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|From the CEO's Desk
National Health and Hospital Reform Commission (NHHRC)
Update on the first stage of the ACSA Image Campaign
Business @ Breakfast State Election Series
|Randstad News
|Recruitment – taking advantage of technology
|General News
ACS SA & NT State Awards for Excellence 2009
ACST Tasmania – Implementation of Modern Awards & NES Guide and Options document
Ever considered participating on one of the ACS Advisory Committees?
National Palliative Care Strategy Review
An Extreme Heat Advice (Moderate) has been issued by the State Emergency Service
Dementia Research and Education
|Coming Events
Aged Care Assessment Program - Tuesday 23 February
Finance Forum - Friday 26 February
Community Forum - Friday 19 March
Institute of Hospitality in HealthCare National Seminar - Wednesday 24 March
Residential Forum - Friday 16 April
|New Resources
|News for Residential Members
Risk Management for Emergency Events - additional clause for Residential Agreements
Better Oral Health in Residential Aged Care project
Training "Reviewing the effectiveness of your Resident Group?"
|News for Community Providers
Community aged care workforce – free community training now available
Bushfire Management Plan for Community Care Providers – Consultation with the CFS
Bloomers sales training program - not for profit
21st May 9th annual RVA & ACS Retirement Living Conference
|Northern Territory News
Launch of the research paper 'Dementia: Lesbians and Gay Men'
|Rural and Regional News
National program to boost rural doctors
|Research, Publications & Grants
The Pensioner and Beneficiary Living Cost Index rose in the December 2009 Quarter
Regular brain exercises key to healthy ageing
The 2010 Intergenerational Report – Australia 2050: Future Challenges
Education & Training Events
events held in the Adelaide Metro area
|Industry Education & Training
Dementia, delirium and falls prevention workshop
|Industry Supporters
Rebecca Barr rejoins Lynch Meyer as partner, boosting the firm's leading position in Aged Care and Retirement Villages
|Member Services
|Employee Assistance Program
Industrial Advice Service
Consultant Service
National Health and Hospital Reform Commission (NHHRC)
The ACSA response to the NHHRC report was finalised in early January and forwarded to the Prime Minister, various Ministers, the leader of the Opposition and Opposition spokespersons.
At the December meeting of the ACSA CEOs group, a decision was made to convene expert groups to develop solutions the sector could take to government around the aged care reform propositions in the NHHRC report. The group was also conscious that the government had announced a Productivity Commission inquiry (terms of reference still being developed) which is intended to augment the work of the NHHRC.
The ACSA CEOs group met again in February and responsibility for overseeing the work of the expert groups has been allocated to some states and the national office. South Australia has taken responsibility for the Health/Aged Care interface focussing on sub-acute, transition and rehabilitation services. This was the area ACS advisory committees were very interested in being involved with.
Other subjects that will be examined in more detail are:
The action being taken is very important for the sector. The government now recognises that policy issues within aged care must be dealt with and it is imperative that the sector responds creatively by proposing solutions to the issues facing it. We look forward to working with government and others to achieve the sector's long-term sustainability.
Update on the first stage of the ACSA Image Campaign
ACSA have just released a short movie which details the fantastic results from the first stage of the Image Campaign.
Please click here to access the movie.
Business @ Breakfast State Election Series
ACS recently offered members a State Government Election focus in the popular Business@Breakfast Series.
At the first event (29 January), Leader of the Opposition Hon Isobel Redmond MP took the opportunity to address ACS members. Although she did not articulate the party's policies on ageing in any detail, Ms Redmond demonstrated an obvious interest in aged care issues and raised a number of more general issues impacting on our older population. Ivan Venning MP, Shadow Minister for the Ageing, also attended the event.
At the second breakfast (15 February), the Minister for Ageing Hon Jennifer Rankine MP expanded on the Government's views on the ageing population. The State Government launched its ageing policy several years ago and more recently the State of the Ageing Report (2009) and are working within that framework.
The Minister discussed a number of Government initiatives including:
Ms Rankine believes that in the future older people will not be passive recipients of care services; that older people should be allowed to keep working if they desire; and life-long learning should be encouraged.
The Minister indicated support for the Commonwealth taking responsibility for all aged care, as long as it didn't complicate matters for service users.
Having now listened to the views of both major parties, ACS will be releasing its own election document articulating its views about what a future State Government needs to do to enhance service delivery to older South Australians. Watch out for future communications from this office about this.
Photos: (top) Hon Isobel Redmond MP, Alan Graham CEO ACS SA & NT, Marcia Evans CCI Group Purchasing; (bottom) Rob Hankins, CEO ECH, Hon Jennifer Rankine MP, Alan Graham
Farewell to ACS Residential Services Manager
ACS will sadly farewell Neville Stephens in a few weeks time; Neville will take up the position of Admissions Coordinator with Southern Cross Care. We wish him all the best in his new role.
The position of Residential Services Manager will be advertised in The Advertiser (and online) this weekend. If you are interested in applying, please read the position description. Applications must be with ACS by Tuesday 9 March and interviews will be held Tuesday 16 March.
For over 20 years, Randstad has been supporting the needs of employers and the careers of jobseekers right across South Australia.
