Free webinar for board members and executives.

Overview

From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act and Regulatory Framework will introduce major changes that affect the governance, accountability and legal obligations of in-home aged care providers.

This 90-minute webinar is designed specifically for board members and executives. It will unpack the key reforms and explain what boards need to know to meet their legal duties and lead their organisations through this period of change.

We’ll cover

• The Statement of Rights and High-Quality Care
  Board responsibilities in upholding consumer rights and quality case standards

• Provider Registration and Conditions
  Oversight of the new provider registration framework, including re-registration and strengthened Quality Standards.

• Statutory Duties and Obligations
  Clear explanation of due diligence, statutory duties, risks and liabilities for board members.

• The New Supporters Framework
  How boards should approach client decision supporters and representatives.

• Whistleblower Protections
  Understanding board-level responsibilities under the new reporting and protection rules.

• Associate Providers
  Understanding board responsibilities for overseeing associate providers and the mechanisms required.

Why this matters

Boards play a critical role in leading aged care organisations through reform. This session will help you:

• Understand the key governance changes under the new Act

• Clarify your statutory duties and compliance expectations

• Prepare your organisation for a smooth transition by 1 November 2025.

Who should attend

Board members and executives of CHSP and Support at Home funded aged care providers.

Cost 

No cost to people who work in CHSP and Support at Home funded aged care. 

Meet Your Facilitators 

Jennene Buckley 

Jennene is an aged care entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience in Health, Aged, and Community Care. As former CEO of Feros Care, she transformed it from a small charity into a national enterprise serving 60,000 clients annually. 

Now a Founding Partner at Enkindle Consulting, Jennene specialises in strategy, service design, digital transformation, and innovation, serving on several prominent boards and advisory councils. 

Tash Edwards 

Tash has over a decade of experience leading workforce strategy, change management, and consumer experience in the Aged Care and Disability sectors. 

As a Founding Partner at Enkindle Consulting, Tash has worked with the Australian Government on the Aged Care Reforms. She supports organisations in adapting to the reforms through workforce design, leadership, and business improvement strategies. Her expertise includes training at Stanford’s Design School and certification as a Change Practitioner. 

Presented by 

The SSD Connect Alliance
Find out more about us here

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Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Although funding for this event has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.