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25.01.2022 It can be tempting to take over and do things for people with dementia. You might be surprised by how much they can do for themselves. Are you giving people with dementia enough space? Take Dementia Australias quiz to find out what you can do > https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/action-week/ Dementia Action Week 2020 aims to demonstrate that people living with dementia can continue to live active and rich lives many years after diagnosis. It is our role as a community to do the best we can to support people living with dementia, to live well for as long as possible. Watch > https://youtu.be/trPH48Ry2nI

25.01.2022 The demand for aged care services is set to increase substantially over the next 40 years, and as more older Australians will need care, ACSA is supporting the aged care workforce to grow and adapt. ACSA is developing and implementing workforce initiatives to attract, recruit, develop and retain employees who are 'right fit' and have the required skills and knowledge to enable the delivery of quality services to older Australians. Find out more about how ACSA’s workforce initiatives can help your organisation >> http://ow.ly/OTns50CozeR

23.01.2022 Elizabeth Morse is a Clinical Manager at Mercy Health Warrnambool, Victoria and she has dedicated 50 years to nursing and caring for people and nearly 20 workin...g in the aged care sector. "I got into aged care was because of my father. When he was palliative and eventually passed away, I was really impressed with the care and respect that was shown to him. At the time I was not working in nursing but when I saw how well he was cared for I decided to apply for a casual position to see if I liked being back nursing and particularly in aged care. I absolutely loved it and have been working ever since." "I have met and cared for so many amazing people. Every person has a story, all different but all amazing in their own way. I love the interactions with my residents, the smiles, the hugs. I love seeing smiles on the faces of those residents with dementia when they are interacting with you or with an activity. It warms your heart." Read her full story at #HumansofAgedCare > https://www.humansofagedcare.com.au/elizabeth-morse If you know someone with a story that deserves to be celebrated, nominate them at www.humansofagedcare.com.au #agedcare #agedcareworkforce #ACSA #HOAC #inspiringstories

20.01.2022 Its R U Ok Day which is important not just for individuals, but employees too. Employees who feel supported, valued and appreciated are more productive and happier at work. With the impacts of COVID-19 in aged care the Federal Government is offering free counselling for affected workers through Converge International, a customer focused, quality assured counselling service providing support within a health and well-being framework. To book or find out more about the Emp...loyee Assistance Program: Guiding Principles Support Hub: http://ow.ly/PuIG50BmHLH Converge International: http://ow.ly/ja5250BmHLI or call 1800 697 327

20.01.2022 Thank you to EveryAGE Counts for hosting an insightful webinar this morning addressing ageism, featuring Jane Caro and Ashton Applewhite as guests. Attitudes towards ageing and older Australians must shift. ACSA supports EveryAGE Counts in the important work they do to address ageism and this unacceptable discrimination which has been glaringly exposed throughout the findings of the Royal Commission and the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's discussion highlighted that it is not the... passing of time that makes getting older difficult. It is the ageism and discrimination that people face as they age, which tells us that being older is something to be ashamed of. People age as individuals. It is unjust and unreasonable to categorise members of our society based on their age and we must all be responsible for changing attitudes and behaviours towards older Australians. Be an agent of change. Join ACSA in the movement against ageism by taking the pledge at EveryAGE Counts > www.everyagecounts.org.au #ageism #humanrights

20.01.2022 Getting the Federal Government to consider aged care to be a critical skill for the country, not only during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been something ACSA have been lobbying for for some time. "We know that registered nurses for aged care have been on the list for some time, but we do think that there is a need that we hope is addressed for care workers to also be on that critical skills list," Patricia Sparrow, ACSA CEO said. "When you've got to triple your workforce by 205...0, and you're under the pressure that aged care providers have been under through the COVID pandemic, you want to have as many different opportunities and options for workers as possible." Read more > https://www.abc.net.au//aged-care-workers-face-ba/12631474 #agedcare #agedcareworkforce #essentialworkers

19.01.2022 Anna Millicer, ACSA Consultant and Director of Get Smart Aged Care Consultancy, is offering ACSA members discounted rates for her upcoming Webinar. Designed for care managers and managers who want creative and genuine partnerships with their home care packages consumers and carers. You'll learn from special guests and industry experts how to align your engagement strategies with the Aged Care Quality Standards, and receive some useful tools you can customise for yourself. Read more: https://getsmartconsultancy.com.au. If you're an ACSA Member please contact [email protected] for unique promo code for a special member discount.

