliance requirements increase and audits become more frequent, Zipline makes it easy to manage complexity without relying on spreadsheets or chasing paperwork. Speed up time to fill, reduce agency costs and remove compliance admin for new and existing staff with Zipline.

Riskonnect is the leading integrated risk management software solution provider. Our technology empowers organisations with the ability to anticipate, manage, and respond in real-time to strategic and operational risks across the extended enterprise. More than 2,500 customers across six continents use our unique risk-correlation technology to gain previously unattainable insights that deliver better business outcomes. Riskonnect has more than 1,500 risk management experts across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Americas and Europe. To learn more, visit www.riskonnect.com

Safer. Easier. Better. BESTMED is Australia’s favourite connected medication management network. An innovative solution, BESTMED connects prescribers, pharmacists, carers and families to a single medication record to enhance transparency and safety. Leading the industry with cloud-based, real-time and transcription-free solutions for Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, NDIS and Home Care, BESTMED provides improved safety, efficiency and reporting.

Investing millions annually in research and development to eradicate medication errors, BESTMED is already producing next-generation solutions in partnership with leading University researchers. It’s why the majority of Australia’s providers choose BESTMED’s connected medication management for their consumers.

Indeed’s simple and powerful tools let you source, screen and hire faster. Indeed's extensive data set and intelligent matching capabilities have helped to secure its place as the number one source of hires worldwide1, fulfilling its mission of helping people get jobs, and creating quality connections tailored to each company’s unique hiring needs. Need to hire? You need Indeed!

MOA Benchmarking provides a comprehensive schedule of audits and surveys for self-assessment against ACQS, ARVAS, and NDIS standards, for almost 2,000 aged & community care, retirement living, and disability support services. We also provide collection tools, pre-submission data-quality checking services, and GPMS upload services, for over 1,100 RACs under the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (NACMQIP).

Fully integrated Incident Management System (IMS), Plan for Continuous Improvement (PCI), and Policies & Procedures modules, provide an end-to-end Quality Management framework which allows organisations to foster a culture of continuous quality improvement, and ensure that every member of your organisation contributes to, and benefits from, a shared commitment to excellence.

McGrathNicol is a specialist Advisory and Restructuring firm, committed to helping businesses improve performance, manage risk, and achieve stability and growth. We work with all parts of the aged care sector and business sizes to make an impact. From the largest multi-entity groups, independent local businesses, government and public sector organisations to not-for-profits and charities.

In the aged care sector, McGrathNicol stands out for its nuanced understanding of the industry's unique financial and operational landscapes. We assist aged care providers in navigating regulatory changes, optimising financial performance, and supporting divestment or acquisition processes. Our services range from strategic advisory and risk management to turnaround and restructuring support, ensuring sustainable growth and stability for aged care organisations.

Renowned for delivering expert solutions in financial advisory, transactions, restructuring, and forensic services including technology & cyber services, McGrathNicol plays a pivotal role in guiding organisations through complex business challenges. Our dedicated team combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to excellence, ensuring tailored and effective outcomes for our clients.

Emergent Consulting – Practical Solutions for Aged Care Workforce Transformation

Emergent Consulting partners with aged care providers to implement fit-for-purpose workforce software and the supporting processes that make it work. We deliver people-centred, technology-enabled solutions that streamline operations, improve workforce experience, and support compliance. Since 2015, we’ve helped providers across Australia navigate reform, modernise systems, and achieve lasting impact. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with hands-on expertise to ensure digital transformation is practical, efficient, and felt on the ground.

As proud coffee sponsors of the 2025 Aged Care Workforce Leaders Forum, we’re excited to support the sector and connect with leaders shaping the future of care.

Apprentices and trainees are our future workforce. The skills that keep our economy moving. The talent that supports our communities. At Apprenticeship Careers Australia we develop potential. It’s what we do.

We reach talent others can’t. We find them and ensure they are work-ready and help them start strong. We support them every step of the way. Our retention rates speak for themselves.

