Innovation and collaboration celebrated at 2025 Murrumbidgee Aged Care Forum

MPHN’s General Practice and Aged Care Incentive Coordinator Jane Gerhard, Clinical Programs and Emergency Response Manager Peta Anderson, and Healthy Ageing and Palliative Care Manager Shelley Gledhill at the 2025 Murrumbidgee Aged Care Forum.

Aged care professionals from across the region came together this week to celebrate the strength, innovation and collaboration of the rural aged care sector at the 2025 Murrumbidgee Aged Care Forum. 

The Murrumbidgee Aged Care Consortium, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), and Charles Sturt’s Three Rivers Department of Rural Health (DRH), hosted the special event at the Deniliquin RSL Club on Tuesday 6 May to shine a light on the important work happening in aged care across rural and regional communities. 

The forum brought together a wide range of attendees including residential aged care providers, home care workers, educators, health practitioners, assessment and referral services, and advocacy organisations. 

MPHN’s Healthy Ageing and Palliative Care Manager Shelley Gledhill said the forum provided a vital opportunity for professionals to connect, share insights and look ahead. 

“This is the second aged care forum we’ve put on, and it’s a great opportunity to recognise the resilience of our workforce, share new initiatives and strengthen collaboration across the sector,” Ms Gledhill said. 

“It’s also an important platform for rural professional development and for showcasing innovative ways aged care providers are adapting to meet the evolving needs of older people, and the strengthened aged care quality standards.” 

The forum featured case studies, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to address the challenges and opportunities faced in the aged care industry, with a strong focus on locally led initiatives and cutting-edge approaches. 

MPHN CEO Stewart Gordon said events like this are crucial in supporting aged care providers as they navigate reform and workforce pressures. 

“Our region’s aged care professionals go above and beyond every day, and this forum is about equipping them with support, recognition and new tools to continue delivering high-quality care,” he said. 

The Murrumbidgee Aged Care Consortium, MPHN, and Three Rivers DRH would like to thank all presenters, participants and community members who contributed to the forum’s success.