19.01.2022 Australia is a diverse nation. Many older Australians speak little or no English, and may follow diverse spiritualities or faiths. ELDAC - End of Life Directions for Aged Care has a new downloadable poster for your workplace, as a reminder about information on integrating diversity of background and life experiences into care practices. Download the poster > http://ow.ly/TV7R50Bgrnu

18.01.2022 Yesterdays Excellence in Home & Community Care Online Symposium finished with a discussion on workplace health and safety for home care by Russell Kennedy, and a very powerful insight into the front line of infection prevention during this COVID-19 pandemic by member provider Mercy Health. Today is the final wrap up of our symposium with presentations by Australian Regional & Remote Community Services, Pride Living Group and Above and Beyond Group. ACSA Home & Community Care... Consultant, Anna Millicer, will be presenting this afternoon on enhancing engagement and communication with clients during this COVID-19 pandemic. ACSA has Consultants who are available to support providers during these unprecedented times. If you would like additional support in home or community care from an ACSA Consultant please contact [email protected]. See more

18.01.2022 ACSA kicked off its three-day Excellence in Home & Community Care Symposium yesterday, hearing from Dr Nick Hartland about the future reforms which generated many questions about how CHSP and HCP can be improved for clients. This topical discussion focused on the future implications post-Royal Commission. Russell Kennedy Lawyers gave their insight into current legal issues with home care pricing. Finally, the day finished with an interesting panel discussion around all thing...s accreditation and best practice for managing the aged care quality and safety standards. Thank you to all speakers including ACSA Consultants Anna Millicer and Peter Mackie whose area of expertise includes Home Care and Governance. If you would like additional support on home care from an ACSA Consultant please contact [email protected]. #agedcare #homecare #ACSAnational

18.01.2022 ACSA CEO Patricia Sparrow spoke with ABC Radio National this morning. As Fran Kelly states at the end of the interview, "What older people want - that is the holy grail of aged care." Listen now > http://ow.ly/fSk450BegG4 #agedcare #agedcareworkforce #agedcarefunding

18.01.2022 ACSA is looking forward to hosting another remarkable aged care event in 2021! 2020 has certainly taught us all a great deal about adaptability, resilience, and using technology to keep connected. We have embraced our Summit theme A New Age for Aged Care and we are excited to announce that our upcoming ACSA National Summit on 17-21 May 2021 will be a fully virtual/online event.... We are exploring the most innovative methods to provide you with the best possible interactive online event. You will experience connection with industry colleagues from the convenience of your own home or office. We are looking forward to sharing more about our inaugural online Summit. Watch for further details soon at www.acsasummit.com.au #ACSASummit21 #ANewAgeforAgedCare #AgedcareSummit

18.01.2022 Contributions are now open for the ACSA 2020 Recognition Program. You can recognise an individual, team or organisation from an ACSA member, such as Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services Inc. recognised for "Creativity" of an Organisation. "Umbrella provides social support programs during weekdays, evenings and weekends; however, clients expressed a dream to go for short holidays - and so ‘Golden Tours’ came to fruition. Umbrella has organised eight ‘Golden Tours’ t...o different parts of WA and our clients, mainly from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, love them. Many of our clients are socially isolated and haven’t been on a holiday for a long time. ‘Golden Tours’ provide a supported and fun opportunity to have a break." http://ow.ly/v8SS50CSF5I This recognition is sponsored by Bentleys Australia New Zealand. #ACSA #agedcareworkforce #creativity #HumansofAgedCare

18.01.2022 A free national resource is helping aged care providers ensure they are optimally prepared for fires, floods and other emergencies, equipped to respond comprehensively and recover swiftly. The 'Toolkit for Assessing Disaster Resilience for Aged Care Facilities' is the culmination of a two-year project to create a unique resource for aged care providers to assess their ability to sustain operations, adapt and be self-reliant in the face of adversity. Developed by the Torrens R...esilience Institute, Flinders University (TRI) with funding from the South Australian and Australian Governments, it includes a scorecard that measures the four components of resilience, together with practice scenarios for use in training exercises. Aged care provider Resthaven was involved in testing the scorecard. "The scorecard benefited Resthaven by identifying risks, and analysing systems and processes in place to support the continuity of service in the event of an unforeseen disaster, said Resthaven Chief Executive Officer Darren Birbeck. Download the Toolkit > https://www.flinders.edu.au/torrens-resilience-in/resources

