Dr Emma Lea1, Dr Lyn Goldberg1, Miss Andrea Price1, Mrs Laura Tierney1, Professor Fran McInerney1 1University of Tasmania Abstract: Approximately 50% of residents in aged care are malnourished and dementia compounds this problem. This malnourishment problem has long been recognised,...

Mr Norm Mcilfatrick1 1Onecare Limited Abstract: Leadership in the Aged Care Sector has its’ own particular challenges, however as a sector we face challenges that have been experienced in many industries before us. Norm will discuss his experience in leading...

Mr Paul Stevens1, Mr Mark Emmett1 1Masonic Care Tasmania Abstract: Outline of Presentation: It’s not what you say, it’s not what you do, but it’s how you make people feel…’ That is the theme of this interactive presentation which focuses...

Mr Bruce Mullan1 1The Purpose Driven Group Abstract: Consumer choice has meant organisations need to adapt to a new way of doing business involving building relationships with customers rather than funding bodies. The entire organisation will need to work more...

Ms Debbie Hindle1 12appreciate Consulting Abstract: Does the mindset of your people and organization encourage innovation?   Key research suggests there are two mindsets that influence how you approach learning, development and challenges. And we each have a combination of both.  ...

Dr Susan Aykut1, Ms Wendy Mitchell1 1Community Care Tasmania Abstract: In 2016 Community Care TASMANIA (CCT) initiated a three-year pilot program called Community Connections to improve the wellness of Launceston’s ageing Bhutanese community. Studies undertaken by CCT with this group...

Ms Sharon Campbell1, Dr Amanda Wheeler1, Dr Fay Johnston1 1Menzies Institute for Medical Research Abstract: Environmental conditions such as smoke, pollen and temperature can have a major impact on the health of vulnerable people, especially the elderly and those with...

Ms Liz Thomas1, Ms Lucy O’flaherty1 1Glenview Community Service Inc Abstract: The content of the presentation will be in sharing the progress of the building development known as Korongee, which will be underway by this time. Participants will be interested...

Dr Tanya Petrovich1, Ms Kelly Burns1 1Alzheimer’s Australia Vic Abstract: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic is changing the way we teach dementia support through the use of virtual reality (VR). VR technology is an emerging approach to dementia education enabling participants to...

Mr James Slade Symons2, Ms Amanda Loh1 1Calvary Community Care, 2Macarthur Human Capital   Calvary community care recognised the need to have a capability framework that could impact on retention  recuitmet talent management performance discussion and a learning development framework...