Recruitment – taking advantage of technology
Recruitment, like most industries, is no stranger to the impact of ongoing technological advances. Where once it was more than acceptable to submit a hand written resume, it is now a minimum standard that resumes be typed and in most cases, sent electronically.
The introduction of electronic job seeking – not just emailed resumes, but also online job boards, advertising options and even online interviews – has allowed companies and recruitment organisations immediate access to job seeker networks for their specific vacancies and needs, matching candidates with requirements faster.
"In addition to our own company job boards and diverse online advertising strategies, Randstad has always focused on ensuring our recruitment services are aligned with the latest technology, with all jobs posted on job boards, and fed automatically through to the company Facebook and Twitter pages," says Valerie Wilton, Online Marketing Executive of recruitment and HR company, Randstad.
"The social media space is becoming more and more prominent in the recruitment market. Sites like Facebook mean positions vacant are exposed to a greater audience of potential candidates from around the globe," says Valerie. "Randstad is committed to ensuring we place the right person in every position, so taking full advantage of all of the latest trends in technology, and providing meaningful online content to improve jobseeker experiences, is very important.
Networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook are also becoming increasingly popular as a means of identifying and confirming the details and qualifications of potential candidates.
"As a cutting edge recruiter, we understand that social media sites are a growing source of information. It is essential, however that candidates are also aware of this, and create a professional public page and ensure their personal page is listed as private only, so they are assessed only on professional credentials."
For more information on technology in recruitment, or to work with Randstad to take full advantage of the latest technology in placing your job, visit www.randstad.com.au or call one of our specialist consultants on 1300 996 135.
The latest edition of the National Report is now available from the Members Only section. Click here to download. Issues covered in the latest edition include:
ACS SA & NT State Awards for Excellence 2009
ACS is pleased to announce the Inaugural State Awards for Excellence. These Awards will recognise and promote excellence across all fields of the aged care industry. They celebrate significant contributions to the quality of life of older people, people with disabilities and/or their carers. The Awards will also acknowledge efforts to increase public confidence and community involvement in aged and community services.
We encourage all members to be involved in these Inaugural Awards and to nominate worthy recipients.
The Awards will be officially launched next week, when all relevant information will be emailed to members.
The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council has developed a new website to support the Australian Community to make informed decisions about their career and their future.
Careers That Matter incorporates the former Community Active Careers website.
You can find a wide range of information on emerging industry skills, training pathways and everything on occupational and career opportunities in the Community Services and Health industries.
While on Careers That Matter, check out the Work That Matters You Tube Channel, join social networks and sign up for the newsletter.
The ACS Workforce Committee has been actively working to address issues which affect the aged & community care workforce. A summary of achievements over the last twelve months and current projects can be accessed by members.
Please take the time to have a look and let Carol Mohan know:
1) Your feedback on the Committee's performance and direction (the good and the bad) and
2) How the Workforce Committee can best communicate its activities to you and facilitate your input in future.
Please feel free to contact Carol Mohan, 8338 7111 or email, if you would like to discuss anything related to the Workforce Committee.
If you are interested in promoting employment in your organisation, keep the following dates in mind:
Sunday 28 March 10 am–3pm RCNA Nursing Careers Expo
Adelaide Convention Centre
Sunday 30 May 10 am–4 pm & Monday 31 May 9.30 am–1pm Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo
Adelaide Entertainment Centre (predominantly training providers)
Friday 25 June, 9 am–4 pm & Sat 26 June 10 am–4 pm National Careers & Employment Expo
Adelaide Showgrounds Jubilee Pavilion
Friday 13 August DisAbility & Ageing Expo
Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre
Tuesday 21 September 5 pm–8 pm JobFest 2010
Adelaide Showground Ridley Centre
ACS will have a Aged & Community Care Career Display at the National Careers & Employment Expo and at JobFest 2010.
ACST Tasmania – Implementation of Modern Awards & NES Guide and Options document
This information has been produced as a guide only. It represents ACST's interpretation of new legislation (Fair Work Act 2009) and is provided as general advice on the workplace relations system. It does not constitute legal advice and it is always advisable to seek further information regarding specific workplace relations issues that relate to your organisation.
Ever considered participating on one of the ACS Advisory Committees?
ACS has established five advisory committees:
These Committees play an important role in identifying key initiatives affecting the not for profit aged and community care sector. Committee members have the opportunity to contribute to the development of policy positions and provide input on sector responses to key government initiatives. Each Committee contributes leadership, policy direction and industry intelligence relating to strategic action plans that are aligned with the ACS SA&NT Inc strategic and operational plans.
Participation in the ACS Advisory Committee structure enables members to make positive contributions at the strategic sector level while enhancing their overall knowledge and understanding of the wider sector.
The ACS Board is cognisant of the need to ensure, where possible and appropriate, that committee membership reflects the broad membership base as well as country and metropolitan interests. ACS encourages all members to consider participating on one of our five Advisory Committees.
This year a number of positions are due for renewal. Notification of the formal nomination process will be included in the April 2010 Snippets. In the meantime, if you are interested in observing the work of a committee, we would like to hear from you.
For further information please contact Hazel Parker or Eileen King on 8338 7111.
