Danni Hocking, AON Risk Solutions Abstract In this session you will gain insights into how a ‘people risk approach’ is holistic and requires the creation of a Workforce Risk Strategy ensuring your productivity remains intact, and the potential for...
- October 7, 2015
Dr Courtney Webber, Volunteering Tasmania Abstract This presentation will provide a short snippet of new research emerging on the UK which may be of interest to Volunteer Involving Organisations and Not for Profit organisations. There is some emerging research...
- October 7, 2015
Meagan Lee, Karen Parsell, Miranda Ferguson, Glenview Community Services Abstract Glenview provides support for the elderly community in their residential facility, day centres and through their home care packages. This presentation is about bringing the community to Glenview and...
- October 7, 2015
Dave Hayes, Care Assess Abstract On 2nd April, Minister Fifield announced that Care Assess, along with 12 other organisations, was selected to establish a Regional Assessment Service (RAS) as part of the Australian Governments’ new Aged Care Gateway Programme,...
- October 7, 2015
Dr Michael Annear, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Abstract Social networks and social engagement have positive impacts on health, yet some research has found that residents in aged care facilities may feel isolated and lonely. This presentation reports...
- October 6, 2015
Lynette Purton, PHT Abstract Primary Health Tasmania’s Local has developed and implemented a comprehensive, state-wide, evidenced based care coordination program, designed for frail aged and older people with complex chronic conditions. The main aim was to; provide client centred...
- October 6, 2015
Sue Atkinson, Island Care Abstract Do our residents still want bingo, skittles, uninviting morning teas and boring guest speakers each week? What if we involved circus acts, art based activities such as felt making, creating a real wine bar within...
- October 6, 2015
Dr Susan Aykut, Community Care NESB Abstract In Northern Tasmania there are a growing number of Bhutanese refugees over the age of 65. As relatively new arrivals to Australia, few service providers to date really understand what their health and...
- October 6, 2015
Tammy Harvey, Hobart District Nursing Service The Consultant Community and Aged Care Nurse Practitioner service brings together the skills, knowledge, leadership and experience of 2 Endorsed Nurse Practitioners (NP) not only from different backgrounds but also different organisations. One NP comes...
- October 6, 2015
Jenny Banasik, Independent Health Care Service & Helen Jarman, Hospice at Home Abstract It’s supposed to be about the client, isn’t it? How collaboration empowers clients. Outline of Presentation: The workshop will provide an overview of Independent Health Care Service...
- October 6, 2015
