Summer 2024, page 26

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National Update

Embracing diversity, enhancing care, enriching lives

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals are integral to Australia’s aged care workforce, with over 50 per cent of workers from diverse cultural backgrounds, most of them working as personal care assistants.

Alexandra Harrison,
Marketing & Communications Advisor (Programs),
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 25

National Update

Revolutionising incontinence care

The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has made a significant impact in Queensland’s aged care sector with its Incontinence Micro-Credential Program. Designed specifically for registered nurses (RNs) and personal care workers (PCWs), this online program has achieved remarkable success enhancing the quality of care for older Australians.

Alexandra Harrison,
Marketing & Communications Advisor (Programs)

Summer 2024, page 23

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National Update

New ACCPA oral health training

Leonie Short has a career spanning decades as a dental therapist, researcher and educator. It’s what still gets her up in the mornings, and it’s her goal to see every aged care worker trained in oral health care.

Linda Baraciolli,
Aged Care Today editor and Communications Advisor,
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 21

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National Update

No need to wing it anymore

If you are someone who would rather do anything else than speak in public, you may have ‘glossophobia’. The good news is you are not alone. Over 77 per cent of people experience some level of anxiety when tasked with speaking in public or presenting to an audience.

Tegan Roberts,
Manager Learning & Professional Development,
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 19

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National Update

Preparing for the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

While the introduction and final wording of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards is subject to the passage of the new Aged Care Act through parliament, providers will be expected to comply with them from the commencement date – so it’s important to prepare now.

Amanda Allen,
Head of Services,
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 17

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National Update

History made with new Aged Care Act

The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has hailed the passing of the new Aged Care Act as an historic moment for Australia’s ageing population – one that will help us secure a world-class aged care system.

Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 9

Opinion

ACCPA set for rebrand in 2025

As we are about to enter a new year of reform, the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) is on the cusp of an historic change for the better. We won’t be called ACCPA anymore, we will be ‘Ageing Australia’.

Tom Symondson
Chief Executive Officer
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Summer 2024, page 7

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Opinion

A new era for the ACCPA Board

It has been a pleasure to serve the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) as the inaugural Chairman, and the aged care services industry generally over many decades.

Dr Graeme Blackman AO
Independent Chairman
ACCPA

Spring 2024, page 118-119

Built Environment & Design

Stunning Summerhill home

In March this year, South Australia’s Clayton Church Homes was delighted to open the doors to its newest 28-million-dollar offering – Summerhill in Uraidla in the Adelaide Hills.

Linda Baraciolli, Aged Care Today Editor,
ACCPA