17.01.2022 It’s just a few days to go until the ACSA Regional, Rural and Remote Providers Online Seminar, a national one-day event being held on Wednesday 2 December. Please join us at this special seminar focused on the challenges, opportunities, issues and solutions for organisations providing aged care services in regional, rural and remote areas. The program focuses on practical insights and advice that you can start implementing in your organisation straight away and includes: ... Anna Klis and Jacene Wiseman from ACSA Consultancy on Clinical Governance: Providing High Quality Care to Regional, Rural & Remote Older Australians Luke Purcell from Aware Super on Creating a Credible Employee Wellbeing Experience A Provider Showcase with case studies and Q&A with Wendy Rocks from Lutheran Aged Care Albury in NSW, Marnie Alefosio from Yaandina Community Services in WA, and Gillian McGinty from Boandik Lodge in SA A panel discussion on Empowering Leaders to Guide a High Quality, Sustainable Workforce Insights into the free ACSA RRR Hub to assist you in the attraction and retention of ‘right fit’ employees Tickets are priced at just $99 for ACSA members and group discounts are available. http://ow.ly/4tZJ50CxEdd

17.01.2022 ACSA is seeking a Strategic Policy Advisor. This role is to proactively identify opportunities for the aged care industry and ACSA members, by keeping abreast of government policy and news, in order to develop high quality policy statements and advice. Competitive salary offered plus salary sacrificing options. http://ow.ly/4RDx50Bs5NH

17.01.2022 Thats a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended our Excellence in Home & Community Care Symposium. Special thanks to our speakers and sponsors HESTA, Russell Kennedy Lawyers and Riskteq. If you missed it, its not too late! You can still register now and access all the recordings and slides of the sessions to view in your own time. Please email [email protected] and our team will happily organise this for you. Please make sure you are subscribed to our ACSA Weekly publication for information on upcoming online events email [email protected]. Alternatively, please visit our website - https://www.acsa.asn.au/.

16.01.2022 It's social inclusion week - a celebration of everyone - including older people with diverse characteristics and life experiences, and their families, carers and representatives. All aged care organisations are expected to deliver care and services that are inclusive and do not discriminate. The older person defines their own identity, and this should be respected and not questioned. Respecting the identity, culture and diversity of the older person, means understanding the...ir needs and preferences in the provision of care and services which reflect each individual’s social, cultural, language, religious, spiritual, psychological and medical needs. ACSA is providing support for aged care organisations to implement diversity within your workplace. Join us on Thursday November 26 for ‘Meeting the Needs of People from Diverse Backgrounds.’ This workshop is for all staff who work with older Australians and will look at the Quality Standards and the Diversity Framework. http://ow.ly/gV3w50CoARP

15.01.2022 It's Dementia Action Week! People who live with dementia dont always need you to step in to solve their problems. Sometimes they just need you to lend an ear. Really listening to people living with dementia is a great way to understand how you can support them. Watch > https://youtu.be/Y5df9oht9_U Dementia Action Week 2020 aims to demonstrate that people living with dementia can continue to live active and rich lives many years after diagnosis. It is our role as a community... to do the best we can to support people living with dementia, to live well for as long as possible. Visit https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/action-week/ for more information.

15.01.2022 Home care has been front and centre this week with the Royal Commission. Thats as it should be, given how many people use home care in one form or another, and that home care is one of the major issues to address for the future of the entire system. Counsel made a series of proposals for the future of home care, looking at a range of factors including funding, design and governance. Particularly pleasing to note is the view that the CHSP and Home Care Packages Program shoul...d be merged, noting that there are some service types (like meals and community transport) that will require different treatment. You can find the 10 draft propositions here > https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au//RCD.9999.0459.000 ACSA is holding an online consultation with our members on Monday 7 September, to seek input from not-for-profit providers on the 10 draft propositions. This member feedback will be used to inform our formal response to the Royal Commission next week. #agedcare #homecare #CHSP #RoyalCommissionAC

15.01.2022 Where medical treatment is considered futile, non-beneficial or not in a persons best interests, a decision may be made to withhold or withdraw treatment. ELDAC - End of Life Directions for Aged Care have resources with case studies and facts outlining the law in this area > http://bit.ly/ELDAC_TreatmentLaw

