Ministry with the Ageing Newsletter August 2021
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Welcome to the August edition
of the Ministry with the Ageing eNews!
LOVE COMES TO LIFE when we see the image of God in every person - no matter how much age has wearied their body and mind - and honour them with patient care, dignity and respect
Ministry with the Ageing is delighted to be providing a range of webinars on topics that are important to the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand. These one-hour offerings are approved for continuing education for church workers professional development hours.
Click on the webinar title below for more information or to register
Mary Sofoclis -Aged Care and Community Services Governance Enhancement Coordinator
Oh, how times have changed!
If I got a dollar every time that I have heard someone say in the last 18 months ‘Oh, how times have changed!” I would be sitting on a small gold mine right now!
The fact is though … it is true! Times have changed in the last 18 months more than anyone could have anticipated.
100% for accreditation
Immanuel Gardens Buderim has attained a 100% score in the most recent accreditation visit held in June 2021.
Immanuel Gardens staff, with support from Lutheran Services Support Centre staff, have been working hard to ensure all eight aged care standards would be met and surpassed.
Their efforts have been affirmed by a thorough examination by government accreditors and their 100% score is well deserved.
Individuals, employers and community members wishing to take part can find information and resources on the Aged Care Employee Day website.
Thank you to our Aged Care Employees!
Ministry with the Aging, together with the Christian Care Sunday project encourages our Lutheran Church members to honour those who care for our older Australians and say “thanks for caring” ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on Saturday 7 August 2021 (#ACED2021).
“We’re asking our community to take a moment and think about the quiet achievers and the superheroes who provide care with professionalism, compassion and dedication for our loved ones and give them the recognition they deserve.
” Anna Kroehn from the Christian Care Sunday project says. “It’s been a particularly challenging eighteen months for aged care workers both in residential and home care services leaving many families and friends unable to visit loved ones in care for weeks on end. “It often fell to the carers, the nurses and other staff to make up for that loss of family contact and become that crucial connection for frail and vulnerable older Australians.
New Resource - Preparing for my funeral
Preparing for my funeral is a great new resource developed by the Committee for Ministry with the Ageing.
This two-part resource provides you with a guide for ideas on preparing for your funeral and comes with a planning sheet to complete with all those important things you want others to know.
You can download it by visiting our events-training-resource page or email cma@lca.org.au to request the resource.
Voluntary assisted dying and the LCANZ
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) has been on the agenda of our governments for several years now. VAD has become legal through legislation that has been passed in various states of Australia. Here are some resources that may assist you in responding to questions about VAD, euthanasia and palliative care.
Scholarships in Ministry with the Ageing
Established in 2012, the scholarship scheme is for anyone ministering to and with the ageing. The Committee for Ministry with the Ageing invites you to apply. Have a read of the Scholarships FAQs for more details.
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