We are hosting the National Aged Care Provider Conference 2026 on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October 2026 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, hosted by Michael Rowland.
This key national event is aimed at responsible persons of registered aged care providers – including board members, CEOs or senior managers.
The conference program includes a rich mix of plenary and parallel sessions as we explore ‘Rights and choice, every day: one year in’. Together, we’ll discuss what has changed in practice under the new rights-based Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025 and share insights and learnings into how we continue to embed and regulate rights-based aged care across all settings.
Registered providers can have 2 representatives attend in person. You can also have additional representatives register which will be subject to availability.
The conference will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the Commission, older people and other sector representatives, take part in practical discussions, and connect with sector colleagues from across Australia.
Free registration is open to registered providers of residential care, Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programme services, and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program services.
Submitting your registration form is not confirmation that you are successfully registered. You will receive an email within 5 to 7 business days confirming if your registration is successful.
Consultants, suppliers, or other service provider to an aged care provider are not eligible to attend.
Session recordings will be publicly available on our website post event.
Pre-conference workshops
Limited workshops are being hosted on Monday 12 October for:
- Risk management for small and medium providers. This workshop explores the unique role of small and medium providers and the challenges they face. Participants will gain practical tools, ideas and resources they can apply in their own services to strengthen resilience and support quality outcomes for older people. The session focuses on proactive risk management and the links between governance, clinical governance, rights-based care and risk. Through case studies, participants will explore effective communication and information sharing with clients and governing bodies. The workshop also provides opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn from peers across the sector.
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For all providers on culturally safe care. These workshops will draw on best practice stories to help senior leaders provide culturally safe, person-centred care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Social and emotional wellbeing in care delivery – Monday 12 October, 10.00 to 11.30 am
Hear best practice stories and learn more about the tools and care model for holistic, culturally safe care. Explore the role of senior leaders in adopting and practicing culturally safe care.
The role of shared decision making – Monday 12 October, 1.00 to 2.30 pm
Discover the potential of shared decision making in achieving more culturally safe care. Hear best practice stories and explore how the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities empower culturally safe care.
Workshop spaces are limited and places are confirmed as they come in. You'll need an approved conference registration before you can book a workshop.
Please email agedcare@thinkbusinessevents.com.au if you would like to attend one of the above workshops.
Conference dinner
A ticketed conference dinner will be held in the evening of Tuesday 13 October 2026, offering the opportunity to network with colleagues, enjoy great food and hear from our special keynote speaker, Dr Norman Swan AM! Dr Norman Swan is one of Australia's most respected health journalists, best known for hosting ABC Radio National’s Health Report.
We encourage you to book your ticket when you register for the conference to avoid missing out. Attendance at the conference dinner is limited to in-person conference delegates. Tickets for the dinner are $173.00 per head and can be paid for at the time of registration.
If you receive confirmation for your in-person conference registration and have not yet purchased a ticket, you can still register for the conference dinner. Dinner tickets cannot be purchased on the day.
For further information email: agedcare@thinkbusinessevents.com.au