Joanne Lorraine, Integrated Living Abstract Hear about rewarding and powerful stories of our consumers utilising the Staying Connected iPad program across Tasmania. Feedback from consumers is overwhelmingly positive, with the anticipated technological or user barriers overcome. The strength of the...
- October 6, 2015
Linda Paynter, Queen Victoria Home Abstract Queen Victoria Home moved to an online Rostering system in 2014. The current system had a huge impact on allocation of staff to shifts and the processing of payroll. This was a key...
- October 6, 2015
Justin Rossiter, Freemasons Homes of Southern Tasmania Abstract FMH commenced using Facebook as a communication and marketing tool in April 2012. Our present reach is up to 1200 people per post, and we ensure that we post at least...
- October 6, 2015
Dr Clare Ramsden, Tasmanian Health Organisation Abstract When people experience a change in their cognition, either through injury, illness or neurodegenerative disorders, a range of cognitive supports are frequently suggested. Aids and supports, such as external memory aids and...
- October 6, 2015
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
