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As an FCPA who also has an MBA from Macquarie
University, Mamarelis has no doubt that having
relevant commercial and accounting skills is crucial
in the not-for-profit sector. “That’s certainly been
invaluable in my role.”
He will continue to use such skills in the years
to come as Whiddon helps put aged care in the
spotlight for all the right reasons. “It’s a good
industry,” he says. “It’s a caring industry. The
outcomes that we’re able to generate are quite
incredible. I think the first step is about perceptions.
We still have a lot of work to do with changing
perceptions.”
As Mamarelis contemplates a new era for the
aged-care sector, he hopes government and other
investors will up the ante with funding, capital grants
and workforce initiatives to promote the sector. Other
changes could involve initiatives such as allowing
greater co-contributions from residents who can
afford to pay.
“Those sorts of things are going to make aged care
viable again. That’s when investment will flourish.” ●
CPA Australia – INTHEBLACK, Chris Mamarelis FCPA
Inspiring innovation: Leading the way in aged care
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