15.01.2022 ACSA is hiring! We are currently seeking an 'Executive Director- Government and Public Affairs'. This role reports directly into the CEO and sits on the Executive Leadership Team. The portfolio encompasses communication functions, public advocacy and strategic policy development. It will also be the key contact point on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety. If this sounds like you then we look forward to receiving your application. We also have two other r...oles looking to be filled including: - Strategic Policy Advisor - Workforce & Industry Development Officer: RAC Provider NDIS Support Project http://ow.ly/zlCB50ByBpB

15.01.2022 As a health professional or member of the aged care workforce, taking care of yourself is important. Caring for others, particularly those at the end of life, can be challenging. ELDAC - End of Life Directions for Aged Care are developing an interactive online self-care tool specifically for the aged care workforce. Find out more or get involved: [email protected] or visit bit.ly/ELDAC_DI_Tool

15.01.2022 Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR) aged care providers from around Australia joined us today for our first online seminar especially for RRR organisations. In our providers showcase session we heard from Wendy Rocks from Lutheran Aged Care Albury on how they have strategically adopted technology, Marnie Alefosio from Yaandina Community Services on reconciliation in action and Gillian McGinty from Boandik Lodge on their new dementia village design that embraces the community. We... also tackled topics from improving clinical governance to implementing an employee wellbeing program. Thanks for our sponsors Aware Super for their generous support of the event. Pictured (left to right): Wendy Rocks, Managing Director, Lutheran Aged Care Albury, NSW Marnie Alefosio, Manager Aged and Community Care Services , Yaandina Community Services, WA Gillian McGinty, Chief Executive Officer, Boandik Lodge, SA

15.01.2022 Calling future-thinking aged care startups and forward-looking providers! ACSA is proud to sponsor Bentleys CareFactor, an accelerated program of growth and learning with access to mentors, community and networks in aged care, technology, marketing, investors and capital raising. CareFactor provides skills, resources and support for aged care start-ups, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to solve key industry challenges. Do you have the next big idea in aged care? Applications ...for this year are closing 25 September, so check out the CareFactor website today to get on board > www.bentleys.com.au/carefactor Are you an aged care provider looking for a front-row seat to industry innovation? CareFactor is looking for members of the Provider Pool - a network of forward-looking organisations who have the opportunity to engage with innovation. Apply now to join > https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H2KH83Y #agedcare #innovation #startup #entrepreneurship

15.01.2022 ACSA CEO, Patricia Sparrow spoke with ABC News this morning about South Australia's lockdown, lessons learnt from Victoria, the revised Visitor Access Code and ongoing #agedcare issues that need to be addressed through the Royal Commission.

14.01.2022 We are proud to welcome the latest Keynote Speaker joining us for the ACSA 33rd National Online Summit, 17 - 21 May 2021. Dr John Hewson is an economic and financial expert with experience in academia, business, government, media and the financial system. He has worked as an economist for the Australian Treasury, the Reserve Bank, the International Monetary Fund and as an advisor to two successive Federal Treasurers and the Prime Minister. John's political career included sev...en years as a ministerial advisor and a further eight years as the Federal Member for Wentworth in the Federal Parliament. He was Leader of the Liberal Party and Federal Coalition in Opposition for four years. Since leaving politics Dr. Hewson has been Chairman/Director of a host of public and private companies across a range of industries. John’s experience and insight will offer a unique perspective into funding issues that relate to the broader aged care sector. Join us for the ACSA 33rd National Online Summit 17 - 21 May 2021. Call for Abstracts is NOW OPEN, and we invite you to submit an abstract for consideration. For more information, visit our website www.acsasummit.com.au #agedcare #ACSASummit2021 #ANewAgeforAgedCare

14.01.2022 Leading into next week's hearing on funding, financial and prudential regulation, the Royal Commission has this week released their latest Research Paper, on the profitability and viability of the Australian aged care industry. This independent analysis from BDO observed the current model favours more 'sophisticated' providers, who have the necessary financial acumen to manage diverse portfolios and capital structures. ACSA's submission to the Royal Commission on Financing A...ged Care, outlined aged care funding should be outcomes focussed; address equity; support consumer choice and control; be flexible and scalable; address efficiency; provide for sustainability and funding certainty; be transparent; and represent value for money and affordability for consumers and for government. Read Royal Commission Research Paper 12 > https://bit.ly/3k1DeoI Read ACSA's Submission: Financing Aged Care > https://bit.ly/32gxbXA

13.01.2022 This year, more than ever, we all need a little Christmas. That's why we're excited to partner with Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution and Leading Age Services Australia for the Big Christmas Sing-A-Long! This livestream event is created to lift spirits, bringing together aged care residents, workers, older people in our communities, their families and all local community members to celebrate the wonderful time of year that is Christmas! Add Thursday 17 December, 1pm-3p...m (AEDT) to your calendar and join us for the Big Christmas Sing-A-Long. Stay tuned for more info and announcements coming soon!

