Aged Care Transformation Day 1 (Free-to-attend)

Real-World Journeys of Innovation in Human-Centric Care: From Empathy-Focused AI Companions to Next-Gen Technologies and Solutions 

9:50 am - 10:00 am Opening Remarks from the Aged Care Transformation Stage Chair

Julianne Parkinson - Chief Executive Officer, Global Centre for Modern Ageing
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Julianne Parkinson

Chief Executive Officer
Global Centre for Modern Ageing

10:00 am - 10:30 am OPENING KEYNOTE | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Aimee Chambers - Assistant Secretary & State Manager, VIC & TAS, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Empowering Older People, Enhancing Standards in the Care of Older People and Transforming Aged Care Environments: An Update on the Aged Care Reforms 

  • Implementing strengthened quality standards to ensure the respectful care of older people 
  • Revolutionising aged care environments to prioritise resident well-being 
  • Fostering independence and dignity through tailored care solutions 
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Aimee Chambers

Assistant Secretary & State Manager, VIC & TAS
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Waiting for Gov: How to Navigate Legislation Limbo in the Post-Royal Commission Era 

  • Understanding the Regulatory Landscape: Navigating the Uncertainties of Aged Care Act Revisions 
  • Prioritizing Compliance: Adapting to Increasing Regulation in Aged Care Services 
  • Embracing Change: Turning Aged Care Act Revisions & Royal Commission Recommendations into Actionable Plans 
  • Capital & Funding Flows: Strategies for Financial Sustainability in a World of Regulatory Uncertainty 
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Julianne Parkinson

Chief Executive Officer
Global Centre for Modern Ageing

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Tim Humphries

Chief Executive Officer
Homestyle Aged Care

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Debra Nicholl

Chief Executive Officer
Elder Rights Advocacy

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Sonia Reisenhofer

Executive Director, Community Wellbeing and Aged Care
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

11:10 am - 11:30 am CASE STUDY | Charting the Path Forward: Compliance, Quality, and Transparency Through the Lens of a Royal Commission Recommendations and Future Planning Gap Analysis

Sonia Reisenhofer - Executive Director, Community Wellbeing and Aged Care, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

Charting the Path Forward: Compliance, Quality, and Transparency Through the Lens of a Royal Commission Gap Analysis 

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Sonia Reisenhofer

Executive Director, Community Wellbeing and Aged Care
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Networking Break

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm KEYNOTE | Global Centre for Modern Ageing

Julianne Parkinson - Chief Executive Officer, Global Centre for Modern Ageing

Applying Innovative Design Thinking to the Opportunities of Ageing and Longevity

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Julianne Parkinson

Chief Executive Officer
Global Centre for Modern Ageing

Reinventing Aged Care: Asset Innovations Enabling Next-Gen Care Models 

  • Maximizing Efficiency: Streamlining Asset Management for Enhanced Care Delivery 
  • Person-Centred Solutions: Tailoring Assets to Meet Diverse Resident Needs 
  • Future-Proofing Infrastructure: Adapting Assets to Support Evolving Care Practices 
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Julianne Parkinson

Chief Executive Officer
Global Centre for Modern Ageing

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Debra Nicholl

Chief Executive Officer
Elder Rights Advocacy

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Michael McHugh

National Asset Manager - Aged and Home Care
Calvary Health Care

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Marie Alford

Head of Dementia Professional Services
The Dementia Centre | HammondCare

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Networking Break

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm CASE STUDY | Dementia Design and Engagement - the true transformation of aged care

Marie Alford - Head of Dementia Professional Services, The Dementia Centre | HammondCare

Topic pending 

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Marie Alford

Head of Dementia Professional Services
The Dementia Centre | HammondCare

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm CASE STUDY | Why Silverchain is Embedding Its Innovative Mental Health Program within Its In-Home Aged Care Services to Support Clients and Staff โ€“ Reasons and Results

Tanya Davison - Director, Research Discovery, Silverchain Group

Why Silverchain is Embedding Its Innovative Mental Health Program within Its In-Home Aged Care Services to Support Residents and Staff โ€“ Reasons and Results 

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Tanya Davison

Director, Research Discovery
Silverchain Group

Empowering the Aged Care Workforce to Nurture Health & Wellbeing for Residents & Staff 

  • Global Talent Integration: Leveraging international staffing to enrich caregiving diversity and expertise. 
  • Skill Enrichment for Tomorrow: Upskilling through technology and clinical training to meet evolving care demands. 
  • Beyond Traditional Roles: Transforming the workforce to embrace allied health roles, addressing nursing shortages with innovative approaches and inclusivity. 
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Debra Nicholl

Chief Executive Officer
Elder Rights Advocacy

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Aloysius Goh

General Manager - In Home Aged Care & Health Care Services
VMCH

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Prof. Claire Johnson

Director, Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP)
University of Wollongong

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Emma Kerr

National Clinical Governance Manager
Opal Healthcare

3:10 pm - 3:20 pm Closing Remarks from the Aged Care Transformation Stage Chair

Julianne Parkinson - Chief Executive Officer, Global Centre for Modern Ageing
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Julianne Parkinson

Chief Executive Officer
Global Centre for Modern Ageing