Leaders today are navigating complex issues and challenges in residential care, home care, disability and community services. These challenges are consistent with those also experienced across the health sector
That is why ACHSM is committed to advancing integrated leadership across aged care, disability and community services by providing leaders with dedicated support, events and professional development programs.
ACHSM is the peak professional body for health, community and care managers and leaders across Australasia. Our vision is better leadership for healthier communities, and our programs are built around one belief: that strong leadership, wherever it sits in the system, leads to better outcomes for the people receiving care.
Aged care, disability and community services leaders have always had a place in this College. That is why ACHSM is dedicated to providing support, events and professional development programs designed specifically for leaders in this sector.
Connect with peers and mentors who have managed through the same regulatory reform, workforcepressure and rising community expectations you are navigating. ACHSM brings together leaders from community, care and support services alongside the broader health management network to deliver professional learning programs, monthlywebcasts and a range of online andfacilitated activities.
Through ACHSM Certification and Fellowship, your experience in community, care and support services leadership can be formally assessed and recognised.
Mentoring pairs you with experienced leaders from across the sector, including community, care and support services, to support your development and help you navigate your own leadership style.
ACHSM members contribute to the conversations that shape health and community, care and support services policy in Australasia. Leadership in this sector has a seat at that table, and your membership is part of how that seat is held.
As a member, you will unlock access to networking events, monthly webcasts, professional development programs, certification and monthyl eNews updates.
ACHSM is here to support health leaders at every stage of your career - whether you’re building operational expertise, preparing for credentialling or stepping into more senior roles.
Recent webcasts available in the ACHSM Member Portal include;
Communicating for Safety, Equity and Access
Leader Insights with Prof Michael Kidd AO
Legal & Ethical Issues with AI in Healthcare & Telehealth
Shifting ground: what care sector employers need to know
Interprofessional Collaborative Practise
The new National Model for Clinical Governance
Designing a Sustainable Aged Care System
Big Data and AI
Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Risk Prediction
Journeys and Challenges in Healthcare
A fireside chat: health leadership in changing contexts
Leading Prevention and Equity in a Complex Health System
Top tips for Health Managers wishing to pursue a board position
Smarter spending: boosting productivity
The Mindful Leader: Calm is a Strategy
Leading Health Care Managers in a Complex and Constrained System: Strategies and Challenges
Canadain College of Health Leaders insights
Health and Aged Care Law Update
ACHSM supports leaders in aged care, disability and community services at every stage of their career.
Speak to ACHSM Member Services today about what level of membership is right for you.