National Palliative Care Strategy Review
The National Palliative Care Strategy (NPCS) was founded on the premise that palliative care should form an integral part of a comprehensive health care system that supports people at all stages of life, helping people to die well with the appropriate care and support. The development of the current National Palliative Care Strategy commenced in 1998 and was endorsed by the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council in October 2000. The National Palliative Care Strategy represents the combined commitments of the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments, palliative care service providers and community-based organisations to the development and implementation of palliative care policies, strategies and services that are consistent across Australia.
On 28 April 2009 the Minister for Ageing, the Hon. Justine Elliot MP, announced that the Strategy would be reviewed and updated to ensure it is meeting the needs of all Australians. Communio have been awarded the contract to review the Strategy following a tender process. The Review will occur between now and May 2010. The Review will occur in two Phases.
Phase 1 – will comprise a literature review and consultation with key informants to establish a Framework against which the current Strategy should be reviewed.
Phase 2 – will comprise an extensive consultation process as we revise and update the strategy.
Click here for Stakeholder Registration
Click here for Phase 1 report
Click here for Online survey.
An Extreme Heat Advice (Moderate) has been issued by the State Emergency Service
This means that an extreme heat event is anticipated in the coming days. The forecast temperatures are as follows:
Observed Temps Forecast Temps
Thu 18/02
Fri 19/02
Sat 20/02
Sun 21/02
ADT3 Day Mean
Please be aware of the hot weather and ensure you are prepared to activate your Extreme Heat Management Plans if the heat continues.
Heat Health information is available here.
This is the time to make referrals of vulnerable clients to the Red Cross Telecross REDi service by phoning 1800 188 071. Once the Telecross REDi services is activated, a trained Red Cross volunteer will phone the registered person to check on their wellbeing during the heat event. The service is available across all of South Australia. Clients registered previously do not need to be referred again.
Organisations requiring assistance with Extreme Heat plans should contact Michelle Bampton, Office for the Ageing, Phone: 8413 9042 or Email
Dementia Research and Education
Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot recently announced a $21.7 million, three and a half year commitment for funding to five Dementia Training Study Centres and three Collaborative Research Centres. The three Collaborative Research Centres to receive funding are the:
The Government also continued funding of the Dementia Training Study Centres to increase the capacity, skills and knowledge of health professionals who provide care for people living with dementia, their families and carers through five training centres, located across Australia:
These centres promote dementia studies in Australian graduate and undergraduate curriculum and provide tertiary dementia career pathways and training for health professionals.
The Better Practice Project will soon have available a Volunteer Training Package, titled "Good Lives for Older People", plus the availability of a "Train the Trainer" Workshop to equip Coordinators who work with Volunteers to present the Training Package.
The Package is currently under trial with one organisation. Interest will result in a schedule of dates and locations being provided from April 2010. For more information contact Joyleen Thomas, Manager on 0417 873105 or email
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Tuesday 23rd February 7.30 pm SA; 6.30 pm NT, Pre-recorded satellite broadcast by Rural Health Education Foundation
This educational program explores aged care assessments in rural and remote communities, and the role of rural primary health care professionals in the comprehensive assessment of the needs of the ageing and their families. The program also highlights some of the challenges of ACATs in rural and remote Australia. The program will examine some strategies that have been developed to manage these challenges.
Finance Forum - Friday 26 February
Stables Ballroom, Morphettville Junction, 470 Anzac Highway, CAMDEN PARK SA
'Riding the waves of economic, industrial, legislative and environmental issues engulfing aged care'
The focus of the Forum is on managing the constant change across all areas of the aged care sector's business – finance industrial relations, environmental and legislative responsibilities. The Forum is designed for both residential and community aged care providers in the non-profit sector.
Topics will be of interest to CEOs, finance managers, accountants, directors of care, human resource and business development managers.
An impressive line up of speakers will present on current issues to help us all to 'ride the waves' of change across the sector. Click here to see the full Program.
Community Care Forum - Friday 19 March
Stables Ballroom, Morphettville Junction, 470 Anzac Highway, CAMDEN PARK SA
Aged Care/Health Interface – 'Current excellence and future opportunities'
Full Program and Registration Form now available!
The ageing of the population, the greater focus on enhancing wellness, primary health care and sub-acute services in the community and the concern about the impact on the acute health system, have been the subject of a number of major reports and plans, both at the national and state level. Although aged care providers already support older people in these areas, and do this really well, the reports and plans focus on the health system for such community-based services for older people. Aged care providers have a great deal of expertise in providing a diverse range of supports and it is important for the aged care system and the health system to work in partnership to maximise outcomes for older people.
This Forum will showcase a number of initiatives where the aged care is currently bridging the aged care/health interface very successfully and explore the potential, from a policy perspective, for aged care to be a partner with health in supporting older people to age well.
Institute of Hospitality in HealthCare National Seminar
An Introduction to the UK Framework of Meals in the Community and Care Services
Come along and hear from two international experts in the field of meal service delivery, Neel Radia and Era Varellas. Their presentation will cover a variety of issues that they have encountered in the delivery of meals to frail and aged recipients.
Wednesday 24 March 2010
AAMI Stadium Function Complex
Magarey Room AAMI Stadium
Turner Drive, West Lakes, SA 5021
IHHC / ACS Members $99.00, (online) $115.00 Cheque /EFT
Non Member $125.00, (online) $140.00 Cheque /EFT
Refer to flyer for further information, contact Kathy Manning on 08 8294 5555 or go to the IHHC website, www.ihhc.org.au
ACS Residential Forum - Friday 16 April
Stables Ballroom, Morphettville Junction, 470 Anzac Highway, CAMDEN PARK SA
Enhancing Your Service Delivery in a Changing Environment . . .
This Forum will focus on changes within the aged care industry and ways in which the industry can improve service delivery. The Forum is designed for both residential and community aged care providers in the non-profit sector and topics will be of interest to CEOs, managers, directors of care and other senior staff who oversee the general performance of service delivery within their organisations.
Flyer and full program available soon.
Calendar of Cultural and Religious Dates 2010 (DHA)
The Calendar aims to raise awareness of key cultural and religious events, festivals and national days.
Risk Management for Emergency Events - additional clause for Residential Agreements
The following information has been kindly provided by Peter Myhill of O'Loughlins Lawyers
Many members using an ACS Residential Agreement model may be aware of a recent fact sheet from the Department of Health and Ageing relating to Emergency Events. This sheet incorporates the following question and answer:
Q: What are an approved provider's powers and responsibilities if a care recipient refuses to relocate or evacuate?
A: Approved providers should consider including a clause in residential agreements enabling them to relocate or evacuate care recipients in emergency situations and should seek individual legal counsel on the wording of such a clause.
In broad outline, the fact sheet identifies the responsibility of providers to deal with emergency situations, but indicates that there will be common sense applied to the exigencies of the situation, for example, that it may not be possible to immediately relocate residents into complying accommodation. By the same token, the fact sheet also identifies that the cost and responsibility relating to emergency evacuation will fall upon the provider and that, in normal course, there will be no additional funding available to providers to assist in these circumstances. Obviously, insurance relating to these events should be undertaken which covers relocating costs etc.
From the provider's point of view O'Loughlins Lawyers suggest that maximum flexibility be granted within Agreements to relocate residents (whether within the relevant facility or elsewhere) for so long as the 'emergency situation' prevails (or its consequences).
O'Loughlins Lawyers have drafted a clause for inclusion in members' agreements.
The clause does not specifically provide for an entitlement for the resident to return to their original accommodation. No doubt this will be a matter for consideration according to the circumstances. Although the clause specifically provides that the entitlement to implement alternative arrangements continues only for so long as the emergency situation or its consequences continue, if the consequences are such that it is impossible or impracticable for the resident to return to their original accommodation, it could be reasonably said that the capacity to implement the alternative arrangements continues.
There is no specific guidance in the Aged Care Act or the Principles for these circumstances.
If you are using an ACS Resident Agreement model, O'Louglins lawyers suggest that the attached clause be incorporated into the Special Conditions area of that Agreement. If you have any queries, please call Phoebe Doolette or Peter Myhill to discuss further (8111 4000).
Better Oral Health in Residential Aged Care project
The Better Oral Health in Residential Aged Care project delivers specialist oral health care knowledge and train-the-trainer skills to Registered Nurses in residential aged care facilities across South Australia. Each facility can send a maximum of two RNs to a workshop, and those RNs are expected in turn to pass on what they learn to their care worker staff to embed the practices right across each facility.
Please click here for training dates
Training "Reviewing the effectiveness of your Resident Group?"
An effective resident group is a valuable tool in the QA process of a facility but it can be difficult to determine how well your resident group is operating.
A new tool Guidelines for Resident Groups provides simple assessments tools to assist facilities to review the functions of their resident group.
A workshop on how to use the Guidelines is now available for Diversional Therapists and Lifestyle Coordinators or staff facilitating Resident Groups.
Monday 29th March 2010
Tuesday 13th April
Wednesday 21st April
Helping Hand Ingle Farm
Aegean Village
ACS Training Room
9.30-12 noon
RSVP 22 March 2010
RSVP 6 April 2010
RSVP 14 April 2010
Staff attending these sessions will receive the Guidelines Kit
Training cost $100 plus GST $10
Numbers are limited at each session to 40 places so book now and register your attendance. Find out more.
Presented by Jane Northey ARAS Residential Care Program Team Leader
Phone ARAS Residential Team 8232 5377 to register. Or email
December Safety Notice - Therapeutic Goods Administration
This Safety Notice informs Health Services about medical device recalls and product corrections that have been issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). These recalls and corrections may apply to your Health Service.
Community aged care workforce – free community training now available
Funding is available under the Community Aged Care Workforce Development Program – Specialised Training, to provide 1,000 training places for workers from a culturally and linguistically diverse background and 1,000 training places for workers from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
Eligible providers are encouraged to identify staff who would benefit from this training.
Bushfire Management Plan for Community Care Providers – Consultation with the CFS
Aged & Community Services SA & NT (ACS) has consulted the Country Fire Service (CFS) regarding the bushfire management plan for community care providers. The Country Fire Service (CFS), through its representative Peta O'Donohue, provided some valuable feedback on the content of the plan. The overall comment was that it was comprehensive and in line with CFS policies on bushfire management.
ACS will be incorporating the CFS feedback to the plan and will aim to have the document available to members in a few weeks. If you have any comments or feedback on your experiences with developing a bushfire plan, please contact the ACS Research and Policy Officer (Jeric) on 8338 7111 or via email.
Free insulation for most village ILUs
Bloomers sales training program - not for profit
21st & 22nd June. Bloomers the art of selling retirement living is launching a NOT FOR PROFIT Bloomers sales training program. Further information next edition of Snippets.
21st May 9th annual RVA & ACS Retirement Living Conference
Updated program with confirmed speakers now available.
Session 9: DEBATE – "Is Ageing in Place and Turnover / Profit mutually exclusive?"
Facilitator - George Kapiniaras (pictured right)
Ageing in Place Team Turnover / Profit Team
Darren Young – Helping Hand Doug Strain – Masonic Homes
Peter Wright – Anglicare Loretta Byers – Village Care Ltd
Bill McClurg – Omega SeniorCare Tom Gannon – Gannon Lifestyle Group
Launch of the research paper 'Dementia: Lesbians and Gay Men'
Thursday 4 March, 12.30 pm-1.30 pm in Darwin
Alzheimer's Australia NT and the NT AIDS and Hepatitis Council (NTAHC) invite you to attend the Launch of the research paper 'Dementia: Lesbians and Gay Men' by Heather Birch in Darwin.
Please see the invitation and agenda. To register for this exciting launch please contact Alzheimers Australia NT ph: (08) 8948 5228 or email
There will also be a Launch held in Alice Springs on the 2nd March - contact Alzheimer's Australia Alice Springs for further information, ph: (08) 8952 9799
In May (date TBA) BDO will present the results of the 2010 Fraud Survey and a corporate governance session with Chartered Secretaries Australia & ACS. Further details next Snippets.
Also in Darwin on 11 August 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm Aged Care workshop and trade display. Watch this space for further information.
National program to boost rural doctors
The Federal Government has announced a national program to encourage urban GPs to work as locums in rural or regional areas.
Up to 150 GPs will be offered emergency training on the condition they do a four-week locum placement. This is a one off incentive with participants able to access the Rural Procedural Grants Program to obtain financial assistance to undertake emergency medicine training up to a total of $6,000.
The program aims to give GPs the skills they may need in more remote areas, as well as boosting the pool of locum doctors available.
Further information on Rural Leap is available from the DoHA Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.
Regional Forum - 18th June 2010
The Regional Forum will be held at The Monastery this year and speakers are currently being organised. Plenary sessions are being planned on green sustainability (how to adapt existing facilities), governance, emergency management, award modernisation and much more. Concurrent sessions will focus on community care, housing (including a panel of speakers) and rural training options.
Further details will be advised.
The Pensioner and Beneficiary Living Cost Index rose in the December 2009 Quarter
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that the Pensioner and Beneficiary Living Cost Index (PBLCI) increased by 0.6% during the December quarter 2009. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.5% over the same period.
The main contributor to the quarterly rise was food (+1.7%) due to increases in fruit and vegetables. Housing (+1.1%) also saw increases for the quarter as a result of rises in rents and electricity. The most significant offsets were provided by transportation (-1.1%) and health (-2.1%) due to falls in automotive fuel and pharmaceuticals respectively.
The PBLCI was designed to answer the question By how much would after tax money incomes need to change to allow age pensioners and other households whose principal source of income is government benefits to purchase the same quantity of consumer goods and services that they purchased in the base period?
The PBLCI is derived by combining the age pensioner Analytical Living Cost Index (ALCI) and the other government transfer recipient ALCI. Living cost indexes are intended to measure the impact of changes in prices on the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by these particular household types.
A full report is available on the ABS website.
Regular brain exercises key to healthy ageing
The "Brain Fitness Pilot Project" conducted by Alzheimer's Australia WA found that just two hours of brain exercises a week can markedly improve one's mental capacity and help fight aged-related memory loss.
The study involved people aged from their 60s to 80s from retirement villages and seniors fitness centres. They took part in a structured brain fitness program for two hours per week over an eight-week period. The program consisted of a series of computer-based hearing exercises aimed at sharpening a person's ability to take in speech so that the brain can hear and remember more details.
While a majority of participants reported an improvement in their train of thought and could remember names and shopping lists better, another 70 percent found an improvement in their hearing and their ability to follow and remember conversations.
Brain fitness is based on the idea that the brain is 'plastic' and has the ability to change in response to new learning and stimuli. It challenges the notion that we are predisposed to inevitable mental decline as we grow older.
Proactive brain fitness training for adults is now recognised internationally as a way to enhance healthy ageing and delay cognitive decline.
The 2010 Intergenerational Report – Australia 2050: Future Challenges
The 2010 Intergenerational Report was recently launched by the Commonwealth Treasury highlighting the pressure of an ageing population on Australia's economy, living standards and government finances over the next 40 years.
The report, 'Australia 2050: Future Challenges', outlines the economic challenges facing Australia's economy over the next 40 years as the workforce participation rate drops and ageing baby boomers demand more from the country's health and aged care services. As the number of Australians aged between 65 and 84 will double over the next 40 years, the report predicts that so too will health spending, with half of government spending in 2050 going towards health care, aged pensions and aged care.
