|
Dear Valued Service Provider,
|
|
|
As the state is slowly emerging from lockdown and that most of the community is enjoying their freedoms, our article focuses on the new ‘normal’ after the COVID-19 crisis. This is also the topic of our Regional Forum Week ‘Looking to the Future. Beyond Crisis Management’. We have also provided the latest Sector news and events and included two summaries of interesting webinars for your convenience. Stay well!
|
|
|
The new ‘normal’ after the crisis, considerations for home-care providers
|
|
|
October 2021 was a very eventful month: we reached a few milestones in terms of vaccination which marked the beginning of a new ‘normal’ for many Australians. As international travel has resumed and with the increased movements of people within and across states, we know that we will have to live with COVID-19 in the community.
|
|
Northern Sydney Regional Forum Week:
Looking to the Future.
Beyond Crisis Management
|
|
|
29 November – 1 December 2021, online
We are approaching the end of another unprecedented year, during which the Sector demonstrated its incredible resilience and commitment to keep our communities safe and cared for. Join us for one, two, or all three webinars that will be an opportunity to reflect and plan for the future:
- 5 Pillars Over 5 Years - Distilling the Reforms, Paul Sadler, CEO, ACSA
- Community Care - Living with COVID-19, Dr Fiona Robinson, Head, Specialty of General Practice, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health
- Digital Access and Inclusion beyond COVID-19, Stephen May, Regional Coordinator, Leep
Stay tuned, more information and registration details to come soon!
|
|
Webinar Summaries:
Workforce and Aged Care Reforms
|
|
|
The Human Services Skills Organisation (HSSO) hosted a Workforce Forum on 14 October 2021. Unsurprisingly, the Aged Care Workforce dominated the discussions, and a summary can be downloaded here. The second webinar provided information on the Home-Care reforms and Payment in Arrears and was held on 20 October 2021. A summary can be downloaded here.
|
|
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Regular updates on the vaccine roll out can be accessed on the Department of Health’s website. More information about the Disability Clinic Hubs are available here. To understand how to show proof of your vaccination status, visit the Services Australia’s portal.
|
|
|
|
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is recommending a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who have had both doses of their primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago. More information about this recommendation is available here and the Department of Health’s website.
|
|
Update and Webinar: CHSP transition to payment in arrears
The Department has released an update about the implementation of the payment in arrears, including administrative arrangements and next steps. You can access it here. Moreover, a webinar will be organised to update CHSP providers on the 2022-23 extension on 17 November 2021, 10.30am - 12.00pm (details and link are available here). It will be recorded and uploaded on the Department’s resources for the aged care sector's webpage.
|
|
Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) for in-home aged care
Earlier this year, providers of in-home aged care, peak bodies, members of the aged care workforce, senior Australians and their families provided feedback about the design of the SIRS for in-home care. If interested, you can read the feedback collected here.
|
|
|
|
To learn how stakeholders' feedback is used to inform the reforms, visit the Ageing and Aged Care Engagement Hub.
|
|
New Workforce Advisory Service
From 11 October 2021, residential aged care and home care service providers can apply for a free, independent, and confidential workforce advisory service. This service supports providers to develop workforce training and skills plans. The service also provides strategies to help providers attract, retain and grow the skills of workers. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will deliver these services until 30 June 2023. Click here for more information.
|
|
Round Table Discussion: Preparing your Board for the Aged Care reforms
Wednesday 17 November 2021,
10.00am – 2.00pm, 10 Help Street, Chatswood
or
Tuesday 23 November 2021,
10.00am – 2.00pm, online
|
|
|
|
The Aged Care reforms are coming, is your Board ready? Will your organisation survive? Come and join us for a lively Round Table discussion for Directors of aged care services. Facilitated by Brendan Walsh (Conscious Governance), this event will be a unique opportunity to consider and plan for the impacts of the reforms on your organisation. To learn more, upload the flyer here and click through this link to express your interest.
|
|
Free Webinar: Impact of Changes to the SCHADS Award
Tuesday 23 November 2021, 12.00pm – 1.00pm, online
On 25 August 2021, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision to extensively vary the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (the Award). The changes will come into effect from 1 July 2022 and it is important for home and community care providers to be across the changes and how to integrate them into various business systems. This webinar will be hosted by ACSA. Registrations via this link.
|
|
Workshop: Managing Change for the Aged Care Sector
Wednesday 8 December 2021, 8.45am-3pm, Norths, 12 Abbott St, Cammeray
Adaptability and change are prevalent for industries such as Age Care, even prior to the challenges faced by businesses and service providers within the sector during the last 18 months.
|
|
|
|
This session is designed as a practical, hands-on workshop which will arm attendees with tools on navigating and driving required change and strategies successfully for the new economy. Register via this link.
|
|
|
Check all other events and webinars on our
|
|
|
2021-2022 Sector Support Initiatives
|
|
|
We have a number of workshops and events that we have tailored to support home and community care providers, their staff and their consumers. Download our new Sector Support Calendar now to see what's coming up.
|
|
| In-house workshops for staff |
|
|
| In-house workshops for consumers |
|
|
|
Our in-house workshops are free and offer practical support for both staff and consumers. For more information, download the flyer here or contact Rosanna Commisso.
|
|
Caring for Carers – Accessing the Carer Gateway
Carers Australia has recently called for GPs to help improve carer wellbeing and health through social prescribing. You can learn more about social prescribing in this Fact Sheet. Remember, a person is a carer if they are looking after someone with disability, a medical condition, mental illness or who is frail due to age. A range of free support and services are available via the Carer Gateway or by calling 1800 422 737.
|
|
|
|
