The aged care sector has faced acute challenges in the last few years, with COVID-19 further exposing cracks in the system and deepening a Royal Commission that was already underway.

In this episode, Jacinta Parsons talks to Andrew Kinnersly, Uniting AgeWell Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Fonda Voukelatos, to get a deeper understanding of the aged care system, what is and isn’t working and how best to move the sector forward.

Throughout the conversation, it’s clear that both Andrew and Fonda not only have an incredibly strong commitment to the values by which Uniting AgeWell operates, but also due to their personal experiences.

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NOTE On 4 June 2025, the Australian Government postponed the implementation of the new Aged Care Act 2024 and its associated reforms to 1 November 2025.  This podcast episode was recorded prior to that announcement and references the original 1 July 2025 commencement date.