The report predicts that Australia is on target in hitting a population of 35 million by 2050. It argues that the country's immigration intake will need to be maintained or boosted to help pay for the increased costs. The report also proposes policy measures to lift national productivity, exercise fiscal restraint, and reduce carbon emissions.
The full report is available to download from the Treasury website
The 2010 Training Program is constantly updated. Registration forms for the events will be placed on the website as they are prepared, and also sent to members. Please mark this page as a bookmark and return to it regularly to view any changes and additions.
Coming up in March . . .
Three short Wednesday sessions: 3, 17 and 31 March, 8.00–10.00 am, Developing Teams
Designed for anyone who leads a team and wants to develop positive, effective working relationships. Join the ever-popular Alli Taylor for these three practical and interactive sessions which will cover:
Thursday 4 March, 1.00–4.30 pm, Evaluating Your Service—Developing Evaluation Tools for Continuous Improvement In Aged Care
This course will provide participants with practical knowledge in developing materials and tools in evaluating programs and activities in aged care organisations and will cover:
Friday 5 March, 1.00–4.00 pm, ACFI Validation and Sanctions
Join staff from Quality and Review Section, Department of Health and Ageing, who will outline
NOTE – ACS members-only session.
Friday 12 March, 9.30 am–4.30 pm, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements – Aged Care (Community Care)
This course is designed for HR practitioners, payroll staff and managers responsible for engaging and managing employees, paying employees, or for negotiating Enterprise Agreements and will cover:
Modern Award – Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010:
Enterprise Agreements:
Upcoming RDNS clinical courses
ACS is pleased to advise that each month Snippets will provide information about upcoming RDNS clinical courses and education events.
RDNS Training: Mental Health First Aid
This award-winning course delivers critical skills in supporting people with mental health conditions or experiencing mental health crises. Delivered by Andy Kelly, a mental health nurse with more than 30 years experience, this interactive and stimulating 2-day course is a must for anyone involved in front-line services in health and community services. Book now (registration form attached) on 1300 364 264, fax to 8208 5311, or via email
When 22 & 23 March 2010
Where Education Development Centre, Milner St, Hindmarsh
Cost $225 (incl light lunch)
Dementia, delirium and falls prevention workshop
This is a half-day workshop.
Date: Monday 22 March 2010
Time: 8.30 am Registration to 12.30 pm
Venue: Adelaide Pavilion, Veale Gardens, Corner South Terrace and Peacock Rd, ADELAIDE
The keynote speaker will be Associate Professor Dr Jacqueline Close from University of NSW. This presentation will be of interest to a variety of health professionals who are working in acute, community or residential aged care and are interested in reducing falls rates in this challenging client group.
Please complete a registration form and return to Lisa Michelmore Fax 8463 5540 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Registrations close 12 March 2010.
SAGE International Study Tours
SAGE Study Tours are an industry first partnership between architecture firm ThomsonAdsett and Aged Care peak industry bodies Aged Care Association Australia (ACAA) and Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA). The tours provide Health & Aged Care industry professionals with a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights in the delivery of Eldercare from key professionals in the international health and aged care fields.
SAGE CHINA + HK: Facility tours in Beijing and Hong Kong
SAGE NEW ZEALAND: Visit a broad selection of Aged Care facilities and Retirement Living villages of our New Zealand neighbours.
Opening Special for bookings before 28 February 2010 and Early Bird Special for bookings before 30 April 2010.
Rebecca Barr rejoins Lynch Meyer as partner, boosting the firm's leading position in Aged Care and Retirement Villages
Rebecca is a property lawyer specialising in retirement villages and aged care law. She advises on the sale and acquisition of commercial property, including retirement villages and aged care facilities; conducts regulatory due diligence on retirement villages and aged care facilities; and advises on regulatory compliance and other issues relating to the Aged Care Act and the Retirement Villages Act.
Head of Lynch Meyer's Aged Care and Retirement Villages team Alf Macolino said: "We are delighted that Rebecca has returned. She has considerable expertise in property, and in aged care and retirement villages. It's terrific to be building our team with people of Rebecca's calibre – she will certainly provide our clients with excellent service."
Rebecca has advised on a number of significant transactions in the retirement villages and aged care sectors, one involving over 40 aged care facilities across a number of states. Most recently, she advised on an acquisition of 13 retirement villages and aged care facilities situated across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
Rebecca can be contacted on 08 8236 7624 or email
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GCC lures Jordan, Morocco for security and economic gain
GCC's move to bring Jordan, Morocco is said to be prompted by unrest and Iran threat; Jordan buffer needed to prevent contagion to northern Gulf
May 15, 2011 10:54 by Reuters
Fellow monarchies Jordan and Morocco have been invited to join the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as they reportedly seek ways to combat domestic unrest and a perceived Iranian threat.
The announcement surprised many in Amman and Rabat, which have not seen themselves as being on a par with the wealthier economies of the Gulf.
Impetus for the closer realignment has been enhanced by mass protests gripping the Arab world that worried autocratic ruling elites about a contagion sweeping their region as former allies Egypt and Tunisia succumbed to popular revolts, analysts say.
