Spring 2024, page 27

National Update

#thanksforcaring

Now in its sixth year, Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August is cemented in our national calendar as the day we recognise the more than 370,000 aged care workers who support the 1.5 million older members of our community who receive aged care services.

Linda Baraciolli, Aged Care Today Editor and Communications Advisor,
ACCPA

Spring 2024, page 24-25

National Update

The value of ARVAS accreditation for retirement villages

CEO of Baldwin Living Paul Burkett has a career spanning more than 40 years in various forms of resident and guest accommodation and care – so he knows a lot about the customer experience.

Linda Baraciolli, Aged Care Today Editor and Communications Advisor,
ACCPA

Spring 2024, page 23

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National Update

Building the aged care workforce in Queensland

The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has partnered with the Queensland Government to deliver the ‘Aged Care is the Place to Be’ program – designed to attract and induct currently underrepresented cohorts in the aged care workforce.

Alexandra Harrison, Information Coordinator,
ACCPA

Spring 2024, page 21

National Update

Training without the downtime

Anyone who has served in the military or signed up to a grueling training regime will be familiar with the term ‘bootcamp’ – and now aged care workers and leaders can get the same level of ‘workforce fitness’ from our professional development bootcamps without the downtime.

Tegan Roberts, Manager Learning & Professional Development,
ACCPA

Spring 2024, page 19

National Update

The changing face of aged care employment

There have been many Fair Work Commission (FWC) matters that have been changing aged care employment conditions over the past five years or so – that’s a lot for providers to stay across and there’s more to come.

Claire Bailey
Head of Workplace Relations, ACCPA

Spring 2024, page 9

Opinion

Bipartisan support secured for critical reform

In a watershed moment, 12 September 2024 saw the introduction of the new Aged Care Act to Federal Parliament. This event, the culmination of more than a year of advocacy, debate and political negotiation, marked the passing of the most significant hurdle for the most significant reforms to aged care in a quarter of a century.

Tom Symondson
Chief Executive Officer, ACCPA

Spring 2024, page 7

Opinion

ACCPA getting on with the job

As the sector stands at a pivotal political crossroad, the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) and aged care providers are getting on with the job of reform and celebrating our sector’s heart and soul.

Dr Graeme Blackman AO FTSE FAICD
Chairman, ACCPA

Winter 2024, page 35

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National Update

From homeless to thriving

As a silent epidemic of homelessness among our older population sweeps across Australia, Melbourne’s Brotherhood of St Laurence is pitching in to make a difference.

Debbie Everett, Media Advisor, ACCPA

Winter 2024, page 32

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National Update

Get ready for ACED 2024!

It’s that time of year again when we put a spotlight on the tireless efforts of Australia’s amazing aged care staff – from managers carrying the burden of responsibility to frontline workers providing companionship and excellence in care.

Linda Baraciolli, Aged Care Today Editor and Communications Advisor, ACCPA