12.01.2022 Its Womens Health Week and a timely reminder for women of all ages to schedule your health checks. A fantastic resource for Womens Health is Jean Hailes - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ #agedcare #womenshealth

12.01.2022 Lynne Waterford is a Registered Nurse at Koonambil Aged Care in NSW and has been for the past 40 years. She travels 60 km to work each day, 30 km on a black dir...t road & 30 km on a sealed road. I love my work otherwise I wouldn’t be prepared to do this, and add to the many dints and kms on my vehicle. I am so proud of what we do at Koonambil, offering older people a local place to live, close to their family and friends, in a supportive environment with the highest possible level of care. Lynne’s role at Koonambil focuses on assessing, monitoring & re-evaluating the care they provide to residents on a regular basis, such as the Group & Individual Exercise Programs. I love going to work. I enjoy the company of our residents, their families and friends. I love putting a smile on my resident’s faces. Read her full story at #HumansofAgedCare > https://www.humansofagedcare.com.au/lynne-waterford If you know someone with a story that deserves to be celebrated, nominate them at www.humansofagedcare.com.au #agedcare #agedcareworkforce #ACSA #HOAC #inspiringstories

12.01.2022 Does your organisation have a workforce plan? Recognising the importance of being proactive in addressing key workforce issues, ACSA works with aged care organisations to support workforce planning strategies. A greater emphasis on successful workforce planning, training and development will reduce staff turnover and retain employees, especially those with the right-fit skills to deliver quality aged care services.... ACSA member Tandara Lodge Community Care has recently taken advantage of several workforce programs and initiatives offered by ACSA, including our Workforce Coaching/Buddy Program and the School Based Trainee Program. Their successful workforce development involves targeted activities not only to enhance the individual skills of workers but importantly, to underpin the effective application of those skills. See their story here > https://employment.agedservicesworkforce.com.au//successf/ #agedcare #agedcareworkforce #ACSAknowhow

11.01.2022 ACSA CEO Pat Sparrow was speaking today at the World Ageing Festival on the future of Australia's aged care sector post COVID-19, and what that means for policies, innovations and new thinking. A very big thank you to Ms Janice Chia, founder and Managing Director of Ageing Asia for having us.

11.01.2022 "In my experience as a quality and risk professional, nurse adviser, educator and executive manager, people working in aged care are doing an extraordinary job. Nurses, carers and other workers are mindful of the gaps in service provision and want to do more. Many are telling me that they are finding it incredibly challenging getting up for work each day when confronted by accusations that they are uncaring, underperforming, ill-prepared and undeserving. The knowledge that s...ome of these accusations are coming from leaders and politicians, and from colleagues in the public sector and aged care, make them all the more painful." Read more > http://ow.ly/j7wa50BfktN #agedcare #agedcareworkforce #support

10.01.2022 ACSA is proud to support the aged care sector with its latest suite of services designed to guide home care providers to prepare for and achieve success against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Would your business like a pre-Audit review and gap analysis to identify any areas of concern? To learn how ACSAs Consultancy services can support your organisation, please contact [email protected] for a confidential consult we can run through ACSAs Five Key Success Factors to meet the Quality Standards reflecting sector demand for high-level professional services and training. http://ow.ly/vQLM50Bs2t2

10.01.2022 It is Womens Health Week! With the stress of COVID-19 in our lives its now more important than ever to make your health a priority and take the time to check in on your health and for women of all ages to keep making positive changes. Regular checks on your mental and physical health should be a part of your everyday routine just like your morning wake-up routine. #agedcare #womenshealth

