Agenda
WEDNESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2025
7:45
Registration Opens
8:45
Welcome to Country
9:00
Chairperson's Opening Address
Emeritus Professor Michael Sherris, Emeritus Professor, School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, University of New South Wales
ADAPTING TO NEW FINANCIAL & PRUDENTIAL STANDARDS
9:15
Understanding the 2025 financial & prudential standards
Understanding key changes of enforceable liquidity, investment, and financial management standards to ensure long-term sustainability
With stricter governance, providers must improve financial reporting and risk management. How can aged care providers ensure compliance while maintaining financial sustainability?
CT Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, Catholic Health Care
9:50
Meeting liquidity & investment requirements
The ACQSC’s new minimum liquidity standards will soon require aged care providers to hold a prescribed level of liquid assets — but what does this mean for the sector?
Explore the sector’s ongoing need for capital investment and whether the minimum standards may unintentionally constrain infrastructure development at a time when new investment is urgently needed
Nicole Sutton, Associate Professor of Accounting & Lead Author of Aged Care Sector Report, UTS Business School
10:50
Morning tea & coffee
11:20
Embedding ESG into aged care financial strategy
How can aged care providers integrate ESG considerations into their financial planning and reporting frameworks?
Learn how aligning sustainability goals with financial performance can improve stakeholder trust, attract ethical investment, and enhance long-term viability
Louise Adnum, General Manager Corporate Services, Maroba
12:00
Beyond Crisis: What Annecto’s Wind Down Taught Us About Governance, Systems and Sustainability
Annecto’s July 2025 collapse revealed critical governance and operational blind spots, from fragmented systems to communication and data failures.
Learn how to protect what matters most—clients, communities, and employees—through effective risk management and stronger organisational governance.
Selina Gerner, Partner, McGrathNicol
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE EVOLVING AGED CARE SECTOR
12:40
Optimising ANACC income
As aged care costs are projected to rise by more than 30% by 2030 with no additional government subsidy, what strategies can providers use to bridge the funding gap while keeping care accessible?
How can providers be innovative with funding and make sure this is optimised for sustainable financial income
Jean Prout, ANACC Funding Manager, Respect Care
1:10
Networking lunch
2:10
Panel: Managing rising costs & workforce investment
With workforce reforms requiring 24/7 registered nurse coverage and a minimum of 215 care minutes per resident per day, how can providers afford these staffing increases?
While the $2.6 billion wage increase for 60,000 aged care nurses is subsidised by the government in the short term, what happens when funding stops? How can providers prepare for potential cost burdens in the future?
Moderator: Cam Richard, Chief Financial Officer, Benetas
Shilpa Jose, Chief Commercial Officer, Churches of Christ in Queensland
Jing Fang, Executive Finance Transformation and Governance, Southern Cross Care
Alex Lynch, Director of Aged Care and Community Care, Catholic Health Australia
Selina Gerner, Partner, McGrathNicol
2:50
Driving financial viability: Harnessing internal strategies and partnerships for sustainable growth and excellence in Aged Care
How can providers remain financially viable under stricter financial governance? With up to 72% of regional aged care facilities operating at a loss, what financial strategies can help them stay afloat?
What other alternative cost management strategies can providers explore and implement to improve financial performance whilst supporting improved health outcomes?
Lauren Croiset, Head of Community, Happy Valley Home Care
3:20
Afternoon tea
INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & FUTURE – PROOFING AGED CARE FINANCES
3:40
Panel: The future of aged care finance: What’s next?
The government's aged care task force is considering further financial reforms - what should providers expect in the next decade?
As funding structures evolve, how can providers adapt their business models to ensure long-term financial resilience without compromising quality of care?
Moderator: Emeritus Professor Michael Sherris, Emeritus Professor, School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, University of New South Wales
Andrew Stephens, Chief Financial Officer, Baptcare
Adam Green, Chief Financial Officer, ACH Group
Louise Adnum, General Manager Corporate Services, Maroba
Graeme Wickenden, Chief Financial Officer, MiCare
4:40
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks