Sharon Blackburn
Executive Director
BallyCara
Sharon has a breadth and depth of experience spanning 40 plus years in Health and Social Care Sharon joined BallyCara’s Executive Team in March 2019. Sharon has held several Executive leadership roles within ‘for profit’; charity; housing and not for profit organisations. Sharon is a change agent and actively promotes positive ageing.
Sharon has extensive experience serving on international boards. Sharon is a skilled Speaker and has presented at National and International events. In 2016, Sharon was awarded a CBE in the UK New Year’s Honours for services to nursing and the not-for-profit care sector.
SESSIONS
Day 2
1:50
Panel: What can be done to support good mental health practice for staff in high stress environments
Addressing the emotional toll that aged care workers face daily, including grief, high stress, and burnout
Equip staff with the right mental health support programs, trauma-informed care and stress reduction techniques to foster resilience and keep providing high-quality care.
Moderator: Mark Green, National Director Mission & People, Calvary Health
Victoria Winsall, Independent Living Manager, Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative
Sharon Blackburn, Executive Director, BallyCara
Mason Gismondi, Head of Psychosocial Safety, Bupa