Dear Canterbury- Marrickville Ageing and CHSP Service providers
I would like to start our weekly update by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land and pay my respects to their elders both past and present.
Please feel free to share and pass this information on to your colleagues and/or clients.
If you have any queries or require support, please contact me by email cmssdo@scfonline.org.au or phone 9599-2522
Weekly update – 30 August 2024 – Cert_III_Individual_Support_Belmore_Aug2024_2
Weekly update – 30 August 2024 – Dementia Action Week Flyer 18 Sep 2024
RELEVANT LINKS:
Aged Care Quality Bulle7ing #68 – August 2024
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Homepage | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Engaged newsletter – August 2024
August 2024 Newsletter (agedcareupdates.net.au)
Your Aged Care Update – 27 August 2024
https://comms.agedcareupdates.net.au/link/id/zzzz66cd6f4b5e482329Pzzzz64db0ffdbd71c267/page.html
INNER WEST TRAINING CALENDAR – UPCOMING TRAINING
The Inner West Area Sector Support Development and Training Service will provide training and resources to promote best practice in the delivery of effective and efficient community care services.
Online Zoom Sessions and Webinars are now available! They are designed to meet the needs of staff and volunteers of the CHSP service providers.
Website: https://innerwestagedcareservices.org.au/training-calendar
USING THE SERVICES AUSTRALIA AGED CARE PROVIDER PORTAL
From October 2024, any claims and requests that can be completed in the secure Aged Care Provider Portal can no longer be submitted to Services Australia by email. Tasks that are two years old or less can be submitted through the portal.
These tasks include entry events and updates, applications for Oxygen and Enteral Feeding and Dementia and Cognition (homecare) supplements and registering or renewing A User details. Providers can also use this portal to make most aged care subsidy and supplement claims for home care, residential care, transition care and short-term restorative care.
Link: Aged Care Provider Portal – Health professionals – Services Australia
SNACK: SOME NEW AGED CARE KNOWLEDGE PODCAST
COTA Queensland is working have worked in partnership with Queensland Positive People (QPP), EmPaur (Torres Strait Islander perspectives of care giving), the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Queensland (ECCQ), and the Queensland Council of LGBTI Health (QC) to develop the SNACK Podcast. SNACK is aimed at equipping home care staff, people training or planning to join the home care workforce, with the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality person-centred care.
Link: SNACK: Some New aged Care Knowledge – COTA QLD
FIRST NATIONS AGED CARE RESOURCE HUB
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has developed a resource hub for First Nations providers, workers, older people and communities. This hub contains videos, fact sheets, and other information to improve the quality and cultural appropriateness of the aged care services delivered to First Nations people.
Link: First Nations resource hub | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
FREE DIVERSITY TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR AGED CARE PROVIDERS
There are a range of free diversity training and support for aged care providers available. These include (but are not limited to) the Planning for Diversity workshop series, Silver Rainbow LGBTI aged care awareness training, and sessions by Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) organisations.
Website link: Free diversity training and support for aged care providers | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
2023 AGED CARE PROVIDER WORKFORCE SURVEY: SUMMARY REPORT
This paper provides the key findings from the 2023 aged care provider workforce survey which provides information on the size, composition and characteristics of the aged care workforce in residential aged care and in-home care settings.
The 2023 Survey captures information across 5 service care types:
- residential aged care,
- the Home Care Packages Program,
- the Commonwealth Home Support Programme,
- the Multi-Purpose Services Program, and
- the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program.
Key findings
- In 2023, the total estimated number of staff employed across the 5 service care types was 549,000. Of these, 483,000 (88%) staff were directly employed.
- The total estimated number of direct care staff employed across the 5 service care types was 414,000, 75% of the workforce overall. Of these, 242,000 (58%) were directly employed in permanent positions with 206,000 of these being part-time.
- Across the 5 service care types, 43% of directly employed nursing and personal care staff were aged 45 years and older. The majority (86%) of directly employed nursing and personal care staff were women.
- At March 2023, there were an estimated 43,000 vacancies in directly employed nursing, personal care and clinical care manager positions across all service care types.
- An estimated 79,000 volunteers provided approximately 314,000 hours of support to aged care services across Australia during the two-week reporting period.
Report: 2023 ACPWS Summary Report (apo.org.au)
CHC33021 CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (Ageing and Disability)
Macquarie Community College a leading provider of adult education since 1950, can help you take the first step in getting the career you have always wanted.
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) is your first step in opening the door to a challenging and rewarding career in a growing industry.
To find out more:
Contact: Romana Waseem – romana.waseem@4cs.org.au – 0412270811
Classes: starts – Wednesday 4 September (Wednesday & Fridays)
Where: Administration Office, Canterbury City Community Centre, 1a Cleary St, Belmore 2195
Cost: Free
For more information – see attached flyer.
BRAIN HEALTH AGEING – DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK
As part of Dementia Action Week, the Inner West Region Dementia Friendly Community Alliance would like to welcome you to a morning event focussed on Brain Health Ageing.
When: Wednesday 18th September 2024
Where: Canada Bay RSL Club – 8 William Street, Five Dock NSW 2046
Time: Doors open at 9.30 am
For: Community members
Cost: Free
For further information see flyer attached.
CHSP VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING SURVEY
Volunteers are essential to delivering high-quality support to older people receiving some CHSP services, but managing their recruitment and training can be resource-intensive and challenging on your own. Sector Support & Development is reaching out to CHSP providers to explore new opportunities for collaboration in volunteer workforce recruitment and training.
This survey aims to explore the possibility of forming partnerships to share these activities across multiple stakeholders and will be summarised into a report. Your feedback will be crucial in helping us improve and expand our support efforts. We truly value your perspective and invite you to join us in shaping future initiatives.
