Cassie is focused on developing and implementing dynamic and innovative social policies and programs to support older South Australians to age well. She currently has portfolio responsibility for state ageing policy, SA Government aged care strategy, retirement villages, South Australian Seniors Card, ageing community grants and South Australia’s Adult Safeguarding Unit, established under landmark legislation. Cassie is also currently leading SA Health's COVID-19 response for aged care, working closely with the sector on prevention, preparation and management of COVID-19 in South Australian residential aged care facilities.

With degrees in Law, Education and Health Sciences, Cassie has previously held a range of roles across the SA Public Sector, including as Principal Advisor to the South Australian Chief Psychiatrist, Principal Policy Officer in Cabinet Office, and Manager, Service Reform in the Department for Human Services. She is passionate about raising awareness of issues affecting older people, and working collaboratively with government, non-government and the community to engage people in the decisions that affect them.