Aged Care Forum 19 February 2026

For ten years, the Brisbane North Aged Care Forum has brought together health and aged care workers sharing knowledge, skills, and experience to enhance care.

In addition to a full program of inspiring speakers, this forum provides an opportunity to build your professional network from across the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.

For ten years, the Brisbane North Aged Care Forum has brought together health and aged care workers sharing knowledge, skills, and experience to enhance care.

In addition to a full program of inspiring speakers, this forum provides an opportunity to build your professional network from across the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.

  • During this forum there will be a Q&A panel discussion on the aged care reform. 

    Panel members: 

      • Ian Poalses | State Manager QLD | Ageing Australia 
      • Michele McLaughlin | Network Director – Engagement & Southeast QLD | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Local Network 
      • Darren Young | Chief Executive Officer | COTA Queensland
      • Eleanor Durrington | Assistant Director, Sector Education | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission


    You are invited to submit your questions here. Questions will be anonymous unless you choose to identify yourself. Question submission closes on 17 February however questions submitted earlier are more likely to be included. 

    Please note in your response if the question is directed at a particular panelist. 

    Submit question
  • Would you like to share your work at a future forum? Would you love to hear from a particular speaker, or representative of an organisation/program? 

    We would love your expression of interest for yourself and others. Please complete the relevant fields (all fields are optional, if you do not know or the field is not applicable, please leave blank). 

    Submit EOI
  • Would you like have a stand/table at a future aged care forum? Express your interest here.

    Submit interest
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