No images? Click here SMR Sector Support and Development June 2023
Welcome to the June edition of the SMR SDT bulletin. Please share this newsletter with your colleagues and encourage them to subscribe to this bulletin to stay in the loop. Support at Home Program Implementation Date ExtendedThe new Support at Home program will be implemented from 1 July 2025. This extension allows the government to refine program design and address issues that matter most to people receiving and delivering home care. While this news is welcome for many in the sector, we recommend you continue with your age care reform transition and preparation activities. This will put your organisation and team in the best possible position as the program rolls out. Contact us if you would like to discuss how we can support you. This webinar provides an update to older people, their families and carers, and the aged care sector on in-home aged care reform. This webinar gives updates on the reform from Troy Spiers - Senior Policy Advisor and covers:
Aged care Industry Labour Agreement15 June 2023 11:00am AEST - 12:00pm AEST The Australian Government has introduced the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) to streamline the recruitment of qualified direct care workers from overseas to work in aged care. Aged care wage increase15 June 2023 3:00pm AEST - 4:00pm AEST This webinar will provide information about the Australian Government’s $11.3 billion investment to fund the Fair Work Commission’s decision of a 15 per cent increase to the award wages of many aged care workers. Training and WorkshopsSpecialisation Verification Workshop SeriesBeing a provider of choice isn’t just about location, cost and quality. It’s also about best fit. When people find their best fit, they’ve found a provider who understands and supports their experiences, needs and preferences. The Specialisation Verification Framework helps you demonstrate to older people that your organisation delivers inclusive services for people who identify with one or more of the special needs groups (listed in the Aged Care Act). By engaging with the Specialisation Verification Framework you’ll have a better understanding of how you can move towards inclusive service delivery. This series of eight online workshops facilitated by Kate Pascale & Associates, support you to understand the Specialisation Verification Framework and how it can benefit your organisation and communities. Each workshop focuses on the people and communities recognised as special needs groups. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex People ResourcesPositioning for in-home aged care reform workbook
Part A: Overview and Strategic Planning Considerations Part B: Operational Self Assessment COTA Victoria, Seniors Rights Victoria, the Victorian Government, and the Municipal Association of Victoria have partnered for a new, winter-long campaign called Older, Not Alone. The campaign has been designed to highlight the increased pressures experienced by older Victorians during the colder, darker winter months. More importantly, it will make our most vulnerable cohort aware of the range of resources and support schemes that are already available. Connect with the teamAlison Clarke Louise Jardine The Sector Support & Development Team wish to acknowledge the traditional owners on the lands on which we live and work and the lands on which you find yourselves accessing this Bulletin. We pay our respects to Elders past present and emerging and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples. |