Take a Chance on Me May 2026

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This was an interactive forum to review and share experiences of implementing of the new Aged Care Act on 1 November 2025. This event was proudly brought to you by Collaborative Project Officers and Co.As.It. SA:

  • Judith Lowe (Southern Services Reform Group)
  • Michelle Lee (Southern Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island Positive Ageing Taskforce)
  • Julie Wilhelm (Hills Positive Ageing Project)
  • Lisa Barrett (Co.As.It. SA)

Held Monday 11 May 2026 – 9.30am to 3.00pm Victa Cinema, 37-41 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor,

Participants heard directly from leading experts:

  • Patrick Deayton, Assistant Director (Legislative Reform) Regulatory Strategy Section Regulatory Strategy and Policy (RSP) Group Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
  • Danny McAteer, Director, Service Delivery Division, Adelaide Office, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Participants were given the opportunity to:

  • Watch a suite of filmed interviews that showcased providers insights about Taking a Chance’ on new ways of working
  •  Hear from the Department and the Commission about ongoing compliance under the New Act.
  • Participate in an open Q&A panel to address any ‘S.O.S’ questions
  • Enjoy informal networking opportunities with sector stakeholders

Access the video series and read the summary report for more informationRRF-7-Summary-Report-Take-a-Chance-on-Me-2026.pdf(PDF, 661KB)

It was a day full of engagement, information, lively discussions and plenty of networking.

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