Rephonic
Artwork for Time Well Spent
Aged Care
Support At Home
Australia
Aged Care Act
Dementia
CHSP
Health
Cyber Security
Covid-19
Pure Food Co
Aged Care In Australia
Emmaus Village
Small House Model
Artificial Intelligence
Policy Reform
Human Rights In Aged Care
Fair Work
Baptistcare
Stewartbrown
Stuart Brown Survey

Time Well Spent is a podcast exploring aged care, the NDIS, and health — through candid conversations with executives and thought leaders shaping the industry. Hosted by Dane Mitchell (Optimum Allied Health) and Rose Plater (Paynters), the show is built on authentic conversations. Each 40-60 minute episode asks bold, sometimes controversial, questions about reform, workforce, finance, design, and ... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes27Founded8 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BusinessEntrepreneurshipSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Time Well Spent

Latest Episodes

We don’t like to think of aged care as oppressive.

The people working in it care deeply. Most homes are doing their best with tight margins and limited time.

But what if some of the buildings themselves are still carrying a legacy we haven’t proper... more

Gwenda Darling has been living with a dementia diagnosis for 14 years.

When she was first diagnosed, she believed her life was effectively over. For nearly four months, she stopped leaving the house.

Since then, Gwenda has become a fierce advocate ... more

What if dementia care was designed around everyday life instead of rosters, risk avoidance and locked doors?

In Port Macquarie, a small aged care provider has built a full village for people living with dementia and after 18 months, the outcomes are... more

It’s not news that we need more beds.

More providers, more investment. more innovation.

At the same time, it’s getting harder and harder to enter into the market, harder to make a return, and harder to speak up about what sustainability actually re... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Squiz Today
Squiz TodaySquiz Media
All In The Mind
All In The MindABC Australia
7am
7amSolstice Media
What's That Rash?
What's That Rash?ABC Australia

Recent Guests

Gwenda Darling
Advocate with dementia; former Council of Elders member
Dementia Australia; former Council of Elders member
Episode: Inside Aged Care From Someone Living It: Gwenda Darling on Dementia, Choice & the Fight to be Heard
Tracy Baker
Key designer and advocate involved in Emmaus Village; expert in small house model and dementia care design
Emmaus Village / Sir Magnus
Episode: What Happens When You Let People With Dementia Live Normal Lives: The Small Home Model at Emmaus with Tracy Baker
Mel Argent
CEO of Rockpool
Rockpool (Aged Care provider)
Episode: Are We Regulating Ourselves Out of Growth? The Funding Catch-22 with Mel Argent
Paul Brown
Founder of LDK (Love, Decency, and Kindness)
LDK
Episode: Running Residential Care Outside the System: Why the industry’s "Black Sheep" Might Be Right with Paul Browne from LDK
Chris Deed
Founder of Pure Food Co
Pure Food Co
Episode: Texture Modified Food and Dignified Dining with Chris Deed from the Pure Food Co
Nick Coatsworth
Chief public health officer candidate and infectious disease physician
Canberra Hospital
Episode: Dr Nick Coatsworth: “We Never Asked Older Australians What They Wanted.” COVID, Regulation and the Consequences We’re Still Living With
Stuart Hutcheon
Finance/Benchmarking expert featured on the show's quarterly benchmarking survey
Episode: The Financial Reality of Aged Care in 2026 (And Why It’s Getting Worse). The Latest Report with Stuart Hutcheon
Charles Moore
CEO of BaptistCare
BaptistCare
Episode: “Australia’s Health Care System is on it’s Knees” - Why We Need to Start Talking About Money in Aged Care ft Charles Moore
Jenni Hutchins
CEO of Warrigal
Warrigal
Episode: Dementia and Dignity: When Love and Connection Become Organisational Strategy with CEO Jenni Hutchins

Hosts

Dane Mitchell
Host of Time Well Spent
Rose Plater
Host of Time Well Spent

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Are We Regulating Ourselves Out of Growth? The Funding Catch-22 with Mel Argent
Q: What would you like to see changed in policy to better support providers and patients?
Bring banks into policy discussions, ensure licensing processes include the perspective of funders, and create a mechanism to pilot innovative care models with clear outcomes without risking licensing or extensive non-compliance penalties.
Are We Regulating Ourselves Out of Growth? The Funding Catch-22 with Mel Argent
Q: What changes did you make when restarting Rockpool under a new act, and what stays the same?
We kept the core philosophy and leadership team, implemented targeted tweaks to align with the new act, and focused on building a scalable campus model with strong design, while maintaining the Rockpool brand and resident-centric approach.
Are We Regulating Ourselves Out of Growth? The Funding Catch-22 with Mel Argent
Q: How did you get through the funding and licensing challenges when building new residences?
We leveraged exceptional banking relationships, sought regulatory guidance, and pressed for a more pragmatic approach with the commission and department, while explaining the need for project completion to unlock financing; ultimately, collaboration with banks and regulators helped us navigate a system not yet fit for purpose.
The Financial Reality of Aged Care in 2026 (And Why It’s Getting Worse). The Latest Report with Stuart Hutcheon
Q: What is the dominant factor driving the current financial stress in aged care?
Pricing and funding structures (RAD/DAP, hoteling, and care minutes) are not aligned with the true costs of care, and depreciation plus capital replacement costs are pushing margins into negative territory, making bed expansion and refurbishments financially risky.
“Australia’s Health Care System is on it’s Knees” - Why We Need to Start Talking About Money in Aged Care ft Charles Moore
Q: What strategic moves has BaptistCare taken to manage growth and crises?
We merged multiple BaptistCare affiliates to improve financial sustainability, standardized systems, and enhance advocacy; we focus on planning and transition to minimize disruption for customers and staff during changes.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Time Well Spent

What is Time Well Spent about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on candid conversations with senior leaders, executives, and policy experts shaping aged care, health, and related services. Across episodes, topics frequently surface around funding and reform, workforce challenges, governance, design and innovation in care environments, technology adoption, data governance, and the real-world impact of policy shifts on providers, residents, and families. Episodes often combine practical lessons with bold, sometimes controversial takes on how to improve care at scale, from regional funding models to the ethics of end-of-life design and the role of automation in workforce efficiency. A standout pattern is the emphasis on human-centered care, accountability, and pragmatic reform—delivered th... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Time Well Spent?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Time Well Spent. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Time Well Spent and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Time Well Spent get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Time Well Spent, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Time Well Spent?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Time Well Spent, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Time Well Spent have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Time Well Spent has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Time Well Spent?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Time Well Spent:

1. Squiz Today
2. All In The Mind
3. 7am
4. What's That Rash?
5. No One Saw It Coming

How many episodes of Time Well Spent are there?

Time Well Spent launched 8 months ago and published 27 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Time Well Spent?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Time Well Spent?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Time Well Spent from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Time Well Spent?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Time Well Spent. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Time Well Spent?

Recent guests on Time Well Spent include:

1. Gwenda Darling
2. Tracy Baker
3. Mel Argent
4. Paul Brown
5. Chris Deed
6. Nick Coatsworth
7. Stuart Hutcheon
8. Charles Moore

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days