Government Policy

Villages, Care and Government. A State of the Nation Review - Pat Sparrow at the LEADERS SUMMIT 2017

Mar 29 2017 Updated May 3, 2023

Andrew Kennedy

1 min read

Using her 20+ years’ experience in aged care policy and politics from a provider, consumer and government (as a bureaucrat and ministerial adviser) perspective Pat Sparrow, CEO of Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) discusses the issues facing the industry, including the threats and opportunities in current business models in aged care and seniors housing.

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