Clinical Governance in Aged Care

Clinical Governance in Aged Care

Ageing Australia

Workshop overview

Clinical governance provides structure and direction in the delivery of safe, high-quality services. This framework is necessary to ensure that the right people, systems and processes are in place to achieve the best clinical outcomes for older individuals in our care.

Drawing on the new Aged Care Act and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, this workshop will help you understand what clinical governance looks like in practice and the expectations of providers when delivering clinical care, especially during the current reform climate.

This session will explore aspects such as risk management, quality improvement processes, and the importance of fostering a just and learning culture within your organisation. Consider the role the Board plays in clinical governance, and the types of information you should be sharing with them.

The workshop encourages learning through peer discussions and sharing of ideas and experiences. You will leave with resources to support your organisational requirements in providing the best clinical care.

Who should attend?

Executives and Managers from:

  • Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
  • Home and Residential Aged Care Providers
  • Professionals responsible for clinical leadership, compliance, and reporting against aged care quality standards and governance

The outcomes are:

  • Understanding Clinical Governance – Gain a clear understanding of what clinical governance is, its importance, and how it impacts care quality and safety.
  • Sector Challenges – Explore current challenges in the sector related to clinical governance and quality standards.
  • Tools and Resources – Identify and utilise tools and resources to address the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards effectively, with a focus on Standard 5 – Clinical Care.
  • Integration into Board Business – Learn strategies for integrating clinical governance into core Board activities and decision-making processes.
  • Just culture – explore the core elements of a ‘just culture’ and how to establish it.

Date: 9 October 2025

Time: 1pm-3.30pm AEDT

Cost details:

Ageing Australia member
1 – 2 people: $299 incl. GST each
3 – 10 people: $269.10 incl. GST each

Additional member discounts may apply for groups of 11 and greater.

Non member
$478 incl. GST each

 

Note – Registration is one ticket per participant and all participants are required to access training on individual devices.


Date: 17 November 2025

Time: 1pm-3.30pm AEDT

Cost details:

Ageing Australia member
1 – 2 people: $299 incl. GST each
3 – 10 people: $269.10 incl. GST each

Additional member discounts may apply for groups of 11 and greater.

Non member
$478 incl. GST each

 

Note – Registration is one ticket per participant and all participants are required to access training on individual devices.


Who is facilitating?

Cheryl Edwards

Cheryl Edwards

Cheryl Edwards is a registered nurse who has 36 years of experience in residential aged care management. Cheryl has worked for smaller and larger private and not-for-profit providers, in both corporate and operational roles, and in leadership development programs.

She holds qualifications in management, work health & safety and is a workplace trainer and assessor. Cheryl is also a Myers Briggs practitioner.

Sally Gates

Sally Gates

Sally Gates is a healthcare professional with a rich and varied background. Once becoming a RN, she worked in diverse settings such as public hospitals, community health centres and aged care facilities. Her passion for diabetes education led her to become a Diabetes Educator, making a positive impact on patients’ lives.  Sally was a Facility Manager for a medium sized not-for-profit Provider for several years.  She is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor at Deakin University to blend healthcare and legal insights.  Beyond her professional endeavours, Sally actively contributes to her community.

Testimonial

“The facilitator was very knowledgeable and promoted engagement throughout the training. We had the opportunity to converse with other service providers through the breakout rooms which cemented the fact that we’re not going through these reforms alone.”

Natasha Gibbs
Supervisor Home Care Packages, Snowy Monaro Regional Council

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