Michael Watson

A co-founder of Rockpool Residential Aged Care, Michael is one of the most respected financial minds in the industry and is responsible for creating the framework behind the Rockpool vision of Life reimagined.

An experienced Chartered Accountant, Michael has more than 40 years’ experience managing the financial affairs and performance of some of Australia’s leading aged care groups.

Over the past four decades, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly in aged care. Rockpool is the culmination of a plan to cherry pick everything that is great about aged care and making it the best experience for residents, their families, our workforce and the broader industry. I've watched relatives go through the aged care process. Some have had wonderful experiences, while others have not. At Rockpool I believe we can make a difference, by listening to and providing residents with exactly what they want in aged care. We’re deliberately a boutique provider based solely in south-east Queensland, which has attracted a very experienced management team, which in turn has allowed us to create a caring, happy culture for residents and staff. I’m passionate about aged care and making a difference in people’s lives. At Rockpool, I get the opportunity to do both.

The Future Of Aged Care Is Here

One of the residents in our nursing home got a visit from a young guest.