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01 Unapologetic Leadership in Aged Care: A Conversation with Viv Allanson

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 Podcast | Real Stories, Real Care
Aged Care Confidential Podcast | Real Stories, Real Care
01 Unapologetic Leadership in Aged Care: A Conversation with Viv Allanson
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What happens when a CEO refuses to accept “good enough” in aged care? You get Viv Allanson – fearless advocate, visionary leader, and the heartbeat of Maroba Aged Care.

In this deeply honest first episode of Aged Care Confidential, Amanda is joined by the powerhouse that is Viv Allanson OAM – whose voice has become a rallying cry for progress across the sector. From her beginnings as a registered nurse to becoming one of the country’s most influential aged care leaders, Viv shares what it really takes to lead change in a system that often resists it.

They unpack the cracks in the current model, the emotional toll of care work, and how real leadership means listening, pushing back, and lifting others as you rise.

This episode is equal parts rallying call and masterclass in impact. If you’ve ever felt like the only one questioning the way things are done, this is your sign to keep going.


Why You Need to Listen:

  • Challenge the Norm: Hear why aged care needs brave, persistent leaders … now more than ever.
  • Lead With Heart: Learn how empathy and advocacy fuel Viv’s leadership (and how you can lead from any level).
  • Educate & Empower: Discover how Maroba became a teaching facility that grows more than just careers – it grows confidence.
  • Change the Conversation: Get fired up to raise your voice, back your values, and fight for dignity in care.


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🔹 About Amanda – Amanda is an aged care professional, advocate, and the voice behind Aged Care Confidential. Her mission is to bring transparency, truth, and heart back into the conversation around care. Learn more about Amanda and her work at agedcareconfidential.com.au

🔹 About Viv – Viv Allanson OAM is CEO of Maroba and a nationally recognised leader known for her unscripted, passionate commentary on aged care reform, nursing, and human-first leadership. Explore her work at maroba.com.au or Follow her on LinkedIn.

Real talk from the frontline of aged care.