10.01.2022 What does a 'good life' mean to you? How do we support, encourage and discover the 'good lives' of older Australians? Exploring with an older person what creates a 'good life' for them can lead to wonderful discoveries that build connections, understanding and esteem. ACSA's Experiences of Older People will help you to enhance the lives of older people by supporting their independence, choices and control over their lives.... Learn how to enable older Australians to navigate the experiences of loneliness as well as ways to support a person's unique identity. Support people to strengthen their independence and active ageing, for positive life outcomes. We invite all aged care workers who are seeking to enhance their work practices, or who are new to the workforce, to join us on Tuesday 15 September to explore how you can support and enhance the 'good lives' of older Australians. Register now > https://www.agedservicesworkforce.com.au//experiences-of-/

10.01.2022 Next week (2 December) we're hosting ACSA's inaugural one-day Regional, Rural and Remote Providers Online Seminar. If you're an aged care provider based in regional, rural and remote areas register now. You'll hear from expert speakers and connect with other RRR organisations, share experiences and explore collaboration opportunities. Tickets are just $99 for ACSA members with group discounts available. ... View the program > http://ow.ly/rEZf50Cla8h Book now > http://ow.ly/E6AI50Cla8g

10.01.2022 Tony Baldwin works as Hotel Services Manager at Crowley Care in Ballina, NSW. He's a 'Human of Aged Care'. Coming from the hospitality sector, almost two decade...s ago, he decided to apply for a position in the aged care sector and make his contribution in the day-to-day of aged care residents. "On a daily basis, it’s my role to ensure residents are happy and everything from rooms to meals are good quality and consistently of a high standard. "Nutrition in aged care is important. We cook fresh and nutritious meals every day and our catering team regularly speak to and gather feedback from residents and staff in regards to the menus and food planning. "Resident's feedback allows our team to build a relationship with them and show them that what they have to say matters. It’s surprising how often it leads to improvement." Read full story at #HumansofAgedCare > https://www.humansofagedcare.com.au/tony-baldwin If you know someone with a story that deserves to be celebrated, nominate them at www.humansofagedcare.com.au #agedcare #agedcareworkforce #ACSA #HOAC #inspiringstories

08.01.2022 ACSA CEO, Patricia Sparrow talking to Channel 7 News late yesterday about the need to protect older Australians in aged care from COVID-19 and access to hospital for residents who test positive to the virus. Read more here > http://ow.ly/GZBi50ADzmD #agedcare #Covid19 #hospital

07.01.2022 Connection with others is vital to the overall health and wellbeing of older people. There are many ways we can support older people to stay connected, to help them avoid the significant health risks posed by the impact of loneliness. ACSA is hosting an interactive online session that will provide opportunities for you to explore the dimensions of loneliness, to recognise and engage with those who are at risk of being socially isolated or feeling lonely. ... Identify and explore the concepts and issues of loneliness, community belonging and building capacity. Join us for Keeping Connected - the impact of loneliness on Tuesday 22 September, 10.00am 12.00pm (AEST). Register now > http://ow.ly/fh4B50BnFcM #agedcare #connection #loneliness #ACSAknowhow

07.01.2022 Three out of four people who live with dementia say people don't keep in touch like they used to, while 65 per cent say people they know have been avoiding or excluding them, results from a Dementia Australia survey have found. The survey findings, released at the start of Dementia Action Week 2020, reveal just how big an issue discrimination is and the impacts it has for people living with dementia, their families and carers. Dementia affects close to half a million Austra...lians and that number is set to double in the next 25 years. Dementia Action Week 2020 aims to demonstrate that people living with dementia can continue to live active and rich lives many years after diagnosis. It is our role as a community to do the best we can to support people living with dementia, to live well for as long as possible. Visit https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/action-week/ for more information. #agedcare #dementia #DementiaActionWeek2020

07.01.2022 ACSA CEO Patricia Sparrow says lessons must be learnt from aged care outbreaks, with more focus on prevention, rather than simply responding to outbreaks. "We need a routine testing approach in aged care, that will pick up asymptomatic workers, to assist us in keeping COVID out of facilities," Ms Sparrow said. "We need more workers in aged care which is an opportunity to contribute to the countrys economic recovery.... "The bottom line is Australia needs to reform its aged care system so providers can deliver the services the community expects and that providers want to deliver both during and after the pandemic." Read the full article > http://ow.ly/EWG550Byzk7 #agedcare #Covid19 #agedcareworkforce

