Vic aged care leader calls for providers to unite

The acting chief executive officer of Benetas has highlighted the importance of collaboration among aged care providers, as ageing baby boomers will create unprecedented demand for the sector.

Speaking at the organisation’s public annual general meeting, Sharon McGowan stressed the need for a united force for ageing in the state.

Representatives from Government and industry joined the not-for-profit provider, as it reflected on 60 years of service, and shared its vision for the future.

In the past year, Benetas has increased its commitment to clinical governance, and expanded its quality and risk management team, to ensure appropriate care throughout its services.

The group has extended its community and respite care services, and conducted reviews of 13 residential facilities.

As a result, one facility has been closed, and all the group’s other low care facilities have undergone a major capital program.

“One of our objectives is to ensure that clients are at the centre of everything we do, and through my daily contact with our staff and volunteers, I know just how strongly this objective is felt by all,” said Ms McGowan. 

“I have been humbled by the dedication of our people, their compassion for clients and families, their strength in adversity, their joy in success, and their genuine affection for the Benetas community.”