A Spotlight on Clinical Governance in Aged Care
Uncovering the WHY, the WHAT and the HOW

Date: Thursday 16 October 2025

Venue: The Adelaide Pavilion

Address: Veale Gardens - Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

Clinical Governance in the aged care sector has gained greater prominence in light of the system failings identified through the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Whilst we have observed some improvements across the sector, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s recent performance data highlights regular non-compliance across Standard 8 of the current Aged Care Quality Standards: Organisational Governance, which includes clinical governance.

These obligations have not only been mirrored but expanded in the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (Standards 2 and 5) which are due to commence with the new Aged Care Act on 1 November 2025. In preparation, this interactive seminar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to confidently speak the language of clinical governance in practice and understand how to determine if you are providing safe, effective, personal and co-ordinated care.

Utilising practical case studies and frameworks, you will leave this seminar able to confidently implement clinical governance processes within your organisation.

MEET YOUR EXPERT FACILTATORS:

Join experienced aged care clinical governance specialists, Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly and Dr Melanie Tan to gain a deeper understanding of how clinical governance is optimally applied in aged care services, whether or not you provide clinical care.

Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly - RPN, RGN, GradDipHSM, MHA, FAICD, FIML, FCHSM, CHE
Alan is Principal of Acumenity consulting and a seasoned health and aged care leader. He has over 40 years of experience and is a board chair, mentor, and expert in clinical governance.

Dr Melanie Tan - MBBS, MA (Cantab), CHIA, MAICD
Melanie is a dual-qualified doctor and lawyer with decades of experience in medical, legal, and governance roles. She consults widely across aged care, health and digital systems.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Time	Session	Duration
8:30 – 9:00 AM	Registration & Arrival Tea/Coffee	30 mins
9:00 – 9:15 AM	Welcome & Seminar Overview	15 mins
9:15 – 10:15 AM	Session 1: Why Compliance Is Not Enough	60 mins
10:15 – 10:35 AM	Morning Tea Break	20 mins
10:35 – 11:30 AM	Session 2: Clinical Governance and Executive Responsibility	55 mins
11:30 – 12:30 PM	Session 3: Culture and Continuous Improvement	60 mins
12:30 – 1:00 PM	Lunch Break	30 mins
1:00 – 2:00 PM	Session 4: Embedding Safety Culture in Aged Care	60 mins
2:00 – 3:00 PM	Session 5: Measuring and Maturing Safety Culture	60 mins
3:00 – 3:30 PM	Wrap-Up and Q&A	30 mins

EVENT PRICING:
Early Bird: $800 per person (excluding GST). Register before 16 August 2025 to save!
Standard Price: $895 per person (excluding GST)
* Prices do not include third-party booking or credit card fees.

Members of the Aged Care Industry Association (ACIA) are eligible for a 10% discount on the above prices. Please contact us to receive your discount code.

For assistance or enquiries, please contact our events team at enquiry@acia.asn.au

CAR PARKING:
Complimentary car parking is available on site (subject to availability)
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There are no refunds, however a substitute delegate is welcome.

DISCLAIMER:

The advice and views of speakers and the content of presentations are entirely and exclusively the views of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACIA. ACIA disclaims all liability in relation to actions taken in response to information presented by speakers.

A Spotlight on Clinical Governance in Aged Care Uncovering the WHY, the WHAT and the HOW

A Spotlight on Clinical Governance in Aged Care
Uncovering the WHY, the WHAT and the HOW