Speakers

SUPPORT AT HOME | Dovida is ranked in the Top 5 Support at Home providers by size. Geoff leads the private operator with an emphasis on culture, people and business transformation. From outside the sector, he brings deep experience in complex regulatory and compliance environments.

GOVERNMENT | By Video. Sam was appointed to lead the Government’s ageing and aged care ministry, as well as government policy for seniors, in May 2025. He was first elected at the 2022 Australian federal election. Prior to his election he was a state secretary for the Labor Party and a partner at PwC.

HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION | Chris leads the transformation of Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services, with 30,000 staff (one-third of all GPs and psychologists in Australia), including 26 aged care homes. He plans to deliver health support to half his 250,000 customers in their home by 2030.

POLICY LEADERSHIP | Tim Hicks is a prominent and trusted voice in the sector. He leads policy and advocacy, focusing on challenges and solutions on major issues: aged care bed shortages, nurse recruitment, funding, and regulatory clarity.

SUPPORT AT HOME | Lynda brings 30 years’ experience across health, community and home care, aged care and disability services. She is known for strong operational leadership, team building, change management and delivering practical, results focused programs.

HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION | Robert leads Amplar Health, the integrated healthcare solutions arm of the Medibank Group, delivering virtual health, at-home care, and primary care services, in partnership with governments, businesses, and not-for-profit organisations across Australia. 

ECONOMIST | Luke Yeaman is the former Deputy Secretary of Treasury and Head of Economic Policy in the Prime Minister’s Office. As CBA’s Chief Economist, he uses advanced AI and one of Australia’s strongest financial data sets to deliver clear economic insight.

HOME SUPPORT ADVISORY | Jennene led Feros Care through major growth and delivered sector leading culture, product and technology innovation and transformation. She specialises in Support at Home advisory and operations.

RETIREMENT/CARE/WELLNESS | Josh leads the cross-border operator of 13 retirement villages, significant Support at Home clients and 40 residential care homes. Strategically he is leading the business into wellness as a service and long term strategic focus.

RETIREMENT LIVING | Tony has led the country’s largest retirement village operators for over 10 years. He has led innovations in product mix, financial models and development, with a track record in value creation. He is the current President of the Retirement Living Council.