Time Well Spent Podcast | Conversations on Aged Care, the NDIS, and Health

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Candid conversations with the executives and thought leaders shaping aged care, the NDIS, and health in Australia.

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with Dane Mitchell & Rose Plater

About the Podcast

Time Well Spent explores aged care, the NDIS, and health through candid conversations with executives and thought leaders shaping the industry.

Each 40–60 minute episode asks bold, sometimes controversial questions about reform, workforce, finance, design, and innovation — opening space for leaders to share what they really think about the industry and its future.

Produced by TBC Studios

80.8k

YouTube views

7,330+

Total downloads

761+

Hours watched

84%

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Meet the Hosts

Dane Mitchell

Managing Director, Optimum Allied Health

Built Optimum Allied Health from a small gym in Yamba in 2013 into a multi-site allied health provider delivering physiotherapy, exercise physiology and occupational therapy across the eastern seaboard. Aged care services span 50+ residential facilities from Sydney to Brisbane, with six clinics across Northern NSW and Southern QLD. Board member at St Andrew's Village Ballina & Byron Bay.

Rose Plater

General Manager, Clients & Innovation at Paynters

General Manager of Clients & Innovation at Paynters, one of Australia's leading aged care construction and refurbishment companies, where she drives client relationships and innovation across major aged care building projects. An accountant by trade and aged care board member, Rose brings a unique combination of financial acumen and frontline sector experience to the podcast. Previously held senior roles at Lutheran Services (including GM Aged Care Operations) and GM of Strategy at UnitingCare Queensland.

Previous Guests

Industry leaders who have joined us for a conversation.

Dr Nick Coatsworth

Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Australia. Nine Network medical expert and presenter.

Mel Argent

CEO of Rockpool Residential Aged Care. One of Australia's most dynamic aged care leaders.

Paul Sadler

38 years in the sector. Former CEO of Presbyterian Aged Care and ACSA. Chair of Meals on Wheels Australia.

Chris Mamarelis

CEO of Whiddon. 25+ years across aged care, with expert evidence at the Royal Commission.

Charles Moore

CEO of BaptistCare, Australia's third-largest integrated care provider.

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