Victorian Healthcare Association CEO Tom Symondson has been appointed the inaugural chief executive of the new Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA).

ACCPA officially launched on July 1, bringing together former peak bodies Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA).

Mr Symondson will take over from ACSA CEO Paul Sadler, who acted as the interim CEO while the organisation became established. He will begin in the role in September. Mr Sadler will continue as acting CEO until then.