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The news in SA/NT SA honours high achievers at the ACSA Aged Care Awards
An impressive 128 guests gathered at the uniquely beautiful National Wine Centre, Adelaide on Friday 19 July to see the brightest stars in the aged care sector honoured at the ACSA Aged Care Awards (SA). The awards were emceed by Australian veteran TV presenter Graeme Goodings, who brought warmth and personality to the evening. To end the formalities guests enjoyed classic hits by Adelaide DJ James Carson. All winners from the Aged Care Awards SA are in the running to win their category in the National Aged Care Awards which will be announced at the ACSA National Summit in Melbourne in October. Provider of the year - sponsored by Provider Assist Winner: Kalyra Communities FINALISTS
• Boandik Lodge Inc.
• Southern Cross Care
• Life Care
RRR Provider of the year- sponsored by Altaira Nursing Services Winner: Mt View Homes FINALIST
• Wirriminna Care Inc. Innovation in Service or Design - sponsored by HESTA Winner: Carmelite, Southern Cross Care FINALISTS:
• St Basil’s Homes, St Peters
• Empathy Suit Trials, ACH Group Distinguished Service in Care Winner: Richard Hearn, Resthaven Employee of the Year – sponsored by YNA Winner: Dr. Tim Henwood, Southern Cross Care FINALISTS:
• Teresa Moran, ACH Group
• Kane Hall, RSL Care SA
• Myles Rosevear, Kalyra Communities Volunteer of the Year – sponsored by Healthcare Australia Winner: Jim Richardson, RSL Care FINALIST: Lillian Gyss, Murray Mallee Aged Care Group
Royal Commission announces a community forum in South Australia The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has announced details of a Community Forum to take place in Adelaide. The Royal Commission wants to hear from the Australian community about their experiences of and ideas about aged care. In addition to submissions and hearings, the Commission is undertaking a series of community forums, roundtable meetings with experts, and service provider visits during the course of its inquiry into aged care delivery in Australia. The Royal Commission Community Forums are an opportunity for members of the local community to hear about the work of the Royal Commission and to offer ideas on the challenges, strengths and opportunities to improve aged care. The Forum will take place from 1.30 to 4pm on Monday 12 August 2019, at the Auditorium, Adelaide Town Hall,128 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Commissioner, The Honourable Richard Tracey AM RFD QC will attend. A community forum is being held today in Townsville. Further details of all forums are available on the website. Members of the public can register for free to attend the forums, where a limited number will be able to make a brief statement. Media are welcome to attend the community forums but only as observers. Opening remarks only can be filmed. There is to be no other audio or video recording, no photography and no questions during the forum. Also, we ask media to not quote directly or identify members of the public who speak at the forum. Media are free to approach speakers outside the forum. We request that media observe these requirements so that members of the public feel they can speak freely during the forum. South Australian Government Media Release – State Government Grants of up to $100,000 The Honourable Michelle Lensink MLC, Minister for Human Services released a statement on the 18 July indicating that the State Government Grants SA program is now open, with $3 million in grants available to organisations across South Australia. Minister Lensink is encouraging eligible non-for-profit organisations to apply for a grant. “I’m pleased to announce applications are now open for the first round of grants between $10,000 and $100,000 and I urge organisations to apply,” said Minister Lensink.
“These grants will go a long way in helping our deserving community organisations right across South Australia, including our regions. “Priority will be given to grant applications that support the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence, increase disability inclusion, address the cost of living or support innovation in South Australia. “Grant applications can be made for equipment, community activities, one-off programs or services, upgrades to community facilities, activities to recruit or retain volunteers or provide learning and skill development opportunities for volunteers.” On 1 August 2019, grant applications will open for the first round of minor grants valued between $100 - $10,000 to fund smaller projects and activities and these can be submitted until 30 September 2019. A full copy of the media release can be found here South Australian Government Media Release – Landmark agreement to improve patient services The Honourable Stephen Wade MLC, Minister for Health and Wellbeing released a statement on the 23 July indicating that a landmark agreement between SA Health and 13 health providers is set to improve access to patient services and revolutionise the management of hospital demand. Minister Wade said a new Patient Services Panel has been established which will allow public patients to access services they need earlier at private facilities, resulting in reduced waiting times for elective procedures and increased capacity in our public hospitals. “Public and private hospitals have always worked together, however this has traditionally been done on an ad-hoc, non-strategic basis,” Minister Wade said. “This new agreement allows for better planning and a more streamlined coordination of services to minimise delays for surgery. “The 13 private providers include day and overnight hospitals which will primarily assist with providing hospital services such as elective surgery and rehabilitation, but also support during emergencies or major incidents. “SA Health will manage the panel, which ensures the buying power of every taxpayer dollar is maximised. “We are better coordinating and better utilising South Australia’s health services to ease pressure on our hospitals and better support the health and wellbeing of all South Australians.” Chief Executive of SA Health, Dr Chris McGowan, said the agreement will provide a better, more efficient approach to managing waiting times for surgery, peak demand periods, and assistance in the event of a major incident. “With this multi-million dollar agreement in place, we will be able to provide a better service for our patients while reducing red tape for our local health networks and help them better manage demand.
