Women Leading Innovation in Aged Care
Women Leading Innovation in Aged Care
- State or territory ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
- Type of program Online, Webinar
- Sector relevance InnovAGEING
- Topic relevance Strategic leadership, Workforce capability, Leadership and management, Innovation
Community of Practice overview
The Women Leading Innovation in Aged Care Community of Practice is a trusted peer forum for women leaders from across Ageing Australia’s membership to connect, collaborate and share practical lessons across innovation, technology and AI. It supports the development of leadership capability, confidence and influence while contributing practical insights and thought leadership.
The Community of Practice aims to:
- Share practice‑based innovation, evidence, and lessons learned
- Support peer learning and collaboration across organisations and roles
- Elevate women’s leadership and voices in aged care innovation
- Identify barriers and enablers to innovation in aged care systems and services
- Provide opportunities for leadership professional development
Who should attend?
- Ageing Australia members – Please note, this is a members only session
- Open to women leaders doing Innovation in Aged Care
- Allies may be invited for specific sessions where appropriate
The outcomes are:
- Strong engagement and ongoing participation
- Sharing of innovations adopted or adapted across organisations
- Increased visibility of women leaders and innovators
- Contributions to sector dialogue, reform or policy submissions
- Member‑reported value, confidence, and leadership growth
Date: 17- November 2026
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Free for Ageing Australia Members
Who is facilitating?
Julie Anderson
Julie is an Allied Health practitioner with over 18 years’ experience consulting with aged care providers across Australia on strategy, governance, quality assurance, innovation, and change management.
She brings extensive experience in aged care systems, particularly evidence-based practice to drive innovation and continuous improvement. She has also worked closely with rural, remote, culturally diverse and First Nations organisations to leverage technology and operationalise purpose driven business models for success.
Julie previously worked in senior leadership roles across health and disability and currently holds several Board director roles in aged and community care services.
