Kevin Taylor, The Carer’s Phone Abstract Social isolation can lead to numerous and significant health problems for older persons living independently within their communities. With a growing number of older persons choosing to remain in their own homes it is...
- October 6, 2015
Jennifer Brown, Synovum Care Group Abstract In 2012 our Leadership Team embarked on a journey of self-discovery and reflection and in October 2013 our vision “Your Life. Your Way.” and strategy – a new direction in aged care; providing creative...
- October 6, 2015
Judy Broad, Glenview Community Services Abstract Glenview is an independent Aged care provider located in Glenorchy. Glenview staff recognised that our approach to palliative and end of life care was inconsistent and fell short of the goals we had set...
- October 6, 2015
Dr Leonie Williams, The Senior Helpers Abstract The changes outlined in the 2015 Budget forecast a radical change in the management of Home Care Packages, there is an ideal opportunity with adequate lead-time for home care providers to develop...
- October 6, 2015
Paul Stevens, Freemasons Homes of Southern Tasmania Abstract In 2014 and 2015 Freemasons Homes has conducted a focussed and successful training program for Managers and Supervisors on “Leadership in the Workplace”. The program involved 38 senior and middle managers...
- October 6, 2015
Becher Townshend, Font PR Abstract The arrival of consumer directed care has transformed the aged care industry into a competitive marketplace and emerging industry leaders must depend on building solid reputations through strategic communications. As baby boomers retire over the...
- October 6, 2015
Anita Smith, Guardianship & Administration Board Abstract As the “protest generation”, baby-boomers will be more likely to assert legal rights in a care environment than earlier generations. In addition, the rights of persons with dementia have been enhanced by Australia’s...
- October 6, 2015
Gabriele Taylor, Feros Care Abstract Narrative The new Home Care Package Guidelines and the quest to realise a change to consumer directed care is an exciting opportunity for aged care providers to transform their traditional models of community care delivery...
- October 6, 2015
Moira Laverty, Queen Victoria Home Abstract The Queen Victoria Home is a Teaching Aged Care Facility working collaboratively with both the University of Tasmania and The Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre. One stream of this collaboration is our...
- October 6, 2015
Dorothy Rao, Community Services and Health Industry Council Abstract Findings from 3 years of public and targeted consultations – use this to plan your recruitment, succession and development strategies Why training hasn’t delivered in the past? How much can...
- October 6, 2015
