Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Frontline home care workers, boost your skills with our 4x30-minute bootcamp. The bootcamp includes: Session 1: 8 October 2024 – Managing Conflict with Families Session 2: 10 October 2024 – Staying Safe when Delivering Remote Care Services Session 3: 15 October 2024 – Recognising Clinical Deterioration and When to Report It Session 4: 17 October 2024 – Creating a Safe Space: Responding to Discrimination in Home Care Service Delivery Attend all 4 sessions or pick the ones that suit you best. Register now and receive a 20% discount > https://lnkd.in/gHNbJri2 #ACCPAHomeCareTraining #ACCPABootcamp #AgedCare

Exciting news – the national conference program is now available! This year’s conference is packed with standout sessions, including inspiring keynotes, critical industry discussions, and focused sessions on topics that matter most. There will also be a strategic spotlight on retirement living and seniors housing on day three. Whether you're looking to connect with peers, learn from industry leaders, or explore the latest trends, there's something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event! View the full conference program and register for the national conference now > https://lnkd.in/gyYYjHcY Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor AlayaCare. AlayaCare is revolutionising care with cutting-edge technology. The leading cloud-based software is transforming the future of home, disability and residential care by harnessing the power of world-class innovations and AI. #ACCPANC24 #AgeofExcellence #AgedCare

“As a registered music therapist there are several questions I hear almost daily. Things like, who is music therapy for? What do you do? Does it work? What are the benefits? Firstly, I want to point out that every music therapy experience – facilitated by a trained Registered Music Therapist – is evidence-based, personalised and goal-oriented. The answers can be very individual, but the benefits are always profound,” says Hayley Antipas, Director of Attuned Health. Find out more about the role of music therapy and particularly how it can support people living with dementia, in out latest issue of Aged Care Today > https://lnkd.in/gSF8wQ3X #AgedCareToday #AgedCare #Dementia #MusicTherapy

Top reasons to register for the ACCPA National Conference today; • Early bird discounts: Register by 20 September to lock in exclusive savings on your registration fees. • Full access: Enjoy entry to all keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, and networking events for a truly immersive experience. • Personalised agenda: Customise your conference schedule to match your interests, with a wide selection of sessions to choose from. • Engage with industry leaders: Connect with over 200 leading exhibitors and sponsors who are at the forefront of innovation in aged care. Don’t miss your chance to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of aged care. Register here > https://lnkd.in/g29vu8fZ Thank you to platinum sponsor Ausmed who are a dedicated learning and development provider for the Australian healthcare system. Healthcare is a people business, and when it comes to operating a successful healthcare organisation - the workforce is the most important thing and also the biggest point of leverage. Ausmed’s workforce capability solutions empower modern healthcare providers to define, track and enhance their staff’s knowledge, skills and competence all within a single platform. Allowing them to take a person-centred approach to their learning program as well as their care. #ACCPANC24 #AgeofExcellence #AgedCare

Almost one-third of Australians find dementia frightening, which often results in people impacted by dementia experiencing stigma and discrimination. This week (16-22 September) is Dementia Action Week with the theme – Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future. There are simple actions we can all take to reduce fear and to make our communities more dementia-friendly. For more information and resources visit Dementia Australia > https://lnkd.in/gCvfahF #DementiaActionWeek #dementiaawareness

In an era where technological advancements have become synonymous with progress, Kurrajong Nursing Home has emerged as a shining example of how embracing innovation can enhance care delivery for older people. The aged care home has made the shift from paper-based record keeping to a state-of-the-art digital platform, streamlining their administrative processes and improving quality care. Find out the details in our latest issue of Aged Care Today > https://lnkd.in/gM56Ey64 #AgedCareToday #AgedCare #Innovation

The ACCPA National Conference is set to return to the Adelaide Convention Centre from 23-25 October, and it promises to be the biggest event yet. Here's what you can look forward to: • Inspiring keynotes: Gain insights from industry leaders and visionaries who are driving the future of aged care. • Concurrent sessions: participate in deep-dive discussions and practical workshops to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge. • Expert panels: Join engaging conversations with thought leaders on the latest challenges and innovations. • Networking opportunities: Build connections with professionals, thought leaders, and potential partners in the field. • Innovations showcase: Explore over 200 trade exhibition booths to discover cutting-edge solutions and advancements in aged care. Early bird registrations close 20 September > https://lnkd.in/g29vu8fZ Thank you to The Lookout Way who are one of our platinum sponsors for 2024. Lookout is the only digital care management platform built by care, for care. Lookout’s end-to-end platform focuses on delivering the highest quality experience for clients and their families while supporting all key home staff to work at the top of their capability - care management, rostering, finance, customer service, clinical care, ICT and executives. Lookout delivers efficiencies across care businesses to enhance profitability, simplify governance and improve client outcomes. #ACCPANC24 #AgeofExcellence #AgedCare

This morning our CEO Tom Symondson appeared on Nine Today Extra discussing how the reforms will improve aged care, particularly for older Australians choosing to age at home. He also discussed the improvements that Australians can expect in terms of the quality of care and availability. Watch the full interview below.

Understanding the multifaceted benefits of protein for your aged care residents is not just a matter of science, but an essential requirement to sustain vitality and quality of life among Australia’s ageing population. What are the protein requirements of older people, how can providers help to increase protein intake in their residents, and what is the role of protein diversity? Find out in this piece by HarvestB in our latest issue of Aged Care Today > https://lnkd.in/gtDSmU4v #AgedCareToday #AgedCare #Nutrition

Many times over the past year, I honestly wondered if this day would ever come. And by the end of yesterday, I was almost convinced it wouldn't. But, after a mammoth last ditch effort, agreement was finally reached today between the Government and the Opposition on the new Aged Care Act and it has now been introduced to Federal Parliament at last. This deal sees the new Act deliver on the recommendations of the Aged Care Taskforce - recommendations that should not just make our sector truly sustainable for the first time in decades, but allow it to grow to the scale necessary to serve every older person who needs our support into the future, whenever and wherever they need it. It also sees the removal of proposed criminal penalties, penalties that went far beyond the accountabilities called for by the Royal Commission and risked driving good people out of our sector in the midst of a workforce crisis. In my advocacy career, which started two decades ago, I can safely say that I have never experienced anything like this. A genuinely brave reform, supported by both sides of politics, that promises to change our sector forever. And getting here has been truly a hard fought battle with so many ups and downs, twists and turns, I have been dizzy for months. I have long since lost count of the number of meetings attended, calls made, media interviews and speeches given to try to persuade people to deliver this outcome. One day, I may write a book about it, but not today. I want to congratulate and thank Minister Anika Wells for her bravery in leading this reform and incredible committment to delivering it, and Shadow Minister Anne Ruston who never stopped fighting for the best possible outcome and managed to win the support of her party for this deal - no mean feat. Thanks must also go to Minister Mark Butler for his role in the negotiations, and the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition for committing to, and delivering, a bipartisan outcome in the national interest. I also want to thank my incredible team - in particular, Roald Versteeg, Jay Moran, Peter O'Dempsey, as well as our state managers, policy team, comms team and so many others. Their efforts to work with the government, the opposition and the cross bench has been exceptional and I am so very proud of them all. And thanks also to our members supported us and never failed to answer our calls for help along the way. Now, of course, this isn't done yet - the Bill now has to pass through parliament, with the first stop a Senate Inquiry. Our team is already hard at work scrutinising the whole 550 page document and we will be ready to play our part in that process. But today was a good day. Aged & Community Care Providers Association