Governing for Reform

Season 3 Trailer

Season 3 of the Governing for Reform is out now! 
 
To learn more or to sign up to the Governing for Reform in Aged Care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au 

The voice of the consumer - Danijela Hlis

At the heart of the aged care sector is the experiences and quality of life of older Australians. Unique to this sector is that governing bodies and leaders in the sector all share a common goal, to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable care. This podcast, will feature the voice of aged care consumers and advocates to hear about what person centred care really means and how governing bodies can lead organisations that embed the consumer at the heart of systems and processes.
This episode features Danijela Hlis who is a vocal advocate for the lives and care of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in aged care. She shares her views on how governing bodies can foster inclusive culture at organisations to help create services that deliver safe and inclusive care to older people and their families. 
Danijela is a member of the Council of Elders and is actively involved with the Centre for Cultural Diversity, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA), is a Dementia Australia advocate and participates in dementia and aged care related research through universities, NARI and NHMRC.
To learn more or to sign up to the Governing for Reform in Aged Care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au 
 

The voice of the consumer - Val Fell OAM

At the heart of the aged care sector is the experiences and quality of life of older Australians. Unique to this sector is that governing bodies and leaders in the sector all share a common goal, to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable care. 
This podcast, will feature the voice of aged care consumers and advocates to hear about what person centred care really means and how governing bodies can lead organisations that embed the consumer at the heart of systems and processes. This episode features Val Fell OAM, who continues to be an active participant in the aged care sector as an advisor, ambassador and advocate for dementia care. 
As a member of the Council of Elders, Val advises the Government on the quality and safety of aged care services, as well as advocating for the needs and rights of older Australians. Val is also an active ambassador for the Older Peoples Advocacy Network (OPAN), Dementia Australia and the Council on the Ageing (COTA). Val also holds the title as the oldest person at an Australian university, where she is studying a Bachelor of Dementia Care.
 
To learn more or to sign up to the Governing for Reform in Aged Care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au 

The voice of the consumer - Judith Leeson AM

At the heart of the aged care sector is the experiences and quality of life of older Australians. Unique to this sector is that governing bodies and leaders in the sector all share a common goal, to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable care. This podcast, will feature the voice of aged care consumers and advocates to hear about what person centred care really means and how governing bodies can lead organisations that embed the consumer at the heart of systems and processes. 
This episode features Judith Leeson AM, to discuss her experiences as an aged care consumer, her work as an advocate and her messages to prepare for the future of aged care. 
Judith has undertaken leadership roles for over six decades in early childhood education, early intervention for children with disabilities, and career development. With over thirty years’ self-employment as founding Director of Vector Consultants, Judith continues to empower marginalised and disenfranchised individuals and groups of all ages and stages of career development to identify and achieve their career aspirations and participate in a productive and inclusive society.
To learn more or to sign up to the Governing for Reform in Aged Care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au 
 

Delivering home care services through change

Research has shown that senior Australians want to remain at home for as long as possible and want to be supported to manage the risks associated with staying at home for longer. Amidst an ever evolving sector, governing bodies now more than ever need to be aware of consumers expectations to live independently, be treated with dignity and respect and to be involved in decisions about their own care. This understanding should drive strategic planning and make the most of emerging opportunities in aged care to meet the needs of older Australians. This has more recently seen an increased focus in the sector for the delivery of in-home aged care as the sector prepares for a system redesign.
In this episode, Glenn Powers the CFO of myHomecare Group, discusses his experiences as an executive leader of a home care provider and some of the challenges in delivering home care services through a period of sector change. 
To learn more or to sign up to the Governing for Reform in Aged Care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au 

Leadership and governance: insights as a CEO and Board Director

Understanding the key differences between the responsibilities of the Board and the Executive is essential to effective governance. Changing needs of the sector require governing body members to be agile, which can see people transition between different roles.
This episode will explore the transition of a governing body member from the board into an executive role. Chris Stewart transitioned into the CEO role of Helping Hand and will share his experiences and lessons learnt having been both a board member and now chief executive officer. 
Chris Stewart has extensive executive level leadership experience across diverse sectors including professional services, financial services and healthcare and has experience in corporate governance for over 20 years.  Chris was a Board Director of Helping Hand for nine years and chaired the Finance and Property Committee from 2012 to 2015. In 2019 he took on the position as the CEO of Helping Hand.
To learn more or to sign up to the Governing for Reform in Aged Care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au 

The role of governing bodies in designing the future of aged care

Redesigning the future of the aged care system is a complex process that requires leaders in the aged care sector to balance strong governance skills in strategy, risk, clinical care, technology to support change management that maintains and improves safe and quality aged care. Today’s governance landscape is evolving, requiring leaders across all sectors to rethink the way they oversee and steward their organisations. But the complexity of the aged care sector can often make it feel like focusing on governance is just another thing on the list of challenges and changes that governing bodies and executives need to address.
 
