Aged Care Confidential Podcast | Real Stories, Real Care
Aged Care Confidential Podcast | Real Stories, Real Care
Podcast Description
Aged Care Confidential lifts the curtain on what really happens inside residential care - from the hilarious to the heartbreaking. Hosted by Amanda in rural NSW, this podcast gives voice to those who live it, breathe it, and never back down.
Aged Care Confidential is hosted by Amanda, a seasoned leader in rural residential aged care who’s seen it all - and isn’t afraid to talk about it. This podcast dives head-first into the stories and conversations that too often get swept under the rug.
From broken systems to quiet resilience, from impossible staffing ratios to moments of laughter in the tea room - this is for the carers, nurses, kitchen hands, managers, and anyone who's ever gone above and beyond for someone else’s family.
No fluff. No corporate polish. Just truth, care, and connection.
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The podcast explores themes such as systemic challenges in aged care, personal stories of resilience, and humorous moments among staff, with episodes like Unapologetic Leadership in Aged Care featuring voices and insights from influential figures in the industry that seek to drive reform and promote empathy.

Aged Care Confidential lifts the curtain on what really happens inside residential care – from the hilarious to the heartbreaking. Hosted by Amanda in rural NSW, this podcast gives voice to those who live it, breathe it, and never back down.
Aged Care Confidential is hosted by Amanda, a seasoned leader in rural residential aged care who’s seen it all – and isn’t afraid to talk about it. This podcast dives head-first into the stories and conversations that too often get swept under the rug.
From broken systems to quiet resilience, from impossible staffing ratios to moments of laughter in the tea room – this is for the carers, nurses, kitchen hands, managers, and anyone who’s ever gone above and beyond for someone else’s family.
No fluff. No corporate polish. Just truth, care, and connection.
In this debut episode of Aged Care Confidential, Amanda sits down with Viv Allanson OAM—visionary CEO of Maroba and fearless voice in aged care reform. Hear how she’s reshaping the system through advocacy, empathy, and leadership that refuses to settle for less. A must-listen for changemakers in care.

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