Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) for Home and Community Aged Care

Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) for Home and Community Aged Care

Serious incident response scheme

Workshop overview

This practical workshop is designed to build confidence in understanding and applying the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) within home and community aged care services. Participants will explore the purpose of SIRS, what constitutes a reportable incident, and the responsibilities of workers in supporting the safety, wellbeing and rights of older people. 

Using realistic case studies and interactive group activities, the workshop brings SIRS requirements to life, helping participants navigate reporting obligations, timeframes and decision-making in a range of situations. Throughout the session, staff will have opportunities to discuss challenges, share experiences and strengthen their ability to respond appropriately when incidents occur. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is ideal for team leaders, care partners, and support workers delivering CHSP and SAH home care services. 

The outcomes are:

  • Explain the key components of the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) and identify reportable incidents. 
  • Understand SIRS reporting requirements, including relevant reporting pathways and timeframes. 
  • Apply SIRS principles to workplace scenarios through the analysis of case studies relevant to your service delivery.

Date: 10 August 2026

Time: 11am-1.30pm AEST

Cost details:

Ageing Australia member price
1–2 people: $299 incl. GST each
3–10 people: $269.10 incl. GST each

Non member
$398.70 incl. GST each

 

Note – Registration is one ticket per participant and all participants are required to access training on individual devices.

 

For group bookings of 11 or greater please contact the Learning and Professional Development team at .


Who is facilitating?

Tracy Buccholz

Tracy Buccholz

Tracy Buchholz is a Home Care Advisor for Ageing Australia. Tracy has worked in community development for more than 20 years, including seven years managing a home and community aged care service for a Local Government Authority. Her experience includes leading and managing various sized teams, project management, financial management, contract management, training and event coordination, and leading reform to grow and/or streamline service delivery. Tracy has experience with Home and Community Care (HACC), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages Program (HCP), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Continuity of Support programs. She also has a thorough understanding of the new Support at Home (SAH) program.   

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Payment terms

It is a condition of registration that participants pay full payment at the time of booking via credit card or by invoicing by prior arrangement.  All payments must be finalised prior to commencement. Registrants who have outstanding payments will not be able to participate. Upon registration, a tax invoice will be emailed to the person making the booking.