Clinical Care Aged
Care Conference 2025
CCAC
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
DAY 1 - Wednesday 13th August, 2025
0915 - 0930
Intro & Setting the Scene
Whether in a home, community care or residential setting the quality of clinical care provided is a key determinant of an older person's quality of life. Let's start the conference ...
Wayne Woff - Senior Consultant, AHCE & Conference Chair
Session 1: 0930 - 1000
The Clinical Care Cornerstone
The centrality of the older person in the Clinical Care landscape is paramount. What are the key pillars in ensuring that this is a reality & not just rich rhetoric. An essential launching pad & reference point for Clinical Care & the Conference presentations that will follow …
Speaker - TBC
Session 2: 1000 - 1045
Clinical Documents & Records
Assessments, Care Plans, ongoing clinical documentation, Policies & Procedures, Clinical Resources and more …. Let’s unpack key issues such as accuracy, usage, access, input, review, security and more.
Speaker - TBC
1045 - 1115
AM Tea - Trade Display & Networking
Session 3: 1115 - 1200
Wound & Skin Care - before we get to the latest new dressing, let’s ….
This session will explore the framework for excellence in wound & skin care -> Policy & Processes, Training, Resources, Risk/Prevention, Auditing/Data, Documentation, Technology, Resident/Family involvement. A great chance to review, reflect and potentially rework your current approach.
Melinda Brooks - Nurse Practitioner, Wound Wise Education & Consulting
Session 4: 1200 - 1245
Immunisations in Aged Care - the bigger picture
A session to comprehensively review this clinical area. Recommendations, reality, uptake, staff, visitors, contractors … a potentially challenging space.
Speaker - TBC
1245 - 1345
Lunch - Trade Display & Networking
Session 5: 1345 - 1430
Clinical Care - who’s going to decide?
Competence, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Substitute Decision Makers, Families - a session to confirm or complete your knowledge in this important area.
Robyn Moriconi - Principal Consultant, Clarity West Australia
Session 6: 1430 - 1515
Managing the clinical needs of increasingly complex and frail older people
This presentation will outline Resthaven’s contemporary approach to this challenge including: specialist clinical nursing staff, clinical audit and risk management, monitoring incident trending and assurance activities, clinical education and ongoing continuous improvement.
Merridy Baylis - Executive Manager Clinical Governance and Operational Excellence, Resthaven Incorporated
1515 - 1545
PM Tea - Trade Display & Networking
Session 7: 1545 - 1630
Aortic Stenosis: A Silent Killer
Aortic Stenosis affects 1 in 8 people over 75 and will kill half of those severely symptomatic if left untreated. This presentation will discuss pathophysiology, presentation, screening & the treatment journey.
Speaker - TBC
0915 - 0925
Intro & Setting the Scene
Whether in a home, community care or residential setting the quality of clinical care provided is a key determinant of an older person's quality of life. And so to Day 2 ...
Wayne Woff - Senior Consultant, AHCE & Conference Chair
Session 8: 0925 - 1005
Enhancing Resident Outcomes through Interdisciplinary Case Conferences: A Collaborative Approach
Interdisciplinary case conferences bring together professionals from diverse fields to create holistic, person-centered care plans that improve residents' quality of life. This session will showcase real-world examples demonstrating how collaboration between nursing, allied health, medical, and support staff leads to better health outcomes, enhanced communication, and proactive problem-solving.
Arvind Gupta & Paul John Camania - Clinical Governance Managers, Lifeview
Session 9: 1005 - 1045
Chronic Pain Management - the essence of compassionate clinical care
The AIHW reports that the prevalence of chronic pain is 20% of people aged 65–74 increasing to 24% of those 85 and over. Our inability to identify & manage chronic pain is therefore critical to older adults' quality of life.
Speaker - TBC
1045 - 1115
AM Tea - Trade Display & Networking
Session 10: 1115 - 1200
Turning Data Into Care: Making Aged Care Data Work Harder for Better Outcomes
Mandatory data reporting in aged care is expanding — but collecting information alone won’t improve outcomes. This session explores how to turn both mandatory and discretionary data into meaningful action at the frontline. We will cover practical approaches to identifying risk, visualising information to support decision-making, and building a culture of data-driven care. The session will also touch on the emerging opportunities artificial intelligence offers for aged care providers who get the foundations right today.
A/Prof Lahn Straney - Co-Founder & Epidemiologist, MOA Benchmarking and Associate Professor, Monash University
Session 11: 1200 - 1245
Nutrition - carbs, calories, chocolates & choice
One of the most talked about topics in Aged Care, demands a planned, professional & person centered approach. Let’s examine what that looks like in 2025.
Dr. Lisa Sossen - Consultant Dietitian, Lisa Sossen & Associates
1245 - 1345
Lunch - Trade Display & Networking
Session 12: 1345 - 1430
Education - beyond the LMS & completion rates
Let’s discuss fostering a deeper understanding of the importance of continuous learning and active engagement of all staff. How do we shift education towards measurable impact, including improved client outcomes, communication, and team collaboration? Let’s explore strategies for motivating care teams, integrating knowledge into daily practice, and creating a culture of learning that prioritises long-term growth and compliance.
Debra King - Staff Development Nurse, Curtin Heritage Living
Session 13: 1430 - 1515
And finally ….
We were never going to be able to include all relevant topics over the 2 days so this final session will highlight additional contemporary Clinical Care topics & resources.
Speaker - TBC
1515 - 1530
Conference wrap & close
A final summation of the 2 days of learning, sharing & discussion ...
Wayne Woff - Senior Consultant, AHCE & Conference Chair
DAY 2 - Thursday 14th August, 2025
END OF PROGRAM
CONTACT US
All Enquiries to the AHCE Team - contact@agedandhealthcareeducation.com.au
OR
Wayne Woff Senior Consultant
0422 484 209 | wayne@agedandhealthcareeducation.com.au |