“It will also ensure we have a clear understanding of what services the private system can provide and how many patients they can care for. We anticipate cooperation will result in a reduction in elective surgery wait times and access to more timely care. “This landmark agreement is another step towards improving South Australia’s health services to ease pressure on our emergency departments and deliver care closer to home.” The agreement is for an initial period of four years, with the option of a further four, pending the success of the first phase. A full copy of the media release can be found here.
Call for participants Older People Lived Experience Workshops
Call for people over the age of 55 interested in sharing their views on housing!
A new Housing and Homelessness Strategy is being developed and will provide an opportunity to reform the housing and homelessness system in South Australia over the next 10 years.
The South Australian Housing Authority (SAHA) is undertaking extensive engagement to ensure that the voices of as many South Australians as possible – from a wide range of perspectives – are considered in the development of the new strategy.
As part of the engagement process, the Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI) will conduct several ‘Lived Experience’ workshops with different cohorts. The workshops aim to give voice to people with lived experience to assist in the development of housing and homelessness reforms.
We are seeking people over the age of 55 who are currently or were previously experiencing housing challenges (e.g. difficulty paying mortgage repayments or finding/paying for private rental) or lacking security of tenure.
Workshops will be held on Friday 2 August, 10am -1pm and Friday 9 August, 10am -1pm in a convenient city location. Participants must be able to attend both workshops.
Workshops will be informal and relaxed – there are no right or wrong answers. All information shared during the group is confidential and will remain anonymous.
To thank participants for their time, they will receive a $60 Coles Myer voucher at each workshop.
Please email details of relevant and interested people by COB Monday 29 July to Maryke van Diermen.
Please check that the person is interested and able to attend prior to emailing their details. We would appreciate if you could include the person’s full name, contact details and some information about them i.e. age, ethnicity and current housing status – to enable diversity of participation. There are limited spots available in the workshops.
You can find more information on the new strategy at www.yourSAy.sa.gov.au.
We appreciate your help.
If you have questions relating to the event, please email or call Maryke van Diermen at [email protected] or (08) 8413 8160.
UPCOMING EVENTS 7 August - Webinar: Dignity of Risk Date: 7 August Time: 3.00 – 3.45 pm (Adelaide) Joseph is an experienced researcher with senior university appointments. His research is aimed at protecting residents from abuse and poor practices, and ensuring proper clinical and medical care standards are maintained and practiced. Joseph also has substantial real world experience as a Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine. Click here to register
14 August - Standard 8, Organisational Governance
30 August - Workforce Symposium – enhancing our most valuable asset Date: Friday, 30 August Location: Morphettville Racecourse, Phar Lap Room, 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville Program sessions:
• Implementing the Aged Care Workforce Strategy • Unpacking Standard 7 of the Aged Care Quality Standards • Exploring funding opportunities • Five generations in the 2020 workforce – supporting the generations and attracting millennials • Injury prevention in aged care • Workplace mental health and wellbeing – how to manage disclosure and support your workforce • Performance management and employee relations • Checking the health of your payroll system
Click here to register. For questions please contact Emma Nash on 1300 856 904 or email [email protected].
