Mr Joe Towns1, Dr Tony Wright2 1 Careperson.com.au, Care Consultancy, Sandy Bay, TAS 2 Careperson.com.au, Optilyze, Sandy Bay, TAS   Innovation today is non-negotiable; no business can stay the same and expect to stay safe. “Digital disruption is coming; delaying action isn’t an option.” (McKinsey.com). What is...

Ms Helen Jarman The District Nurses, Moonah, TAS   hospice@HOME (h@H) provides in-home palliative care for people with life-limiting illness. People who live alone, who wish to die at home, particularly the elderly, may face more barriers in achieving their...

Lois Jenkins1, Denise Walshe2 1Corumbene care 2Central Highlands Community Health Centre Abstract: The Central Highlands and Derwent Valley in Tasmania are perfectly positioned to benefit from a collaborative approach to service delivery as they accommodate a diverse population in two...

Nandine Ozols1 1May Shaw Health Centre Inc Abstract: Outline of presentation: There are two key definitions of collaboration one being ‘to work together to achieve something’ and the other referring to ‘collaborating with the enemy’. At times to provide harmonious...

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...