We are part of Alliance Australia. Experts in the healthcare and support sector. If you're looking for a partner to build your aged care workforce, make us your first choice.

The Lenexa Medical team is committed to eliminating pressure injuries globally through clinically backed, data-driven technology. Based in Melbourne, we design and manufacture LenexaCARE®, a world-first, medical grade smart sheet that seamlessly works on any mattress. Its fabric-integrated sensors and AI software monitors patient/resident position and pressure exposure in real time. Unlike traditional methods, LenexaCARE® enables personalised, early-stage prevention and supports staff with clear, objective insights. There have been ZERO pressure injuries recorded in every site using LenexaCARE®. We focus on delivering award-winning, scalable innovation, improving quality of life, care, and easing staff workload in aged care.

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from 9 Pacific islands and Timor-Leste to address local worker shortages. The health care and social assistance industry is addressing these shortages by hiring workers through the PALM scheme. As at May 2025, approximately 1,300 workers were employed in long-term roles across the industry. More than 690 workers have completed a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) through the Australian Government-funded Aged Care Expansion Program, with more expected to graduate in 2025. This approach provides a sustainable workforce solution for labour markets, enhancing health outcomes for older Australians, and offering skills development opportunities for the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

As leaders in medication management, Embedded Health Solutions (EHS) brings you innovative and comprehensive solutions that will improve the way medication management is delivered now and into the future.

At EHS, our talented team of professionals is passionate about reducing medication-related harm. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence, high-quality control standards and consistency across the RMMRs and QUM delivered to all our facility partners nationally. We achieve this through rigorous training for our pharmacists, mentoring, peer reviews, and professional development.

We understand the complexities and challenges faced by our partners; the residential aged care facilities and home care providers, aged care GPs, community pharmacies and of course the residents and their families, who are at the heart of the work we do. With our knowledge and experience, we provide clinical excellence and forward-looking services tailored to meet the evolving needs of these organisations and individuals.

Business Solutions by Mable is an end-to-end solution leveraging technology built for NDIS Coordinators and Aged Care Providers alongside expert account management. Access a diverse network of 21,000+ independent support workers and nurses across Australia, to find the right fit for your clients. With more than 10 years of industry-leading innovation, this is the proven solution to drive positive outcomes for your clients and improve your operational efficiency.

Prompt is a cloud-based document management system built specifically for health services. Used by over 130 services across Australia, Prompt helps staff access, manage, and trust their documents with ease. From clinical teams to executives, Prompt supports safer care through faster search, built-in version control, and audit-ready processes. Whether you're preparing for accreditation or just trying to cut through the admin, Prompt makes document control clearer, simpler, and more collaborative.

Wolters Kluwer provides trusted clinical technology and evidence-based solutions that engage clinicians, patients, researchers, and the next generation of healthcare providers. Our nursing solutions drive effective decision-making and consistent outcomes across the continuum of care and include:
 
Lippincott® Solutions provides a single source of up-to-date, evidence-based clinical decision support and professional development content that helps to raise the bar on clinical excellence, strengthen and retain the nursing workforce, and build a sustainable culture of safety and quality care.

The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is internationally recognised for its online teaching programs, including having two of the highest rated Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in in the world: Understanding Dementia and Preventing Dementia. Education includes free online short courses, through to Diploma, Bachelor, and Postgraduate award courses. Most recently, the Wicking Centre has developed the highly regarded Equip Aged Care Learning and Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Programs. These offerings provide the aged care sector with an ecosystem of education programs, designed to provide cohort-appropriate modularised content to a broad range of levels and roles.

Vivir Healthcare is a leading provider of allied health services in Australia, dedicated to helping individuals live healthier, more independent lives. With a passionate team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and dietitians, we deliver personalised, high-quality care across Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Private Services and Telehealth platforms. From restoring mobility to enhancing communication and confidence, every service is tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. With over 20 years of experience and a people-first approach, we are committed to making a meaningful difference by empowering individuals to live life to the fullest at every stage.

