2026 LCA Aged Care Networking Forum

We’re thrilled to be preparing for this year’s LCA Aged Care Networking Forum, and we have some exciting announcements coming soon!

When: May 7-8, 2026
Where: Nauru House, Melbourne

We’re exploring the possibility of offering a specialised AI & Cyber Security Pre-Session on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 2:30-5:00pm ahead of the main Forum. Given our jam-packed schedule over the two Forum days, this would provide dedicated time to explore these critical topics in depth.

Please complete our brief survey to help determine if  there is sufficient interest to proceed by 10 March 2026:  AI & Cyber Security Pre-Session – Expression of Interest.

What’s New in 2026?

This year, we’re mixing things up and introducing fresh elements based on your feedback. The consultations we’ve been conducting with you have already provided wonderful insights, and we’re committed to ensuring this year’s Forum continues to deliver the high-quality outcomes and meaningful connections you’ve come to expect.

We’re also creating a manual that will be distributed to all attendees online before the Forum to give you a chance to find out more about each organisation. This resource will showcase our entire Lutheran aged care community and help everyone get to know each other better.

Please send through 2-3 pages with the following info about your organisation:

• key information and contact details
• a few photos (of your facilities, teams, or services)
• info about your key personnel and leadership team
• current projects or initiatives
• anything else that helps others understand who you are and what you do!

More details about submission deadlines and format requirements coming soon!

We’re also calling for expressions of interest from organisations within our network who would like to present on topics that could benefit the broader Lutheran aged care community. Have you implemented an innovative program? Overcome a significant challenge? Developed a best practice approach? We want to hear from you!

Submit your presentation proposal via this link by 10 March 2026 here: Networking Forum 2026 Session Proposal Form.

If you have not already done so,  please email me directly at mary.sofoclis@lca.org.au to register your interest.