This episode will explore what the future of ageing in Australia may look like and will cover how governing bodies and aged care leaders can consider new approaches, new models of care or research that not only respond to change but help to successfully drive it to make positive progress.
 
This episode features Sally Evans. Sally has extensive experience in private, government and social enterprise sectors across several jurisdictions. She was on the board of healthcare provider Healius and New Zealand based retirement village operate Oceania Healthcare.  She is currently a member of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Advisory Committee and has advised several large organisations in improving customer experience and regulatory change. She has been recognised in her career as an Australian Financial Review Westpac Woman of Influence and received the Telstra Australian Businesses woman of the year in 2018.
 
To learn more or to sign up for the Governing for Reform in Aged care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au

Building board resilience in volatility and the role of non-executive board members

Resilience is a critical element for the sustainability of an organisation.  Governing bodies and executives have been tasked with responding to several challenges and many changes in the past several years and with continued reforms in the sector. Board resilience has never been more important as providers begin to recover and plan for the future.
 
This episode will explore how boards can build resilience both for the governing body members and for the provider more broadly. It will also discuss the critical role that non-executive members play in building up that board resilience and maintaining it in the face of volatility and change.
 
This episode features Klaus Zimmerman AM. Klaus has over 30 years extensive experience in CEO, senior executive positions and non-executive board positions including being Chair with a management/finance background. He is currently working as a non-executive Director (Deputy Chair) at Southern Cross Aged Care SA/NT/VIC Inc. and is a Founding Director & CEO of the Commonwealth Association for the Ageing Ltd. a global advocacy organisation. He was previously the Chair of Aged & Community Care Providers Association (previously known as ACSA) and recently completed 10 years’ service at the HESTA Superannuation Fund as a board member and Deputy Chair. In addition, he mentors CEO’s and senior executives across a range of industries and was awarded an Order of Australia for services to the Aged Care Sector in 2014.
 
To learn more or to sign up for the Governing for Reform in Aged care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au

Preparing for the future of ageing in Australia

The leaders of the aged care sector play a significant role in the future of how care will be delivered in a safe, sustainable and consistent way. Preparing for the future of ageing in Australia requires leaders to consider new research and approaches to the delivery of care services.
This episode will explore what the future of ageing in Australia may look like and will cover how governing bodies and aged care leaders can consider new approaches, new models of care or research that not only respond to change but help to successfully drive it to make positive progress.
 
This episode features Professor Susan Kurrle AO. Professor Kurrle is a practising geriatrician and specialises in the areas of dementia, frailty, elder abuse, successful ageing and intergenerational care. She’s also a Curran Professor in Health Care for Older People and a Director of the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre at the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and health. She also appeared on the ABC series, Old People’s Home for 2 Year Old's, 4 Year Old’s and Teenagers to provide her subject matter expertise and was appointed as an Officer in the Order of Australia for distinguished service to medicine as a geriatrician and for her research into dementia and cognitive decline.
 
To learn more or to sign up for the Governing for Reform in Aged care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au 

Providing aged care in regional and remote places

Providing quality aged care in regional and remote places in Australia comes with its own set of challenges. In the aftermath of a global pandemic, natural disasters and sector reforms, now more than ever leaders of providers in regional, rural or remote places are faced with challenges and new opportunities in how to provide quality and sustainable care to older Australians.
 
This podcast will explore the experiences of an executive leader delivering care in regional Australia and the different ways that aged care services need to be provided in a regional setting.
 
This podcast features Jenny Deer, the CEO of My View Homes Aged Care. Mt View Homes is located in the Southern Flinders Ranges in South Australia and won the 2021 ACSA Aged Care award for regional, rural or remote provider of the year. Jenny joined Mt View in 2004 and commenced as the CEO in 2014. In her time as CEO she’s made major improvements to the organisation including building staff culture, restructuring governing systems and improving delivery of care to the community, particularly in regional settings.
 
To learn more or to sign up for the Governing for Reform in Aged care program visit: https://gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au