# Event Details - **Event Name**: Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: NDIS , SIL Operators, Aged Care CEOs, CFOs, directors, compliance leaders, finance executives, HR managers, SIL operators are invited!About this EventAs the NDIS, SIL, and aged care sectors face increasing financial pressure, tighter compliance obligations, workforce challenges, and major regulatory reform, the 2026 Melbourne National Care Leaders’ Summit delivers a critical full-day executive forum focused on protecting provider sustainability, governance, and operational performance.This high-level summit brings together CEOs, CFOs, directors, compliance leaders, finance executives, HR managers, SIL operators, and aged care providers to explore the most pressing financial and compliance issues shaping the care sector in 2026 and beyond.Attendees will gain practical, real-world strategies from industry experts across:✔ NDIS compliance, fraud prevention & audit readiness✔ The future of SIL under the NDIS reform agenda✔ SCHADS Award 2026 workforce risks & cost pressures✔ Tax structures, asset protection & provider risk management✔ Financial reporting & operational governance✔ Employer obligations, payroll & workforce compliance✔ Mergers, acquisitions & selling NDIS businesses✔ Transitioning participants from NDIS to aged care systems✔ Building sustainable workforce and operational modelsWhy AttendThis summit is designed to move beyond theory - delivering actionable guidance providers can implement immediately to strengthen governance, reduce risk exposure, improve financial oversight, and adapt to major sector reform.You’ll leave with:• Greater clarity around compliance expectations in 2026• Practical strategies to reduce financial and operational risk• Insight into the future direction of SIL and aged care reform• Workforce compliance tools under SCHADS and Fair Work scrutiny• Stronger understanding of reporting, governance, and sustainability• Confidence to navigate growth, restructuring, or transition planningWho should attend?This event is ideal for:• CEOs & Executive Leaders• CFOs & Finance Teams• Directors & Board Members• Compliance & Risk Managers• HR & Workforce Leaders• Operations Managers• SIL Providers & NDIS Operators• Aged Care Providers• Business Owners, Advisors & Investors in Care ServicesFeatured SpeakersDavid Moody – Management Governance Australia - Disability reform, SIL, compliance, housing, workforce & system changeBen Ingham – Senior Manager, Data Analytics, RSM AustraliaLisa Baker – Health Care Providers Association -Management Consultant & Workforce Development SpecialistKey Sessions include:• NDIS Integrity, Compliance & Fraud Risk Management• The SIL Reset: Commissioning, Cost Control & NDIS Reform• SCHADS Award 2026: Workforce Compliance & Operational Risk• Financial & Operational Reporting Frameworks• Employer Obligations & Payroll Risk• Tax Structures & Asset Protection Strategies• Buying or Selling an NDIS Business• Transitioning from NDIS to Aged CareNetworking OpportunityConclude the day with optional networking drinks at the RACV ground floor bar - an opportunity to connect with fellow care sector leaders, providers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.Book your ticket today - book a table of 8 or attend individuallyProgram9.00am - 9.30am : Registration and arrival 9.30am - 9.40am : Welcome and introductions 9.45am - 10.20am : NDIS Integrity, Compliance & Fraud Risk ManagementDavid Moody Management Governance Australia This session provides an in-depth examination of compliance risk, fraud exposure, and governance obligations under the evolving integrity framework.Attendees will gain practical guidance on implementing internal controls, preparing for audits and reviews, responding to regulator enquiries, and reducing the risk of funding recovery, sanctions, or reputational damage. The session focuses on prevention, preparedness, and defensible operational practices.10.20am - 10.55am : NDIS Reset: Commissioning, Cost Control & the Redesign of Supported Living in the new NDISDavid Moody : Management Governance Australia This session will take a system-level view of what the “SIL reset” truly means -exploring the transition from block-funded growth to commissioned service delivery, the evolving SIL–SDA interdependency, and the strategic decisions providers must make now to remain viable in a capped, compliance-driven market.​Attendees will gain critical insight into how to reposition their services, manage funding risk, and adapt operating models in a future where SIL is no longer guaranteed—but earned through evidence, performance, and alignment with government priorities.10.55am - 11.10am Sponsors note : Weel 11.10am - 11.25am : Morning Tea 11.30am - 12.00pm : Understanding NDIS and Aged Care Effective Structure for Tax and Asset Protection PurposesThis session provides a detailed examination of corporate, trust, and group structures, with a focus on tax efficiency, asset protection, and risk management for providers operating in complex service environments.Attendees will gain insight into how different structures impact liability exposure, funding flows, governance responsibilities, and long-term sustainability.12.00pm - 12.30pm : Navigating Employers’ ObligationsElizabeth Lucas : Grant Thornton Employer compliance remains a significant operational and financial risk for NDIS and aged care providers.This session provides a comprehensive overview of employer obligations in 2026, including fringe benefits tax, payroll tax, superannuation and PAYG withholding.The presentation will examine how multi-jurisdictional operations and complex rostering models increase exposure to non-compliance and provide an update on impending changes. Attendees will gain practical guidance on dealing with current regulatory expectations, reducing the risk of penalties, retrospective liabilities and audit findings.12.30pm - 12.45pm ​: Q & A 12.45pm - 1.15pm : Lunch 1.15pm - 1.45pm : SCHADS Award 2026: Workforce Compliance, Cost Pressures & Operational Risk for NDIS and Aged Care ProvidersBen Ingham - RSM Australia This session delivers a detailed, practical examination of SCHADS as it applies in the current operating environment, with a strong focus on NDIS-funded services including SIL, in-home supports, and community-based programs. 