Ageing Matters podcast
Ageing Matters from Ageing Australia
The podcast that brings together the voices and ideas shaping the future of ageing in Australia.
Episode 3 available now
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.
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.
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Aged care reform and what 2026 means for providers.
In this episode of Ageing Matters, Tom Symondson, CEO of Ageing Australia, is joined by Roald Versteeg, General Manager Policy and Advocacy, to reflect on what 2026 means for providers and the broader system.
The conversation explores:
- Early lessons from the transition to the new legislative framework
- Ongoing challenges across My Aged Care, Support at Home and associated systems
- Key Senate inquiries examining the Aged Care Act and home support programs
- Structural issues affecting residential aged care investability and bed supply
- Ageing Australia’s advocacy approach and strategic priorities for the year ahead
This episode provides timely insight for leaders seeking to understand the policy environment, anticipate what’s coming next and engage meaningfully in shaping reform implementation.
India’s ageing challenge – the lessons and opportunities it brings
In this episode, Mansur Dalal, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Association of Senior Living India, explores what this transformation means for India, Australia and the global ageing sector.
The conversation builds on insights shared by Mansur in Aged Care Today and continues Ageing Australia’s global dialogue on innovation and sustainable care systems.
Transition begins: adapting to the new Aged Care Act
Our inaugural Ageing Matters episode launches at a pivotal moment for the sector.
With the new Aged Care Act now in effect, providers are navigating early implementation challenges and seeking clarity on what’s working and what still needs to settle.
CEO Tom Symondson and General Manager Policy and Advocacy Roald Versteeg unpack the key issues members are raising, emerging sector patterns, and what they’re hearing from government and agencies leading the transition.
Episodes to come
Looking ahead, Ageing Matters turns its attention to the global and local forces reshaping what it means to age well.
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.