Sunni Gulf leaders are concerned that Western allies could abandon them and back reforms if protests become widespread enough as they did with their longtime allies Hosni Mubarak and Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.
Jordan has long supported US-backed Gulf security arrangements underpinned by fears led by Saudi Arabia of Shi'ite political activity as a channel for Iranian influence.
"No doubt the main motivation has been what has been happening in the Arab world and its repercussions. It's a signal that the security and stability of Jordan is not just a local concern. It's also a message of solidarity," said Nawaf Tell, director of Jordan University's Centre for Strategic Studies.
Ali Anouzla, editor of independent Moroccan news portal Lakome.com, said: "This looks like an alliance that will be against both geography and strategic common sense."
"Amid the popular revolts demanding democracy, it feels more like a political alliance aimed at preserving the stability and the continuity of Arab monarchies, the majority of which are led by prominent tribes and clans in their respective countries."
"People demanding change in Morocco have shown what inspires them: They have always carried Tunisian and Egyptian flags."
Anouzla said those demanding change in Morocco want a parliamentary monarchy, not a constitutional one, to guarantee a separation of powers.
Taher Adwan, Jordanian minister of state for media affairs, told Reuters that Amman backed the GCC's foreign policy and its opposition to Iran's meddling in the region. "Jordan had a clear stance that rejected any Iranian intervention in the affairs of Bahrain," Adwan added.
Naser al-Belooshi, Bahrain's ambassador to France, said both Morocco and Jordan had similar capitalist economies that complement the GCC, adding that their strong links with the United States and France could only benefit the world's largest oil exporting region.
Jordan's geographical position — it borders Israel, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia — has been growing in value as a crucial buffer whose stability is key to Gulf security as the Arab democratic revolution shakes the grip of long-serving rulers.
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It's sad to see that the GCC listens more to the directives from the West rather than findnig ways to rekindle its once strong ties with Iran.
Obviously, this is not to the benefit of the Western countries to see good relations between the strong geopolitical Iran and the arab naitons, and thus they keep fueling the fire that Iran is the enemy.
What GCC should realize is that its so called "Western Allies" are only intersted in their oil, and while GCC could build something much stronger and longer lasting through strenghtening their common interests with Iran, they are doing the exact opposite!!!
Hosni Mubarak was a stalwart against Iran, its a shame that the Egyptian Public were so short sighted that they greatly weakened the Arab stand by ousting Hosni Mubarak.
Jordan and Morocco can both counter Iran, and are also close to the USA and the West; an alliance of the GCC and Jordan and Morocco can stand against iran and also be close to the West.
Is it a coincidence that monarchies are among the worlds best performing economies now?


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AbstractThe introduction of alternative energy requires collaboration between consumers, energy suppliers and regulators. A fundamental question is, will consumers engage with this agenda and, in particular, will they trust the institutions sufficiently to enable the collaborations that are needed. Present indications suggest that consumers have little trust in the established institutions and tend to reject such collaborations. This article presents two case studies which explore the way consumers, regulators and energy suppliers interact in relation to alternative energy projects. It analyses the inter-group interactions from the perspective of symbolic interactionism and discusses the aspects that undermine trust, leading to suggestions for improved trust.
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The collection of vintage blues, R&B and soul songs was recorded live in the Waterfront Studios in Hudson, NY by engineer Henry Hirsch (Lenny Kravitz), who used an original 3M 24 track tape machine to recreate the warm analog sound of the era. Guest musicians include Barbecue Bob Pomeroy (harmonica), Allen Toussaint (piano on his own "Shoorah! Shoorah!") and vocalists the Holmes Brothers and Rufus Thomas' daughter, Vaneese Thomas. Jimmy Vivino, musical director on TBS-TV's CONAN show, assembled all horn arrangements and also played wurlitzer piano on "I Don't Need No Doctor."
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A family physician is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family, and is trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. The family physician receives a broad range of training that includes internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and geriatrics. Special emphasis is placed on prevention and primary care of entire families, utilizing consultations and community resources when appropriate..
Dr. Williams attended medical school at University of New Mexico Health Science Center School of Medicine and graduated in 1981 having 33 years experience.