'Attendees will gain clarity on award classifications, minimum pay rates, allowances, broken shifts, sleepovers, overtime, and rostering obligations, and how these interact with funding constraints and service delivery models.The session will explore how recent Fair Work Commission decisions and compliance expectations in 2026 are reshaping workforce cost structures and requiring providers to reassess rostering models, employment contracts, payroll systems, and internal controls.For organisations operating across both NDIS and aged care services, this session will address the increasing complexity of managing a shared workforce across different industrial frameworks.This session is designed for CEOs, CFOs, HR leaders, compliance managers, and operational executives seeking to strengthen workforce governance, protect organisational viability, and ensure compliance in an increasingly regulated and scrutinised sector.​1.45pm - 2.00pm Q & A 2. 00pm - 2.15pm Break 2.15pm - 3.30pm (inc Q & A ) : Transitioning from NDIS to Aged Care: Funding, Processes & Operational OversightLisa Baker Health Care Providers Association Transitioning services from NDIS funding to aged care programs presents operational, financial, and compliance challenges. This session explores the practical considerations involved in managing these transitions, including funding coordination, application processes, service alignment, and risk management.Attendees will gain guidance on maintaining continuity of support, managing operational handover, and ensuring compliance across funding systems during transition periods.3.30pm - 4.00pm Buying or Selling an Existing NDIS BusinessMark Hunn NDIStress Mergers, acquisitions, and exits within the NDIS sector require careful navigation of financial, legal, and compliance risk.This session examines the full lifecycle of buying or selling an NDIS business, including valuation drivers, due diligence priorities, regulatory considerations, and transition planning.Attendees will gain a clear understanding of common transaction risks, compliance red flags, and strategies to protect service continuity, workforce stability, and funding integrity during ownership change.4​.00pm - 4.30pm Q & A and Panel 4.30pm - 5.30pm : Networking and Depart - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbourne-care-leaders’-summit-finance-and-compliance-in-ndis-and-aged-care/100001989265964048 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: RACV City Club - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 250, max: 311.97, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: RACV City Club - **lat**: -37.8155199 - **long**: 144.9594411 - **full address**: RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cdae425f173d0cdc9de8de531b8598516431145eddf368877555903bcbe247e8-rimg-w1200-h659-dc494891-gmir.jpg?v=1778944104 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care being held? - **A:** Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care takes place on Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care? - **A:** Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care is organized by NDISLINK Conferences and Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Melbourne Care Leaders’ Summit: Finance & Compliance in NDIS and Aged Care", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cdae425f173d0cdc9de8de531b8598516431145eddf368877555903bcbe247e8-rimg-w1200-h659-dc494891-gmir.jpg?v=1778944104", "startDate": "2026-05-26T09:30:00+10:00", "endDate": "2026-05-26T17:00:00+10:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbourne-care-leaders’-summit-finance-and-compliance-in-ndis-and-aged-care/100001989265964048", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "RACV City Club", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "501 Bourke Street", "postalCode": "3000", "addressLocality": "Melbourne", "addressRegion": "VI", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-37.8155199", "longitude": "144.9594411" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "NDIS , SIL Operators, Aged Care CEOs, CFOs, directors, compliance leaders, finance executives, HR managers, SIL operators are invited!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-16", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-26T17:00:00+10:00", "validFrom": "2026-05-16", "lowPrice": "250.00", "highPrice": "311.97", "price": "250.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbourne-care-leaders’-summit-finance-and-compliance-in-ndis-and-aged-care/100001989265964048" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbourne-care-leaders’-summit-finance-and-compliance-in-ndis-and-aged-care/100001989265964048", "price": "311.97", "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbourne-care-leaders’-summit-finance-and-compliance-in-ndis-and-aged-care/100001989265964048", "price": "250.00", "name": "Table of 8" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "NDISLINK Conferences and Events", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ndislink-conferences-and-events/22283724", "description": "NDISLINK Conferences and Events hosts seminars, conferences, workshops and networking events for NDIS Registered Providers, SDA Representatives and stakeholders across Australia. Events are designed to update, inform and educate and offer opportunities to build on new working relationships" } ] } ] ```