To book now visit agedcareinsite. com. au / events( 02) 9936 8663 | events @ apned. com. au
Join the debate on how to deliver the workforce required to meet the increased demand for quality care.
Who should attend: Government representatives, peak bodies, business leaders, senior management, tertiary education providers, academics, nurses, allied health professionals and doctors.
Early bird special $ 50 off per ticket if you book before
31 January 2014.
By 2050, the workforce in aged care will need to quadruple to meet the demands of the 25 per cent of our population who will be over 65 years of age. Aged Care Workforce Strategy 2024 will focus on ways the sector can face this challenge. Highlights will include:
• How the sector will attract and retain an additional 750,000 direct care givers within just one generation.
Speakers include:
Claire Madden Claire Madden is a social researcher and director of research at McCrindle Research. Claire has more than 10 years of experience developing innovative programs to engage the emerging generations. She manages research for some of Australia’ s largest organisations, giving her an informed perspective on the social trends now shaping Australia’ s future.
Rod Cooke Rod Cooke is chief executive at Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. He has an extensive background in leadership, workforce development and governance in business, community organisations and the vocational education sector.
• Where the money will come from to train, pay and employ the additional workforce.
• What investments in infrastructure, education, training and people are needed to ensure the quality of care doesn’ t decline as the demand for it increases.
• What leadership and management capabilities managers will need to develop an increasing and sustainable workforce.
Tracey McDonald Professor Tracey McDonald has held the RSL LifeCare Chair of Ageing at the Australian Catholic University since 2005. Tracey has qualifications and experience in public health, nursing, midwifery, education and management across the agedcare and community care sectors and health services in Australia.
Cynthia Payne Cynthia Payne is chief executive of SummitCare, director and treasurer of the LASA NSW / ACT Board and is involved with numerous committees. She is an RN holding an MBA and has been an active leader in the sector for more than 23 years. She is also chairman of the Arts Health Institute.
To book now visit agedcareinsite. com. au / events( 02) 9936 8663 | events @ apned. com. au