Managing Feedback, Consumer Expectations and Transparency in Aged Care
Recorded Thursday 26 February
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Aged care providers are required to implement a robust, transparent and accessible complaints management system that not only resolves issues but actively prevents them from happening again — all while meeting the Aged Care Quality Standards and Statement of Rights.
But knowing what’s required and making it work day-to-day are two very different things.
In this practical webinar, we will explore how providers can build feedback and complaints processes that are clear, open and easy to use for consumers, families and staff alike, while strengthening governance, accountability and reporting.
What we’ll cover
- What regulators expect from an effective complaints and feedback management system
- How to manage consumer expectations with clarity and transparency
- Turning feedback and complaints into meaningful service improvement
- Common gaps providers face — and how to address them
- Using data and reporting to demonstrate compliance and continuous improvement
Whether you’re reviewing your current approach or preparing for increased scrutiny, this session will help you move beyond “tick-the-box” compliance and towards a system that genuinely supports better care and better outcomes.
Industry Panel

Nicola Burton
Executive Manager – Quality and Organisational Development, Peninsula Villages
Nicola Burton is a registered nurse with a strong clinical background in acute care. Nicola first worked in quality improvement and education roles in the acute sector. In 2003 she commenced work in aged care focusing on continuous quality improvement and learning and development where she developed her passion for improving processes and empowering staff to develop and reach their professional roles. Peninsula Villages, is a leading not for profit, community owned organisation on the Central Coast NSW. Her role as an Executive Manager – Quality and Organisational Development brings together her previous experience to a corporate governance overseeing learning development, workforce, governance and business development.

Jess McKenna
Quality and Compliance Manager, Bene Aged Care
With over 22 years experience working in aged care across Australia, Jess is the Quality and Compliance Manager at Bene Aged Care in Adelaide. She has regulatory and operational expertise having previously worked in complaints within the complex resolution team at the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC).
A registered Nurse with postgraduate in leadership and management, her background spans frontline service understanding through to regulatory oversight with a strong focus on person-centred care including the importance of trauma awareness during complaints management, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Steve Aivaliotis
Proactive Complaints Management
Steve Aivaliotis is a nationally accredited mediator and the Director of Proactive Complaints Management, with over 20 years’ experience in complaints handling, mediation, and dispute resolution across aged care, health, and community services. With a background in psychology and senior executive leadership, he specialises in resolving complex, high-risk complaints and strengthening organisational governance. He is also the author of Mastering Complaints Handling: Best Practice for Delivering Excellence.
Your hosts

Ben Sturzaker
General Manager, Product and Technology, Mirus Australia
Ben is a seasoned product leader with 24 years of experience, known for his strong leadership and team-building capabilities. His approach is deeply rooted in a client- and market-driven mindset, which influences every layer of his organisation’s operations—from marketing and commercial strategy through to ongoing client engagement and support. In his current role, Ben brings deep expertise in technology lifecycle management and comprehensive knowledge of agile development frameworks. His ability to align strategic vision with practical execution makes him a highly respected leader in his field.

Tyler Fisher
Senior Manager, Mirus Australia
Tyler is the Mirus Australia Data Scientist who oversees the largest combined database of aged care information covering workforce, government expenditure and all key performance metrics relating to funding. Tyler has strong data management and statistical analysis skills and was previously a Revenue Manager for NSW.