07.01.2022 ACSA and COTA are delighted to bring you the Innovating Home & Community Care conference taking place on 17th & 18th February 2021. This conference will support you with first-hand knowledge and practical insights to navigate the most pressing challenges and changes impacting the Home Care space right now. - Hear from a range of experts and stakeholders and unpack the Home Care reform agenda; - Build business sustainability and success; - Gain insights on regulating safety a...nd quality in home care; - Measure and improve the delivery of safe and high quality care at home; - Learn how technology is being used to drive efficiency, and enhance consumer choice and control; and - Connect with your peers virtually and continue to grow your network. http://ow.ly/pXyo50CQCFb

06.01.2022 Bernadette Nash is a Human of Aged Care. She works as a Home Care employee at McLean Care in NSW. "Caring for people gives me great sense of satisfaction - I am... providing a valuable service to the community and making a positive difference to someone’s life, so they can stay in their own home for as long as possible., Bernadette said. Her role is providing help and assistance with personal care, housekeeping, welfare around the home including helping with meals, shopping, cleaning and transport. People like Bernadette are vital in the aged care workforce so we thank her for her contributions to the aged care sector. Read full story at #HumansofAgedCare > https://www.humansofagedcare.com.au/bernadette-nash #agedcare #agedcareworkforce #ACSA #HOAC #inspiringstories

06.01.2022 To help reduce social isolation among older patients, WA intern pharmacist Tahlia Parisella set up a pen pal program between patients at her Bicton pharmacy and a local primary school. Ms Parisella realised that social isolation has become so much more prominent because of COVID-19, and with pharmacists being so accessible to older patients the intern decided it was a good way for the generations to connect. Over the last two months, 25 older patients have participated in th...e project along with 25 children from Bicton Primary School between years 4-6, sending letters to each other on average every two to four weeks. http://ow.ly/Ghan50BlvHt

05.01.2022 Last chance to register for tomorrow's free webinar, 'Insurance during the pandemic and beyond an update for aged care providers', which is being held Tuesday 8 September at 11.30am AEST. With the current COVID-19 pandemic and the pending outcomes of the Royal Commission, aged care providers have many questions around their insurance cover. Weve partnered with Gow-Gates Group to bring you an update on areas such as: The changes happening in the insurance industry due to ...COVID-19 and other factors. How you can ensure you continue to have the right insurance cover for your organisation. Premium rises what is causing this and what aged care providers can do to minimise these rises. What providers can likely expect to be covered under their various types of insurance during the pandemic and beyond. Register now > http://ow.ly/SonW50Bjuit

05.01.2022 Great to see this kind of team morale from the Silver Chain Group Western HealthLinks #HumansofAgedCare - an instant mood-lifter!

05.01.2022 How do you as a health professional or aged care worker respond to deterioration in your client or resident? The ELDAC - End of Life Directions for Aged Care Respond to Deterioration domain of the care model can assist in caring for a person who is quickly approaching death. http://ow.ly/TNGE50Bs1Uw

04.01.2022 ACSA welcomes the Federal Government's recent announcement of a further $132.2 million in its response to the Royal Commission’s report on COVID-19 and its commitment to implementing all of the Commission’s recommendations. Australia has learnt a lot about protecting the health and wellbeing of #agedcare residents during this global pandemic, and it’s significant and welcome that the government has committed funding so the sector receives support to further implement the spe...cific recommendations of the Royal Commission. But this and other additional funding and support provided throughout the pandemic do not cover all of the COVID-related costs. One of the key pieces of work now lies in improving the interface between the health, hospital and aged care sectors, ensuring future planning is more integrated. We urge the government to revisit and implement the ACSA framework as a solid blueprint for how this could best be achieved across the nation: https://bit.ly/3lqQeVs These recommendations and actions respond to specific issues experienced through the pandemic and it's incredibly important to address these. But it will be in big picture reform that we can truly address the underlying issues in aged care.

04.01.2022 Today is day 2 of the Excellence in Home & Community Care Symposium. Todays focus includes technology, innovation and risk management in home & community care. Wed like to thank our morning speakers Jennene Buckley of Feros Care and Anne Livingstone of Global Community Resourcing. Jennene gave an inspiring presentation on how technology can be used to increase engagement and connection with clients, whilst Anne followed by discussing how the latest research is helping drive and leverage emerging innovations. Thank you to event sponsors HESTA, Russell Kennedy and Riskteq.

