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DCM Events

Connecting Leaders in the Business of Ageing

DCM Events brings together the most influential minds in aged care, home care and retirement living. Through our national events program, we create spaces for connection, inspiration, learning and leadership — tailored to the professionals shaping the future of ageing in Australia.

Whether you’re leading a village, managing a care team, building a business, or steering strategy at board level, our events give you direct access to the insights, people and ideas that matter most.

Leaders Summit

Australia’s C-Suite Strategy Forum

The Leaders Summit is the premier business strategy and C-suite networking event for executives in aged care, home care, and retirement living. Held annually, it features over 40 speakers and attracts more than 500 participants from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Designed for C-suite executives, board members, and senior managers in the aged care and retirement living sectors.

The Summit offers deep dives into sector-specific challenges and opportunities, with dedicated breakout sessions for retirement living, home care, and residential care.

Attendees benefit from premium networking opportunities, including extended coffee breaks and exclusive dinners at Sydney's finest hatted restaurants.

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Leaders Summit by DCM Events brings leaders together through national conferences, summits and webinars focused on aged care, home care and retirement living
Village Summit by DCM Events brings Village managers together through national conferences, summits and webinars

Village Summit

Australia’s premier leadership and professional development event

The Village Summit is Australia's leadership and professional development event for managers in the retirement living sector. Held annually across five capital cities, it brings together over 600 Village Managers, Community Managers, Sales Professionals, Regional Leaders, and Head Office Executives for a day of inspiration, growth, and connection.

The Summit explores themes such as wellbeing, leadership, and community engagement, providing attendees with new ideas to enhance resident experiences and organisational goals. Keynote speakers, industry experts, and interactive sessions ensure a comprehensive professional development experience.

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Professional Development Days

Learning That Lifts the Standard

Our in-person PD Days are delivered twice a year in major cities and form the cornerstone of the DCM Institute's learning calendar. These half-day sessions provide village professionals with fresh insights, regulatory updates, case studies and peer networking — all tied to a national points-based accreditation system.

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DCM Webinars

Topical, Timely, Totally Essential

DCM Webinars bring together experts and operators to tackle urgent and emerging issues in the ageing sector — from legislative reform and compliance to workforce planning and digital transformation. With thousands of attendees each year, our webinars provide accessible, real-time guidance and sector-leading thinking.