Jing Fang
Executive Finance Transformation and Governance
Southern Cross Care
With 15+ years in aged care finance, Jing Fang brings deep expertise honed from her start as an external auditor. This foundation fueled her progression through key finance roles at leading providers, culminating in her current position as Executive Finance Transformation & Governance at Southern Cross Care SA&NT. Jing excels at empowering her team, driving continuous improvement to deliver impactful financial insights that support sustainable growth. A dedicated advocate for quality aged care, Jing remains committed to staying abreast of evolving industry trends and regulations. Her passion lies in fostering positive change, leveraging her extensive experience to enhance the sector's future.
SESSIONS
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