Onboarding of the New Aged Care Act: Fight, Flight or Freeze

RRF SSD United Airlines

 

This was an interactive forum as we prepared for the implementation 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:

  • Maria Shialis (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 Thursday 23 October 2025 at Atura Adelaide Airport, this event was not to be missed.

Participants heard directly from leading experts:

  • Jennene Buckley, Director, Enkindle Consulting
  • Kathleen Davis, Acting Director, Operational Policy & Support Section, 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 engage with: 

  • Up-to-date insights on the new Aged Care Act
  • CHSP preparation checklist and provider obligations
  • Guidance from the Commission and Department for compliance readiness
  • Networking opportunities with sector stakeholders

Read more about the forum here - Onboarding the new Aged Care Summary(PDF, 15MB)

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

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