Suremploy is a leading provider of pre-employment medical, physical, and psychometric assessments, helping businesses build safer and more productive workforces. With a focus on injury prevention and candidate suitability, our evidence-based screening tools identify physical and psychological risks before employment. Trusted as the gold standard pre-employment assessment across the aged care and healthcare sector, Suremploy delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions that reduce workplace injuries and improve employee retention. Our approach integrates cutting-edge technology with expert clinical oversight, ensuring compliance with industry standards. As a proud event sponsor, we are committed to supporting workplaces in making informed hiring decisions that benefit both employers and employees.

PaidRight is a technology-driven solution purpose-built to solve complex payroll compliance challenges. Born out of a joint venture with CSIRO, our platform was created to bring confidence, accuracy and transparency to how people are paid. We work with some of Australia’s largest and most trusted organisations, particularly those in the care sector, helping them identify underpayment risk, ensure employees are paid correctly, and prove they are compliant. Our automated platform provides visibility and control across an entire organisation's pay processes, reviewing every shift of every employee, every pay-run.

Brenna is a communication app designed specifically for residential aged care.

Brenna allows nurses to send information on a resident’s condition to family members via a secure mobile app.

It makes communication from staff to family members simple and easy.

With Brenna staff are supported through the information to provide to family members in each situation via clear prompts, guidance and options to select. This guidance was developed via a 12 month co-design process with a group of RACs in NSW. This is what differentiates Brenna from other communication tools.

Brenna is a digital enabler for improved workflow and productivity. Our focus is on saving time for RNs and increasing time for direct care with residents. Using this digital communication tool saves you money, reduces risk and provides a time-stamped records for compliance and future reference.

It is quick, easy and intuitive for staff to use and family members receive clear, timely, concise updates on their loved one’s condition.

Empowering Aged Care with Tailored IT Solutions

At Novo3, we understand that aged care providers face unique operational, compliance, and security challenges. Your commitment to delivering exceptional care deserves technology that is equally reliable, secure, and efficient.

That’s why we offer specialised managed IT services designed specifically for the aged care sector. Our experienced team works alongside you to ensure seamless operations, robust data security, and full regulatory compliance—giving you confidence that your systems will support, not hinder, your care mission.

From proactive IT support and cybersecurity to strategic technology roadmaps, Novo3 provides comprehensive solutions that free your staff to focus on what matters most: providing safe, dignified, and high-quality care to every resident and client.

Founded in 2013, The Pure Food Co delivers meals residents love while meeting the highest nutrition, safety, and compliance standards. Our turn-key food system simplifies mealtimes, boosts resident satisfaction, and supports better health outcomes in aged care.

With over 4,500 menu options, our texture-modified meals, snacks, and desserts offer up to 40% more protein and 60% more energy per serve. As new Aged Care Quality Standards demand strict IDDSI compliance, we remove the risks and costs of in-house production, delivering consistent, high-quality meals for your residents. Servicing NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD, SA, and WA, we provide local training and expert wrap-around support.

Contract Care Recruitment is a trusted specialist in aged care recruitment, backed by a team with real clinical experience and a deep understanding of the sector. We go beyond simply filling vacancies we build long-term partnerships with providers, ensuring every placement meets the highest standards of compliance and clinical suitability. Our team is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service, responsive support and a personalised approach for every client. By connecting facilities with compassionate, high-quality professionals who share your values, we help create safe, compliant and resident-centred environments that you and your procurement teams can rely on.

ReadyTech Workforce Solutions provides cloud-based HR, payroll, and recruitment solutions to companies in Australia and New Zealand. Their platform covers the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. This cutting-edge software helps businesses find, pay, and retain their staff with ease and efficiency. ReadyTech's platform features a variety of game-changing features, including automation tools to streamline HR and recruitment processes, accurate payroll management, compliance support, and advanced analytics to provide valuable insights into workforce performance. With an outstanding team of experienced professionals and an unwavering commitment to customer service, ReadyTech Workforce Solutions is the leading choice for businesses who want to revolutionise their HR, payroll, and recruitment processes.