Ageing Matters podcast
Ageing Matters from Ageing Australia
The podcast that brings together the voices and ideas shaping the future of ageing in Australia.
First episode drops 2 December
Each episode features thought leaders, frontline professionals, policymakers and community members as they explore the challenges and opportunities shaping our aged care sector.
Hear firsthand from the people driving change across ageing and aged care in Australia. Explore critical issues in policy, practice and innovation and discover how they impact real lives.
From expert interviews to member stories, each episode delivers practical insights, fresh perspectives and deep dives into the sector’s most pressing topics. Discover real stories, sector insights and fresh ideas through Ageing Matters.
Stay tuned
New episodes will be released regularly across the coming months.
Access them via our website and listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, whichever works best for you. Watch for the launch – 2 December.
New ideas | Real stories | Sector insights
Whether you’re working in the sector or simply interested in how Australia is ageing – Ageing Matters is for you.”
About our host, Chris Ashmore
Chris Ashmore is one of Australia’s leading podcast producers.
For 15 years he has produced podcasts for iconic brands, including Officeworks, Bristol Myers Squibb, Judicial College of Victoria, REA Group, Magellan, Melbourne Food & Wine, and many more. He has had a particular focus producing podcasts for member associations, including Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists, and Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Have a story to share?
If you have experiences, ideas or lessons learned that relate to retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care and community services – we’d love to hear from you.
Be part of the Ageing Matters podcast community.
Transition Begins: Adapting to the New Aged Care Act
Since the new Aged Care Act took effect on 1 November 2025, providers have been navigating early implementation challenges while seeking clarity on what’s working, what isn’t and what still needs to settle.
Ageing Australia’s CEO Tom Symondson and General Manager Policy and Advocacy Roald Versteeg break down the issues members are raising, the patterns emerging across the sector, and what they’re hearing directly from providers, government and the agencies steering implementation.
Episodes to come
Looking ahead, Ageing Matters turns its attention to the global and local forces reshaping what it means to age well.
We explore India’s rapidly expanding ageing population, with Dr Mansur Dalal offering a rare insight into the country’s fast-growing senior living landscape, the rise of age-tech, and the opportunities for collaboration between India and Australia as both nations prepare for seismic demographic change.
Closer to home, we dive into the realities of workforce, culture and retention, hearing from leaders across the sector about what truly works. From strengthening culture to improving retention and supporting teams through reform, each episode surfaces practical strategies that providers can apply today.
We also look to the future of care with an in-depth exploration of innovation in home and community services – exploring new service models, shifting consumer expectations and the ideas reshaping how care is designed and delivered.
