As CEO of Access Care Network Australia, an organisation dedicated to the delivery of high-quality independent assessments for older people, people with disabilities, and those requiring assistance to discharge from hospital, Ricki leads a team of 300+ people across the country.Â
She believes that independent assessment with a strong focus on reablement is a valuable intervention in its own right, resulting in better outcomes for clients and supporting a sustainable aged care system. This belief was reinforced as a Churchill Fellow when, in 2017 she studied the implementation of reablement in the UK, Denmark and New Zealand and reached the conclusion that Australia has the policy, systems and value set to enable it to offer its older citizens the best ageing experience in the world. The Royal Commission report creates the impetus to see that come to fruition.
Ricki’s professional qualifications include a Bachelor of Business, Masters of Business Administration and a Doctor of Business Administration.