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Working together as a strong board of directors and executive leadership team, we have shaped ACCPA into one strong, clear voice providing a consistent message to government and the wider community.
While we are a member-based organisation, our work impacts each aged care provider and user of aged care services across Australia. This is consistent with our vision ‘to enhance the wellbeing of older Australians through a high performing, trusted and sustainable aged care sector’.
It has been my honour to play a leadership role in the work and transformation of ACCPA, and I thank everyone who has contributed to this endeavour – and to the significant victories
we have achieved.
From influencing the Fair Work Commission decisions on proper remuneration for aged care workers, to affecting the aged care landscape through our work to shape a new Aged Care Act and our role in the future funding of aged care – to name just a few – we have worked tirelessly as an organisation and can be proud of our accomplishments.
As ACCPA continues to evolve and, moving forward with an historic new Aged Care Act that will truly place older Australians at the centre of care and services, we will benefit from new energy, ideas and enthusiasm. At the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), I announced Michael (Mick) Reid AM as ACCPA’s new Independent Chair.
Mick’s appointment came after an extensive recruitment process with unanimous support from the Independent Chair Recruitment Sub-Committee.
He brings over 40 years of experience in the Australian and international health systems, including roles as Director General of Health in both New South Wales and Queensland.
Mick’s recent position as Joint-Lead Independent Reviewer for the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare Review, along with his work in public health, not-for-profit organisations, and Indigenous welfare, made him the perfect fit for ACCPA.
Beginning his appointment with ACCPA on 19 November 2024 for a three-year term, he is already getting to work on the important matters that will shape the organisation and influence the aged care landscape in Australia.
I also announced the election of two directors at the AGM. Mark Sewell, an inaugural ACCPA Director, was re-elected as the NSW/ACT elected Director. The new WA Elected Director is CEO of Southern Cross Care, Clare Grieveson.
I would like to thank departing directors Robert Orie and Shane Yensch for their dedicated service to ACCPA, and also extend my gratitude to all nominees who expressed interest
in the director positions.
It has been my great honour to serve as ACCPA’s inaugural chairman and I will continue to follow ACCPA’s journey with great interest, and as a strong supporter, as we move into a new era as Ageing Australia.
Dr Graeme Blackman AO
Independent Chairman
ACCPA
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