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.
That’s why Aged Care Confidential brings you raw, honest conversations straight from the frontline of aged care…
Told by the people who live it, not just those who lead it.
June 24, 2025
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.
Listen →Aged care professionals are burnt out, overwhelmed, and rarely listened to. This podcast shines a light on their lived experiences—not to complain, but to create connection and change.
If you work in aged care and want to feel seen, supported, and maybe even have a laugh—you’re in the right place.
EN, Residential Aged Care
Facility Manager, Regional NSW
Home Care Support Worker
Amanda is a rural NSW aged care leader with 15+ years on the frontline. She's navigated floods, bushfires, under-resourcing, and heartbreak—and she's still here, advocating for better. Her leadership is shaped by humanity, honesty, and hard-won wisdom. This podcast is her call to action, and her way to give voice to those who deserve to be heard.
This podcast is her call to action, and her way to give voice to those who deserve to be heard.
“Sometimes care doesn’t clock off.” – Amanda
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You’ll find straight-up answers to some of the most common questions about Aged Care Confidential—what we do, who it’s for, and how you can get involved.
We speak with, not for, aged care workers. This one answers who’ll get the most out of the podcast.
We dive into everything aged care workers actually deal with—burnout, policy gaps, workplace culture, red tape, and the human moments that keep people going.
Nope. While it centres frontline voices, anyone who cares about the aged care sector—families, advocates, even decision-makers—is welcome to listen in and learn.
Yes, always. We protect names and details when sharing sensitive experiences, so people can speak freely without risk.
Absolutely. We want to hear what matters to you. Use our contact form or DM us on socials to pitch an idea.
