Aged Care Essentials

Business and Financial Acumen

 Approximately 50 minutes
 Released  Feb 2026
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Anchor Academy’s Business and Financial Acumen course, led by Sarah Marciano (Specialist Consultant in Support at Home, Operations and Compliance), is a premier training programme designed specifically for leaders and clinical teams within the home care sector. This approximately 50-minute course provides the frameworks necessary to navigate the complexities of the Support at Home (SAH) Program, focusing on quarterly budget planning, cost-driver analysis, and person-centred financial communication.

Looking to train your team? You can purchase multiple licenses directly at checkout and then send invitations directly to your team members for immediate access. 
Price excl. GST
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Presented by Sarah Marciano

Why is this course essential for your organisation?

In the wake of the 2025 Aged Care reforms, the role of the Care Partner has evolved far beyond clinical oversight. Care Partners are now the primary link between an individual’s support needs and the provider’s financial viability. 

Is your team fully equipped to embed its principles into everyday practice?
  Ensure compliance
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial responsibilities under the new Aged Care Act, ensuring service delivery remains both compliant and organisationally sustainable.
 Quarterly budget management
Learn to move from reactive to proactive budget management by analysing expenditure patterns, identifying under-utilisation, and accurately forecasting future needs.
 Build communication confidence
The training provides a clear overview of the consequences of failing to comply with the Code, including the possibility of a Banning Order, reinforcing the importance of adhering to these professional standards.
 Identify key cost drivers
Understand the variables that impact profitability, including labour costs, travel logistics, administrative overheads, and the management of sub-contractor margins.
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What you will learn

This session will guide your team through the core components of the Business and Financial Acumen in the current aged care context.  We also provide a real-world scenario involving a client with clinical decline, demonstrating how to negotiate increased support within fixed budget parameters.
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The duality of financial responsibility

Examining how Care Partners simultaneously safeguard the individual’s budget and the organisation’s financial health.

SAH funding structure

A deep dive into the transition from HCP to SAH, including the new funding classifications and price transparency requirements.

The quarterly review process

Prerequisites for successful reviews, focusing on outcome alignment and demand forecasting.

Cost analysis and operational impact

How rostering efficiency, service mix, and travel planning directly influence the bottom line.
YOUR FACILITATOR

Meet Your Expert Facilitator

Sarah has an extensive background in both Homecare services & Residential services. She brings a wealth of experience in clinical and corporate governance, quality and safety, and aged care reform. Sarah’s key capabilities centre around strengthening organisational resilience and ensuring compliance within the aged care sector.

Sarah Marciano

Specialist Consultant in Support at Home, Operations and Compliance

Group Enrolment

Looking to train your team? You can purchase multiple licenses directly at checkout and then send invitations directly to your team members for immediate access. Alternatively, if you would like to pay via invoice, please click the button below to submit an enquiry. Our team will get back to you within 2 business days with an invoice and payment instructions.

Bespoke Training

We also offer bespoke training and workshops, tailored to your organisation's specific requirements. If you would like to discuss this option further, please click the button below to reach out to our team. Our team will get back to you within 2 business days to learn more about your requirements and how we can help you.
 

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