When Asmir Huzejrovic began his career, aged care was the furthest thing from his mind. With an extensive background in IT, he never expected to one day find himself supporting people living with dementia.

The Innovation Transforming Aged Care (ITAC) Conference returns 6 to 7 May 2026, bringing together leaders, providers, researchers and technology partners who are committed to working alongside one another to shape the future of aged care.

For many Australians, the preference at the end of life is simple – to be cared for and if possible, to pass away at home, surrounded by familiar comforts and loved ones.

Ageing Australia is proud to be a delivery partner in the Australian Government’s Regional, Rural and Remote Home Care Workforce Support Program, an initiative aiming to recruit 4,000 additional personal care workers (PCWs) over three years in regions facing the greatest workforce shortages.

Some people stand out from the crowd. Bold with courage, they hold space with confidence and exude presence. This type of person often moves effortlessly into leadership roles, able to articulate a clear path for others to follow.

From 2026, all residential care providers are facing a new level of accountability as external audits of Care Minutes Performance Statements become mandatory. This marks a shift from self-reporting to a verification model that demands accuracy and transparency.

As India undergoes one of the fastest demographic shifts in the world, the scale and pace of change is reshaping what ageing looks like for more than 147 million older people with 40 million of them in urban areas.

Australia’s retirement living sector is in the middle of major reform, with every state moving to modernise legislation and strengthen consumer protection. The pace and approach vary, but the direction is consistent: clearer disclosure, stronger governance and greater transparency.