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Maris asked when I was coming over. She is seven, held my hand the night before when Efrena was practicing a traditional Philippine dance to prepare for the upcoming winter festival. We sat together at the basketball benches watching the mayor's wife bellow instructions at the dancers, telling them to lift their arms higher or emote more. Maris's house is next door's to Efrena's, and in fact Maris is related to her. Third or fourth removed cousins. I had to correct Maris gently. "You know, I'm coming over to see your momma, Maribel, too. And you.." My smile was tender and encouraging. She's a willowy girl, loves the color pink and will grow to be a beauty. Her hair hangs long, close to mid-back and reminds me of buns fresh from the oven – golden brown. I looked forward to knowing Maris and her family. After gobbling a breakfast of eggs and rice at Efrena's, I lifted that juggernaut that is my backpack and opened the creaky fence for the last time. Smoke from stove fires carried in the air. It was 9 a.m. and already the orange disc in the sky blazed, causing a tiny bit of sweat to form on my skin. I maneuvered down the dirt path, noting how lovely the colorful parols were, gleaming against the sunshine. They were rainbows captured in stars. An obscene amount of cocks cawed at the back end of Efrena's house, held by nets constructed from bamboo. The nets were shaped like rounded colanders, in this case to capture a preened animal used for God knows what, not slippery pasta, steaming and piping from the stove. A tautly muscled young man was their minder, at times […]
Chicks Conquering the World: Water's Edge Creative
Malcolm Gladwell's words cut deep:"Genius, in the popular conception, is inextricably tied up with precocity — doing something truly creative, we're inclined to think, requires the freshness and exuberance and energy of youth." Painful, Mr. Gladwell. Based on this rigid picture, what possessed Laurie Sutton to launch an on-line jewelry business way past her creative prime? Only one way to find out. Q) In the bio on your website you write, "As my 40th birthday approached, I began pondering what I really wanted my life to look and feel like." 40 is considered a time to wind down in North American culture, not ramp up, why did you see the need for an overhaul and what did you envision? A) Well, like many people, I kept putting off the life I really wanted to live because it seemed "unrealistic." Unlike many people, I have not yet married and I don't have any kids, so approaching 40 did not feel in any way like a "wind down" for me. I still felt like I hadn't truly gotten started, and that threshold 40th birthday just felt like the perfect time to start getting myself unstuck. I didn't want to waste any more time struggling and settling for "good enough." My thirties were a crucible of unhealthy relationship choices, financial struggles, unhappiness in my career, and lack of real direction in life. In the year before I turned 40, I simply decided that I'd had enough of that and opened myself to a brighter, more colorful, more audacious life that's true to my real self. Q) Building on question #1, how have you made your vision happen at age 40? A) For the first time in my life, I decided to jump before I knew […]
Homestay in the Philippines: Anda Part 1
It was a concrete A-frame bungalow covered with a corrugated metal roof. A well-manicured, yet small lawn bloomed with aloe vera and potted flowers – their luscious, red petals open to the sky. Despite its modest scale, it was still pleasing to the eye. The wooden gate buckled under the pressure of my fingers as I worked the latch to gain entrance. Sun warmed my back –I could hear roosters clucking and the buzzing of insects. Two wonderstruck children hovered by the fence, clad in tees, shorts and flip flops cataloguing my every movement. This small, Asian woman – saddled down with a burgundy pack – it's length dwarfing her from head to hip stepped at the front door and knocked. It opened with a creak. A stout woman in a flowery shirt and knee-length madras shorts smiled widely. "Jeannie! So glad you here.. Come in, come in!" A flood of welcome warmed my cheeks. My hostess's name is Efrena. She pulled back the door to allow room for my pack to fit through the frame. I stepped into a room with a concrete floor that looked stained by charcoal. The walls were of the same material. Paint hadn't been applied to mask the state of an unfinished house. A glass table with plastic chairs was flanked by a television heaped with trinkets found in markets. It was playful and childlike. A shelving unit held a tuner, a disc player for a karaoke setup and a DVD player. Her center of worship was evident where a lone, glass case stood. Inside it were ceramic figures of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus – a picture of the adult Jesus was tacked to the outside.
Bust a Travel Myth on International Women's Day
The garlic was burning. Even though I swore the flame was turned low. In trying to settle into my expatriate life, I've taken up the charge of domesticity. I'm failing miserably. I overcook food. Don't chop vegetables in a neat manner. Lose large amounts of patience with cooking in general. I curse and moan about it, as though I've lost a fair quantity of blood during a transfusion. Myth #1 about women: we were carved from Adam's rib to keep a peaceful and harmonious home. If my domestic skills are any indication – I would have been tossed out of the fifties so fast – my arse would have skimmed the curb before landing with a bang and a wave of pain. My unsuccessful cooking and sewing excursions (I actually failed sewing because I wanted to skip that period and watch my weird friend Paula smoke cat-nip) are prime examples of myth busting on International Women's Day. I'm also partly inspired by Gloria L. Blackwell's post on shattering as she calls it, those "same, tired old myths" that continue to devalue women. Blackwell smartly correlates MythBusters, a popular television show on the Discovery Channel with a compilation created by CARE. Through stories and videos, 10 myths about women are addressed and debunked by 10 heroes. Some of the myths addressed: – She asked for it. – A women's place is in the home. – It's a man's world. CARE is unlocking a myth every month. I'm personally excited to read them all.
To Lie or Not?
Anger can be unbecoming of a woman. This sentiment may have been an old proverb or uttered by a frightened husband. A lone lady hopping to destinations is prone to a plethora of emotions. After all, this rare breed of traveler is subjected to stimuli that can't be deflected off someone else. From unlivable hostel hovels to break neck tuk-tuk rides to ingesting dog entrails that leave us writhing alone in that hovel we complained about five hours ago. Truly, we are all on our own. Another thing that we are left to deal with is the barrage of male attention. Whether you are gay, straight or bisexual – it seems men in the Arab world, Europe or Asia usually assume you are an erect arrow and fair game. This is when we rise to anger. The attention, while sometimes flattering, can also go from 0 to 360 degrees of annoying. The simple task of walking down the street is fraught with intense catcalls, potential groping or outright marriage proposals.


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