Sector Support and Development events South Australia’s Sector Support and Development program of workshops is available on the ACSA Events page. Register here or by contacting [email protected] on 08 8338 8008. 1 August – Wellness Practice Date: 1 August 2019 Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Location: Building 3 Level 1, 32-56 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End SA 5031 Price: Free of charge to CHSP providers Ideally suited for contactors and support workers who are developing their work approach and language to focus on wellness outcomes for the older person. Developed with the CHSP Good Practice Guide and latest updates The Commonwealth Home Support Program promotes independence through physical and emotional wellbeing, social participation and access to the community. This is the wellness approach and it is key to the changes required of home support providers, workers and volunteers. This informative and engaging workshop will take participants through a range of activities and small group discussions to explore:
• Ageing in today’s society • A wellness approach in the delivery of services • Models of care: Wellness, Active Ageing & Re-ablement • What are the Commonwealth and Services are trying to change? • Strategies for workers to use the current approaches
Click here to register
6 August – LGBTIQ Date: 6 August 2019 Time: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm Location: Building 3 Level 1, 32-56 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End SA 5031 Price: Free of charge to CHSP providers This 4 hour training session uses a range of learning styles to outline some of the key ideas in providing LGBTI healthcare and the use of appropriate language. It provides information on the healthcare needs of LGB, and intersex and transgender elders. The history of older LGBTI people is outlined and the ways in which it influences their health and willingness to seek and receive services is also considered. Finally, the training offers some information about some unique health needs of LGBTI older people. Learning Outcomes: • Greater knowledge of LGBTI elders’ health needs • Enhanced understanding of how the lived experience of LGBTI elders impacts on their experience of, and
attitudes to, health care • Greater confidence in using appropriate terminology in responding to older LGBTI people • Enhanced understanding of the needs of LGBTI elders and greater confidence in providing inclusive, best-
practice care. Click here to register
13 August – Improving outcomes for people living with Dementia Date: 13 August 2019 Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Location: Building 3 Level 1, 32-56 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End SA 5031 Price: Free of charge to CHSP providers This unique workshop will review current understanding of dementia and focus on the experience of people living with dementia. We will focus on some ways workers can improve the quality of life for the person through community engagement, person centred approaches and preventive strategies. Problem solving strategies, for times when something doesn’t go well, will be offered for use with team members and family carers. This workshop is about building relationships and strengthening practices to support people to live well with dementia. The desired outcomes from this workshop are;
• Improving outcomes for people living with dementia • Developing strategies for strengthening relationships with people living with dementia
Learners will have an opportunity to;
• Develop an understanding of how to improve quality of life for people living with dementia • Identify ways to connect with the person and get to know them • Learn new strategies to prevent stress and reduce reactions to stressors
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27 August – If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen! Date: 27 August 2019 Time: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm Location: Building 3 Level 1, 32-56 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End SA 5031 Price: Members: $195.00, Non Members: $225 This program has been written for a diverse audience from carers through to service managers and everyone in-between! Good client documentation is essential for numerous reasons, the most important being the provision of the best possible care and support. When something goes wrong or when a case conference is scheduled with the client and their loved ones, ensuring you have well written evidence to back up any claims, actions or outcomes is essential. As aged care services continue to transition to customer directed care, documentation and its quality will improve communication across multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrate quality and reduce risk. This interactive workshop will explore legislation, quality standards and professional practice that impact on documentation in community services and provide practical examples of strategies to ensure documentation is defensible. Current issues such as the Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI), Consumer Directed Care, together with real examples from the Royal Commission and Coronial Inquests are used to reinforce the need to document effectively and what can happen when documentation isn’t up to scratch. The workshop will also focus on Complaints and Customer Feedback and appropriately managing Workplace Incidents and Investigation. The program has been written for a diverse audience from carers through to service managers and everyone in-between. Click here to register
29 August – Reablement, Recovery & Independence Date: 29 August 2019 Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Location: Building 3 Level 1, 32-56 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End SA 5031 Price: Free of charge to CHSP providers Older people are too often seen and known only by their deficits – what they can’t do and the assumptions we make about the limitations negatively impact the person. This impairs people’s ability to recover from a set back and reach their desired independence. Interactive and thought-provoking, this 3 hour session is a journey of understanding the motivation for people to build their capacity to recover from the impacts of setbacks and health challenges and reach greater independence in their lives. Participants will engage in a range of activities and explore the concepts of independence and the skills and attributes that promote independence. You will also gain new insights and strategies to support older people by understanding:
• The purpose of independence as an overarching goal or outcome. • The recovery approach, where a person is supported, connected, motivated in building their capacity
to engage in their version of the “good life”. • Reablement as enabling approach, beyond the formal service requirements.
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