Program

We are very excited about the high calibre of Symposium speakers and encourage you to read their biographies. All speakers have a unique and important perspective that will prepare you to lead transformation in the aged care sector.

Tuesday 24 March 2020  
MC / Facilitator – Julie McCrossin
8:30 – 9:00am Arrival coffee and tea
9:00 – 9:15am Welcome to Country 
9:15 – 9:30am Maree McCabe
Introduction
9:30 – 10:00am Sally Lambourne and Kirsty Carr
Partners in care – opening the door to effective engagement

Ann Pietsch 
Our Solution: Quality Care for people living with dementia

10:00 – 10:15am Prof John Pollaers OAM
The time for talk is over: Leading sector change that will ensure quality dementia care is core business
10:15 – 10:30am Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
Janet Anderson PSM

Driving quality care outcomes through consumer engagement: The dynamic between the Quality Standards, aged care providers and the regulator
10:30 – 11:00am Morning tea
11:00 – 11:45am Dr Lisa Trigg
Hospital, hotel or home? What does relationship-centred quality look like and how do you know you’re delivering it?
11:45 – 12:30pm Prof Dawn Brooker
Reconsidering Person-Centred Dementia Care: Can we make this an everyday experience for those living with high dependency needs and dementia?
12:45 – 1:15pm Inspiration Showcase

Fresh Hope:Innovation will get you there!

Australian Nursing Home Foundation: How a mobile care app makes dementia care more visible and accountable

1:15 – 2:00pm Lunch
2:00 – 2:45pm Dr James Adonis
Addressing the leadership blind spots to staff engagement
2:45 – 3:15pm Inspiration Showcase

Mercy Health: “Belonging”

Blue Care: Sit & See®: Yarning and measuring care and compassion in Blue Care Pinangba Services

3:15 – 3:45pm Afternoon Tea
3:45 – 4:30pm Ita Buttrose AC OBE
Leadership and the Challenge of Change
4:30 – 4:45pm Keith Davies
Dementia Advocate closing
4:45 – 5:00pm Maree McCabe
Wrap up and future focus

Please note: This program is subject to change.

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