Viv Allanson - OAM is a CEO who never accepts the status Quo, in fact for 3 years running she was announced as the Australian – Game Changer of the Year and Visionary CEO of the year in her role as CEO of Maroba. Viv is a leader who strives to bring others on the journey of growth and change always sharing generously her time and experience to support all who aspire to be a “Difference Maker”. The Registered Nurse in Viv never lays down and is always advocating for the profession and its advancement as an integral part of the Health Care team.”
Most recently Viv was the recipient of the 2022 Hunter Business - Presidents Award for her courageous advocacy for Older Australians and in 2023 was awarded an OAM for services to the Aged Care Sector.
Viv has created a positive teaching Aged Care facility over 29 years which continues to provide exciting career opportunities for the young and more mature students and employees.
Viv is best known for her thought leadership and candid unscripted yet powerful commentary across many Media platforms on a wide range of topics.