Talking Aged Care

Middle managers are often expected to carry the pressure from both directions — leading teams while responding to increasing operational, regulatory and organisational demands. In this episode of Talking Aged Care, Mark Silva sits down with leadership coach Samantha Bowen to explore why the “middle layer” has become one of the most critical—and overlooked—parts of the aged care workforce. Together...

Most people only hear about an aged care acquisition once the deal is complete. A new logo. A media release. A few words about transition. What they don’t hear is what led to the decision. In this episode of Talking Aged Care, Mark Silva sits down with Sam Baker, former owner of Mareeba Aged Care, to discuss the realities of operating an independent aged care service and the factors that ultimatel...

Burnout is one of the most talked about challenges in aged care. But is burnout actually the problem, or is it a symptom of something deeper? In this episode of Talking Aged Care, psychologist Julie Bajic Smith joins Mark Silva to explore the pressures facing aged care leaders, managers and frontline staff, and what organisations can do to better support their people. We discuss: * The difference...

What separates the best aged care homes from the rest? In this episode of Talking Aged Care, Mark Silva sits down with GP Dr Harsh Wardhan to discuss what great aged care looks like in practice and why the strongest providers often identify problems before they become crises. Drawing on his experience working across multiple residential aged care homes, Dr Harsh shares insights into: * The charact...