Josh McFarlane, CEO of Catholic Healthcare

In this Conversations at the Wharf interview, Josh McFarlan, CEO of Catholic Healthcare, reflects on the scale of change facing the aged care sector as demand for community-based support accelerates. He emphasises that providers have a tremendous amount of work ahead, but he remains energised and optimistic about the sector’s ability to respond.

McFarlan points to major opportunities to lift productivity by redesigning care models, freeing up staff time, and embracing technology and innovation to streamline operations. He stresses that the sector is full of committed, ambitious leaders, and that collaboration across providers will be essential to meeting the needs of older Australians in the years ahead.

Conversations at the wharf speaker:

• Josh McFarlane, CEO of Catholic Healthcare