Our Partners

ATACA works alongside a trusted network of specialist partners across the aged care sector. Each partner brings deep expertise in their field - extending the practical support we can offer to providers across Australia.

Steven Hughes

Founder & Director, Financial Shepherd

Steven is founder and director of Financial Shepherd, a boutique aged care consultancy focused on democratising sound clinical and financial management in the aged care industry.

Financial Shepherd creates flexible, insightful and affordable products across AN-ACC and care minute optimisation, workforce and rostering management, and budgeting and labour reporting.

Steven believes AN-ACC performance thrives in information-rich environments — and that every provider deserves a uniquely focused approach to sustainable practice.

Jo Caughtry

Registered Nurse & Biophilic Designer, Sea of Ideas / NeuroNature Design

Jo is a registered nurse, certified biophilic designer and holistic interior designer with a passion for creating spaces that heal, connect and nurture wellbeing in aged care environments.

Through Sea of Ideas / NeuroNature Design, Jo provides post-occupancy evaluations, environmental audits and training programs aligned with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.

Jo's approach blends evidence-based design, neuroscience and biophilic principles — helping organisations create spaces that genuinely nurture residents, staff and families.