The National Care & Support Sector Conference 2026 brings together leaders, policymakers, providers, advocates, and sector professionals to examine the future of care and support in Australia.
We are proud to welcome Senator Kerrynne Liddle, Senator for South Australia and Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, as part of this year’s speaker lineup.
Care in Australia is facing a defining moment. Demand for aged care, disability support, community health, and carer services continues to grow, while the systems and workforce supporting them are under increasing pressure.
This conference creates space for the conversations needed to strengthen the future of care through policy reform, workforce development, cultural safety, and system sustainability.
About the Speaker
Senator Kerrynne Liddle brings a valuable policy perspective to the national care conversation.
Her work sits at the intersection of health, aged care, community services, and public policy. She also brings important insight into the need for culturally safe and community centred approaches, particularly for First Nations communities navigating health and aged care systems.
Why This Conversation Matters
The future of care must be built around people, dignity, access, and accountability.
Senator Liddle’s contribution will support key discussions on:
National aged care policy and reform
Health and care system sustainability
First Nations health and aged care
Culturally safe and community centred care
Workforce development across the care sector
Advocacy for carers, families, and communities
Event Context
The National Care & Support Sector Conference 2026 is focused on the future of aged care, disability support, carer advocacy, workforce sustainability, and system reform.
It brings together national voices committed to improving outcomes for older Australians, people living with disability, carers, families, and communities.