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Paul Sadler appointed to board of Meaningful Ageing Australia
Jun 23 2023
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Respected aged care advocate Paul Sadler has been appointed to the board of Meaningful Ageing Australia.

Paul was formerly CEO of Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) and was instrumental in establishing the new Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA).

Not For Profit Meaningful Ageing Australia is a registered charity that promotes evidence-based spiritual care for the ageing population. Director roles at the charity are voluntary, and are not remunerated.

Meaningful Ageing Chair Nick Ryan said, “We are grateful and delighted to welcome Paul to our board.

“His skills and experience in advocacy, government relations, governance and theology will be an important part of the board’s support of our organisation’s revised strategic direction against the changing environment of the sector.”

Earlier this month, Paul was appointed to the board of Meals on Wheels.

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