04.01.2022 Its just one week to go until ACSAs first Excellence in Home & Community Care Online Symposium! Running from 15 17 September. Find out more and register now: https://events.acsa.asn.au//excellence-in-home-care-onlin/ Key topics of the symposium include:... - Opening address by ACSA CEO Patricia Sparrow - Understanding Sector Reforms & their Implications for the Future of Home Care & CHSP - Navigating the Home Care Pricing Landscape - Enhancing Infection Prevention and Control: Clinical Advice for Providers - Delivering High Quality Care in Regional, Rural & Remote Communities - Workforce Panel Discussion: How can providers recruit & retain high quality staff? A big thank you to our sponsors HESTA, Russell Kennedy and Riskteq for supporting this event and the home and community care sector.

04.01.2022 Get in quick! Book your place for the upcoming ACSA & COTA conferences by 18 September and save 15%! The ACSA & COTA Clinical Governance in Aged Care conference is taking place on 28th & 29th October 2020 via live stream and will support aged care providers with the knowledge and practical insights to improve safety, accountability and compliance. More info: http://ow.ly/CMl250Bpyj0 Also, join providers from across Australia at the Strengthening the Aged Care Workforce conference, taking place online on 21st & 22nd October and be part of practical conversations about the workforce of the future. More info: http://ow.ly/VE6Z50Bpyj1

04.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our two day Business Sustainability Online Symposium, and a special thank you to the speakers and sponsors including Aware Super and Epicor Software. Pictured here is Elisa Burgess, Learning and Development Consultant of Aware Super, talking on Developing your Emerging Leaders. Our next seminar will be for Regional Rural and Remote Providers on December 2nd - find out more >> http://ow.ly/n1AD50CoJuS

04.01.2022 We are looking forward to joining Chair, Virginia Bourke, and Group CEO, Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen, of Mercy Health, on Friday as they discuss the critical relationship between the Chair and CEO of aged care organisations. ACSA has partnered with AICD on this first in a regular series of webinars on aged care governance. In conversation with AICDs NFP Sector Lead, Phil Butler GAICD, the panel will share insights on their journey through the COVID-19 pandemic with a particular focus on providing care for vulnerable people and will offer key lessons and tips that participants can use to improve the effectiveness of their own boards. Its not too late to join us - register now > https://events.acsa.asn.au//webinar-aged-care-governance-/

03.01.2022 2020 has been unexpected and difficult for all of us both personally and professionally. Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a day we are encouraged to ask those we care about, R U OK? and to reach out and talk about the challenges and difficulties we are facing as individuals. These past few months have brought challenges to our doorstep that we simply didnt see coming. In many cases, our normal outlets and coping mechanisms are no longer available because there... is no normal anymore, and everything and everyone has been impacted. Today ACSA will be meeting with our Victorian members to discuss 'Moral Stress Amongst Healthcare Workers During COVID-19', a helpful evidence-based paper that draws on many lessons from the military to better understand the sustained impact that COVID-19 will have on the care workforce. The paper, a collaboration between the Centre of Excellence for PTSD (Canada) and Phoenix Australia Centre of Excellence for Post Traumatic Mental Health (Australia), generates insights and strategies for individuals, leaders, and organisations in healthcare. You can download it here > https://bit.ly/35hk8qK The ACSA team continue to be incredibly proud of the aged care workforce who are showing up daily and making a difference in the lives of older Australians. We encourage you all to remember that in order to be there for others, its imperative that we also look after ourselves and the people who mean the most to us. #WSPD2020 #RUOKDay #mentalhealth

03.01.2022 ACSA's consortium partner ELDAC has a new downloadable poster for your workplace as a reminder to primary healthcare staff that there is free information available to support them >> http://ow.ly/gb7950CMCPm

02.01.2022 The Workforce & Industry Development Unit (WID) of ACSA delivers information and services that improve quality and support the workforce of organisations operating within the aged services sector. We are currently advertising the role of a Sector Support & Development & Office Support Coordinator based in Tasmania, with the incumbent responsible for the provision of administrative support and assistance to the WID team, but in particular, the Sector Support & Development Unit, as well as general office support. Find out more or apply now > https://www.seek.com.au/job/51186752

01.01.2022 ACSA’s Member Connect line continues to be monitored throughout the festive season. We encourage any members who require support to contact us on 1300 877 855 or email [email protected]