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KLSSNTH
We kindly request you to take 10 minutes to complete our survey. Let’s work together to make a difference!
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SERIES – SEPT, OCT
Back by popular demand. This online series builds direct service staff’s understanding and confidence in 3 key areas:
Understanding Confidentiality – 25 September
Professional Boundaries – 2 October
Documentation and Reporting – 9 October
WHO’S IT FOR: Staff who work directly with clients and carers in CHSP-funded programs. This includes support workers, direct care workers, social support staff and allied health assistants.
WHERE: Zoom
FACILITATED BY: Trish Miller from Kate Pascale & Associates.
PRESENTED BY: The SSD Connect Alliance
FREE WEBSITE TO FIND AND ADVERTISE VOLUNTEER ROLES
This NSW Government website has resources and advice for people and organisations about volunteering. Not-for-profits and certified social enterprise can register and advertise for free to find volunteers. Individuals can search for volunteer opportunities by location and interest.
More information, resources and advice
NEW FREE PODCAST BY PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA TALKING ABOUT LIFE AFTER A DIAGNOSIS
Hold the Moment is a seven-part podcast featuring interviews with people living with dementia talking about life after a diagnosis of dementia. The podcasts cover a range of topics as well as experts providing advice on common challenges people living with dementia face. Produced by Dementia Australia in collaboration with people living with dementia.
WRITING EFFECTIVE CASE NOTES
Case notes are an effective tool to support your work. Good case notes help others to take over.
You might not work with your client forever. The case notes help you to pass on information to the next worker involved. But it is not just about the information you pass on. It is about the insight.
In this online workshop, you will explore various methods for taking effective case notes and consider the legal, ethical and organisational issues.
Source: LEAD
Date: Thursday, 26th September
Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Where: Online
Cost: Member: $36 + GST and Non-member: $60 + GST
Registration link: https://leadpda.org.au/professionaldevelopment/writing-effective-case-notes-2/
THE BASICS OF DEX REPORTING – ACTIVATE AND APPLY 19TH SEPTEMBER
Learning objectives
✓ Provide learners with the foundational skills to report and make use of the Data Exchange
✓ Understand key elements of the Data Exchange (DEX) framework
✓ Be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide accurate reporting that is compliant with the Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP) Guidelines and reconciles with your organisation’s records
✓ Understand the importance of accurate record keeping and quality data
✓ Understand how data reported through DEX is used
✓ Know where to access resources to support your work
When: Tuesday 10th September 2024
Time: 10 am to 11.30 am
Location: Online
Registration link: The Basics of DEX Reporting – Activate and Apply 10th September Tickets, Tue 10/09/2024 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite
NATIONAL CARERS WEEK 2024
National Carers Week, dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating carers in Australia, will be held from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 October 2024. Carers NSW will mark this year’s National Carers Week by offering a range of state-wide events both online and in-person. Visit the Carers NSW website to stay up to date.
ELDER LAW ACCREDITATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
The Law Society of NSW has launched a new accreditation program to build tha capacity of solicitors on matters of Elder Law. The Specialist Accreditation in Elder Law Program will be delivered by the Law Society as part of their broader Specialist Accreditation Program from 2026.
NATIONAL CARER STRATEGY: DISCUSSION PAPER
Unpaid carers in Australia, comprising family members, friends, or community members, provide essential care to individuals within existing relationships. This form of caregiving extends to 3.0 million Australians (ABS, 2022) who support those with disabilities, mental health, medical and age-related conditions. Their role is integral to sustaining the viability of the care and support economy.
The economic implications of unpaid caregiving include potential lost productivity and workforce participation among caregivers. While the Government provides some support for caregivers through existing initiatives, these benefits may not adequately compensate for the full value of caregiving labour. Supporting caregivers is essential for safeguarding the health and wellbeing of both caregivers and care recipients.
The Australian Government is developing a new National Carer Strategy (the Strategy), and as part of that work they want to hear from carers across the country about what is important to them and how we can ensure they have the supports and services they need to participate fully in society and fulfil their caring role. Carers are invited to contribute to the development of the Strategy by making a submission.
In October 2023 the inception of a National Carer Strategy was announced with an investment of $3.8 million through to 2025-26, marking a pivotal step towards establishing a unified framework to champion Australia’s dedicated carers.
The consultation period closes 13 September 2024
Discussion paper: _9679 – DSS Discussion Paper_Final Artwork_Final Artwork_Revised 150824 (apo.org.au)
ASSESSING BABY BOOMER EXPECATIONS FOR FUTURE AGED CARE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN AUSTRALIA – RESEARCH
A research project at the University of Sydney is investigating if existing aged care services and infrastructure will meet Baby Boomer expectations as they become octogenarians. People born between 1946-1964, who use a computer, and are independent and physically active, are encouraged to complete a survey.
READINGS/VIEWING
Three articles from The Guardian, ABC and the International Longevity Centre UK.
GET IN TOUCH
The Canterbury Marrickville Update is published by the Canterbury Marrickville Sector Support Development Officer, Miguel Ferrero of Sydney Community Forum
For queries, feedback and information to share, please contact me on 95992522 or cmssdo@scfonline.org.au
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FUNDING:
This is an activity of the Canterbury Marrickville Sector Support Development Officer, which is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP) Program.
CHSP helps frail older people (with functional disability) to live independently in their own homes, preventing premature or inappropriate admission to residential care. “Older people” are defined as 65 years & above (50 years old & above for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people).
Sources: FECCA, Carers NSW, NCOSS, Department of Health, Mental Health Australia, COTA NSW.
