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Welcome to a dynamic, health-focused day dedicated to advancing aged care through clinical reform, health innovation, and workforce development. Today’s symposium prioritises the health and wellbeing of older people, bringing together healthcare leaders, clinicians, and advocates for practical insights, real-world examples, and shared learning grounded in evidence-based care.
9:00 AM – 9:25 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks
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9:30 AM – 9.50 AM | Keynote Address
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9.55 AM 10.25 AM | Session 1: Supporting Cognitive Health and Wellbeing Across Care Settings
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10:30 AM – 10.35 AM | Morning Tea Break
10.40 AM – 11.10 AM | Session 2: Medication Management: Supporting Accurate Medication Administration
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11.15 AM – 11.45 AM | Session 3: Bridging Care Gaps: Escalation Pathways and After-Hours Support
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11.50 AM – 12.20 PM | Session 4: Preventing and Slowing Frailty Progression
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12:25 PM – 1:10 PM | Lunch and Networking
1:15 PM – 1.45 PM | Session 5: Transforming Aged Care with Digital Solutions: National Strategies in Practice
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1.50 PM – 2.35 PM | Session 6: Transition of Care Between Hospital and Home
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2.40 PM – 3.20 PM | Session 7: Turning Aged Care Symposium Insights into Actions
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3.20 PM – 3:30 PM | Closing Remarks and Next Steps
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3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking Afternoon Tea
Joyce McSwan is a multi-award-winning clinical consultant pharmacist and educator specialising in pain management. She is the Immediate Past President of the Australian Pain Society, as well as the Managing Director of PainWISE and Clinical Director of several renowned programs, including the ‘Turning Pain into Gain’ program, the Frailty Care in the Community Program, and PainWISE.
Joyce’s contributions to the field of persistent pain innovations have earned her widespread recognition, particularly within the primary healthcare sector. She is a global key opinion leader for multiple pharmaceutical companies and holds the esteemed title of Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
Her expertise lies in the design, piloting, and implementation of innovative health pathways, particularly those focused on value-based models of care in the primary care setting. Joyce has a strong track record of utilising mixed funding models to optimise pain management and chronic disease management, driving positive outcomes for patients and healthcare systems alike.
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