Main Stage
The Main Stage serves as the main destination for engaging and educational sessions, featuring well-known guest speakers and presenters throughout the weekend.
MC’d by Nathan Cassar
FRIDAY 26 JUNE
10.15am - 11.15am: Keynote Address: "You're too old for that!" - Redefining the Rules of Ageing
Jan Herdman, Ageless Transformations
Who decides what you can and can’t do as you get older?
Jan Herdman is proving those limits don’t apply. She’s shattering stereotypes around ageing, showing that strength, love, adventure, and fresh beginnings belong to every stage of life.
She leads The Vitality Circle, a community for women over 50 to connect, learn, and stay inspired with expert guest speakers. And in 2026, she’ll host a powerful Transformation Experience Event for women ready to step into their next chapter with confidence.
With warmth, humour, and real-world wisdom, Jan invites you to remember one thing:
You’re never too old for that.
11.45am - 12.15pm: Home care & Aged Care Planning
Jennifer Knox, HomeMade
12.45pm - 1.15pm: "Where Do We Even Start?" Navigating Family Decisions Around Ageing and Care
Kelly Neighbour, Kannen Mediation
Join Kannen Mediation as they explore how to navigate some of life’s most important, and often challenging, conversations around ageing, care, and family decision-making, including key ageing transitions such as moving into aged care. This session will introduce mediation as a practical, structured way for older individuals, families, and aged care providers to work through differing views, reduce conflict, and reach clear, workable outcomes. With real-life examples and simple strategies, attendees will gain insight into how the right conversation at the right time can support better decisions and more positive transitions.
1.45pm - 2.15pm: Support at Home - Your Questions Answered
Ronelle Hutchinson, Silverchain Group
Understanding the changes to aged care can feel overwhelming. To help make things clearer, we will explain what the new Support at Home program is, how the program works, what has changed, and what it means for your care.
We will also guide you through the new categories, what contributing to your care means for your hip pocket, and the options available to you.
2.45pm - 3.15pm: Beyond Memory: The Power of Staying Mentally Engaged
Shannon Chin, Fit Minds Australia
Beyond Memory: The Power of Staying Mentally Engaged explores how meaningful cognitive engagement can support brain health, confidence, social connection and overall wellbeing as we age. This interactive presentation highlights the importance of staying mentally active through enjoyable activities, conversation, creativity and connection – not just for healthy ageing, but also for people living with dementia and other cognitive challenges. Attendees will discover practical ways to stimulate the mind, reduce social isolation and create meaningful moments of engagement in everyday life. Join Fit Minds Australia to experience how cognitive stimulation can bring joy, purpose and connection at every stage of life.
SATURDAY 27 JUNE
10.15am - 11.15am: Keynote Address: Making Confident Choices About Care, Costs and Home
Rachel Lane, Aged Care Gurus
Ageing well doesn’t happen by accident — it comes from understanding your options and making informed choices early. In this practical and engaging session, Rachel Lane cuts through the confusion around ageing, care and costs in Australia. She explores what ageing well really looks like, from staying independent at home to knowing when and how to access support, and what it will actually cost. With real-world examples and plain-English explanations, this presentation empowers individuals and families to plan ahead, avoid common mistakes and feel confident about the years ahead.
11.45am - 12.15pm: TBC
12.45pm - 1.15pm: Scam Awareness – Your Best Defence
Charles Fellner, Scam Awareness Educator
Learn how to recognise, avoid, and respond to today’s most common scams targeting Australians. This practical session breaks down real-world scam tactics—from phone and text fraud to online and investment scams—in clear, simple terms. You’ll discover how scammers build trust, create urgency, and exploit everyday situations, plus the warning signs to watch for. The session also covers what to do if you or someone you know is targeted, including steps to protect your identity, finances, and wellbeing. Designed especially for older Australians, this talk will leave you better informed, more confident, and far harder for scammers to deceive.
1.45pm - 2.15pm: TBC
2.45pm - 3.15pm: Ageing Well: A Holistic Approach to Care
David Fleming, Home Care Assistance
Explore the importance of taking a holistic approach to ageing and in-home care, recognising that wellbeing extends beyond physical support alone. Drawing on Home Care Assistance’s Balanced Care Method™, David Fleming will share how social connection, cognitive engagement, meaningful activities, family involvement and community participation can positively impact quality of life for older Australians. The session will highlight practical examples including client lunches, information sessions, social connection programs and companionship-based care that support independence, emotional wellbeing and healthy ageing. Real client stories and feedback will demonstrate how relationship-focused care can create better outcomes for both clients and their families.