With a deep understanding of how the aged care sector is evolving, and an appreciation for the diverse health and wellbeing needs of our ageing community, Graeme Prior has dedicated his career to shaping aged care delivery in Australia.
Graeme is the co-founder and CEO of Hall & Prior Aged Care, a nationally recognised and respected leader in aged care delivery, quality, and innovation. Founded in 1992 with a single family-owned nursing home, under Graeme’s leadership Hall & Prior has expanded to include 42 “centres for healing” across Australia, offering world-class care, amenities, and cutting-edge aged care programs. The organisation now services 2,500 aged care residents and employs 4,500 permanent staff.
Over 30 years, Graeme has actively consulted and initiated enlightening conversations with Australia’s senior community, government, industry members, and nursing and healthcare professionals to identify sector trends and influence the delivery of improved welfare and health outcomes.
He leads the organisation’s commitment to enhancing social outcomes through carefully considered, quality, and accessible care options for all older people, no matter their individual circumstances or background. This includes supporting research and education, as well as significant sector investment, including designing and building new world-class aged care homes that respond to Australia’s growing demand for quality aged care choices.
A thought leader in the industry, Graeme is passionate about improving the quality of aged care services through education, workforce enablement, and the use of technology to implement evidence-based practice. His focus is on knowledge creation to ensure better evaluation, planning, and delivery of care services.
Graeme was born and educated in Perth and completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Western Australia in 1983. He is one of seven siblings. His mother was a Registered Nurse and midwife, and his father was a Commonwealth Government Engineer.
Graeme is the father of five: Daniel, Andrew, Mason, and twins Thomas and Isabella. He is married to Fiona.