Autumn 2025, pg 8

Opinion

The next chapter for Ageing Australia

I am honoured to lead the Ageing Australia Board over the next three years as the aged care sector enters a transformative period.

Michael (Mick) Reid AM, Chair
Ageing Australia

Autumn 2025, pg 22

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National Update

Transforming the sector through innovation

Innovation is actively shaping the future of the aged care sector, providing new pathways for providers to enhance service delivery and improve the lives of older Australians, with InnovAGEING at the forefront of this movement.

Ageing Australia

Autumn 2025, pg 9

Opinion

Reform is a marathon not a sprint

If 2024 was anything to go by, we would all agree that aged care reform has come a long way in a very short time. But the road that lays ahead of us will be just as challenging – and it will once again demand strong leadership, resilience and a commitment to meaningful change.

Tom Symondson, Chief Executive Officer
Ageing Australia

Autumn 2025, pg 20

National Update

Equip your board with confidence

Confidence is the key to success. A confident board, clear on their responsibilities and accountability can illuminate pathways of sustainable growth for an organisation.

Ageing Australia

Summer 2024 page 110

Built Environment & Design

Retirement villages the happiest places

Housing is a key player when it comes to ageing and while ‘ageing in place’ appears to be a clear preference, few studies have considered the alternatives – until now.

Peter O’Dempsey,
Head of Media & Public Relations,
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 55

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Culture & Diversity

Engaging youth and Indigenous people

The generational divide between older and younger people is well known and there are many initiatives working towards reconnection and mutual understanding, with the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) program ‘Aged Care is the Place to Be’ proudly standing as one of them.

Alexandra Harrison,
Marketing & Communications Advisor (Programs),
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 29

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National Update

A leader’s innovation journey

The aged care sector in Australia is evolving rapidly, with increasing demands for quality services, effective leadership and innovative strategies. For leaders working in this sector, staying ahead of these changes is crucial.

Julie Anderson, Head of Innovation – Services & Sector Capacity, and
Omeed Shahriari, Marketing & Communications Coordinator,
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 26

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National Update

Embracing diversity, enhancing care, enriching lives

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals are integral to Australia’s aged care workforce, with over 50 per cent of workers from diverse cultural backgrounds, most of them working as personal care assistants.

Alexandra Harrison,
Marketing & Communications Advisor (Programs),
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 25

National Update

Revolutionising incontinence care

The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has made a significant impact in Queensland’s aged care sector with its Incontinence Micro-Credential Program. Designed specifically for registered nurses (RNs) and personal care workers (PCWs), this online program has achieved remarkable success enhancing the quality of care for older Australians.

Alexandra Harrison,
Marketing & Communications Advisor (Programs)