Community Partnerships for Rural Aged Care with Brad Grieve & Linda Doolan

In today's episode, we are joined by Brad Grieve and Linda Doolan from Mable. Mable operates a Community Partnerships program, a social enterprise model that connects aged care providers, community organizations, and local support workers through an online platform. The program initially began in rural and remote areas of Australia before expanding to regional metro regions. Services offered include personal care, daily living support, transport, meal preparation, and social support. Community centers play a crucial role in the program by coordinating services between clients and providers. With over 100 community centers already involved nationally, the program aims to support community sustainability.

Both Brad and Linda are dedicated to helping older residents live at home while transforming what home care looks like in rural Australia. They work to make care accessible and create fulfilling work opportunities for locals. Having grown up in a small country town, Linda understands the challenges of accessing services and the power of locally led solutions. She is passionate about building capacity in remote areas. Brad, meanwhile, understands people's strong desire to remain in their local communities for as long as possible.