As day to day demands grow and expectations rise, everyday practice is changing.
The VCare Podcast is the go-to place to explore fresh thinking on care, community, and village management.
Join experts and peers as they share practical insights that lift teams and outcomes for residents.
Latest Episode
August 21, 2025 ⋅ 46 min.
The Real Impact of Nutrition in Residential Care:
Practical Strategies with Terryn Choat
Nutrition in aged care is more than what is on the plate – it is about dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life. Registered Dietitian Terryn Choat explains why food first strategies, early red flag detection, and collaboration across the care team with VCare lead to better outcomes. We unpack the limits of BMI in older adults, the risks of over relying on supplements and laxatives, and how personalised plans and a positive food culture help residents flourish.
March 6, 2025 ⋅ 45 min.
Keeping Residents on Their Feet:
A Conversation with Jessie Snowdon
Mobility in aged care is often misunderstood. Physiotherapist Jessie Snowdon, founder of On the Go Physio, joins us to clarify what truly keeps older adults active and independent. We bust myths, link movement with cognitive health, and share actions that work: strength and balance for falls prevention, assistive devices that support independence, addressing common facility challenges, and documenting and tracking progress. We finish with ways to empower residents to move with confidence, plus how VCare supports mobility and rehabilitation through clear care plans and consistent documentation.
June 27, 2024 ⋅ 60 min.
Digital Transformation in Aged Care:
Smarter Pain Management with PainChek and VCare
Join David Allsopp (Head of Business Development ANZ, PainChek), Catherine Smith (Senior Clinician, PainChek), Elizabeth Lear (Clinical Support Specialist, VCare Software), and Lynda Irvine (Head of Clinical Services, Summerset Group Holdings). We explore how digital tools streamline assessment and follow up, help teams save time, and improve pain management processes for residents. Ideal for carers, clinicians, and facility managers looking for practical next steps.
April 12, 2024 ⋅ 22 min.
Enhancing Aged Care Excellence:
Expert Strategies with Elizabeth Lear – Part 2
Elizabeth Lear blends auditing rigour with frontline nursing experience to share practical ways to lift processes in aged care. In this episode we unpack how to promote teamwork and delegate effectively to manage caregiver burden, and practical ways to overcome common auditing challenges.
March 15, 2024 ⋅ 23 min.
Enhancing Aged Care Excellence:
Expert Strategies with Elizabeth Lear – Part 1
Elizabeth Lear blends auditing rigour with frontline nursing experience to share practical ways to lift processes in aged care. In this episode we unpack three essentials: what a great handover report looks like, techniques for navigating difficult conversations, and simple habits that support resident and staff wellbeing.