Aged care
ONLY in SATURDAY: Mike Baird on the wonder of good work
Dec 06 2023
1 min read
Lauren Broomham

In his podium speech at the ACCPA National Conference in October, the HammondCare CEO was momentarily overcome with emotion when he spoke of his two daughters Cate and Laura, who instead of pursuing aspirational careers in the law, business or banking, have chosen to become personal carers. 

Read the full story – plus Mike’s thoughts on the new sunrise for aged care – in this week’s final issue of SATURDAY for 2023 – subscribe here now for just $275 for 12 months. 

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