Assess your preparation for July 2025 reforms
From 1 July 2025, the new Aged Care Act will come into effect, introducing a rights-based approach to aged care and reshaping provider obligations. At the same time, strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards will set a higher benchmark for care delivery, compliance, and accountability.
Join us for this popular webinar series where we will break down what these changes mean for aged care providers, how to prepare, and what steps you need to take to remain compliant and competitive in the evolving landscape.
Key topics we’ll explore include:
- Key changes in the New Aged Care Act – What a rights-based approach means for providers and how it will impact operations and service delivery.
- Understanding the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards – A deep dive into the revised standards and how they will be assessed.
- Regulatory and Compliance Implications – What new provider obligations will look like, including registration, accreditation, and reporting requirements.
- Financial and Funding Adjustments – How the upcoming changes will impact fees, resident contributions, and financial planning.
- Action Plan for Providers – Practical steps you can take now to ensure your organisation is ready for the July 2025 reforms
Industry Panel Discussion
Gain firsthand insights from a panel of aged care leaders and hear their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
With an open Q&A chat – you can also get answers to your most pressing questions.
Industry panel and guest speaker
Lucy O’ Flaherty
CEO, Columbia Aged Care
With 30 years in the social and community sector and 14 in the aged care sector as CEO and leader, Lucy was responsible for Korongee, Australia’s first purpose built village for people living with dementia.
Lucy is a NSW Australian Ageing Council member and current CEO of Columbia Aged Care which has three residential aged care facilities in NSW.
Verity Leith
General Manager Residential Services, Benetas
Verity joined Benetas in September 2019, with extensive experience within the aged care sector since 2000. Verity has also held executive management roles within the industry, including previous positions at Estia Health and BlueCross as regional and executive manager respectively. She is committed to building and maintaining high-performance teams, enjoys meeting her customer-facing teams, and interacting with residents and their families. Verity’s advice is to ‘back yourself up as a professional’ and say ‘yes’ to challenges or opportunities – ‘you never know where they may lead’. Verity encourages young women to seek inspiration from other women who have successfully contributed and held leadership roles.
Justin Dover
CEO, Alino Living
Justin Dover is a dedicated professional with over 29 years of experience in the aged care sector. Starting his journey as an assistant in nursing, Justin has worked in various organisations. Currently serving as the CEO of Alino Living, a not-for-profit organisation, Justin oversees operations across four sites on the NSW Central Coast. Justin also a director of PACE Care, an organisation providing financial processing services to aged care organisations. Justin’s extensive experience, coupled with his genuine care and dedication, make him a respected figure in the aged care sector.
Anita Courtney
Aged Care and Home Care Principal, Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Anita is a leading lawyer in aged care who focuses on delivering quality and practical advice to her clients. She assists aged care providers in both home care and residential care to comply with their responsibilities under the Aged Care Act 1997 and its Principles including the Aged Care Quality Standards as well as other relevant laws. Anita regularly assists with responses to the Department of Health and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, and has represented providers in the AAT and Federal Court. She also advises on retirement village and disability legislation, manages complex complaints and guardianship matters, and delivers training across the sector. Anita was named Melbourne’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law (2025) and has been recognised in Best Lawyers for Health & Aged Care Law since 2020.
Your hosts
Robert Covino
Founder, Mirus Australia
Robert is the Managing Director and Founder at Mirus Australia and has over a decade of management consulting experience in aged care.
At Mirus, Robert develops strategic service offerings and the associated methodologies for the industry, adapting delivery strategies to accommodate clients’ needs. Robert is the host of the popular monthly video series Mirus Industry Analysis (MIA).
Katie Airey
Senior Manager, Mirus Australia
Katie is the Senior Manager for Quality at Mirus. She drives the product development and execution of this practice. Katie has extensive experience in the aged care sector from running her own advisory business to holding roles such as Aged Care Consultant at Pride Living Group; ACFI Education and Quality Consultant and Coordinator at Peninsula Village and Assistant Manager at Happy Valley Retreat. Katie holds a Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma of Business Management, Health Care Administration / Management as well as a raft of Aged Care qualifications.