The news in WA WA honours high achievers at the ACSA Aged Care Awards

More than 200 guests gathered at the stunning Fraser’s, Kings Park on Friday 12 July to see the brightest stars in the aged care sector honoured at the ACSA Aged Care Awards (WA). The awards were emceed by Network Ten’s Narelda Jacobs, who brought warmth and personality to the evening. Guests were treated to a surprise performance by the Singing Waiters, a classical opera group covertly dressed at waiters serving entre. To end the formalities guests danced the night away to Perth DJ Ben Mac. All winners from the Aged Care Awards WA are in the running to win their category in the National Aged Care Awards which will be announced at the ACSA National Summit in Melbourne in October. Provider of the year - sponsored by Panetta McGrath Lawyers Winner: South West Community Care High Commendation: Juniper FINALISTS

• Manoah Homes

• Rise Network

• Access Care Network Australia RRR Provider of the year Winner: Community Home Care

Innovation in Service or Design - sponsored by WA Aged Care Financial Solutions Winner: SwanCare, Senior Citizenship Program High Commendation: Braemar Presbyterian Care, Village Virtual Tour FINALISTS:

• Amana Living, The Amana Living Arts Festival

• Access Care Network Australia, Capability Development Program

• Alzheimer’s WA, Denentia Change Champions

• Baptistcare , TRACI

• Baptistcare, Demystifying the Aged Care System

• Catholic Homes, Maintaining my Identity

• Maurice Zeffert Home, Collaborative Leadership Model Distinguished Service in Care – sponsored by Juniper Winner: David Fenwick, Amaroo Village Employee of the Year – sponsored by Health Training Australia Winner: Andrea Kelly, Rise Network High Commendation: Beverley Simpson, Alzheimer’s WA FINALISTS:

• Jolanta Kacperek, Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services • Claire Roach, South West Community Care

Volunteer of the Year Winner: Fred Wilken, St Bartholomew’s House FINALISTS:

• Stephen Van Vlijmen, ECHO Community Services • Martin Lewis, City of Swan

The WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network – Palliative Care and End of Life Strategy 2018 Implementation Plan One - call for feedback Following the launch of the WA Palliative Care and End of Life Strategy 2018, the WACPCN is seeking your views on the Strategy Implementation Plan One. If you have any questions please contact the WACPCN on: 08 9222 0202 Please click here to complete and submit by 19 July 2019.

Draft strategy to Respond to the Abuse of Older People The State Government’s draft Strategy to Respond to the Abuse of Older People (Elder Abuse) in Western Australia has been released for public comment. Elder abuse is defined as: … a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.

(World Health Organization 2002) ACSA encourages WA members to read the draft strategy and provide your feedback (the closing date is 24 July 2019), visit this link

UPCOMING EVENTS

23 July - Webinar: Use of Psychotropic Medications/Restrictive Practices Date: 23 July Time: 10.00am WST This webinar is aimed at Clinical Staff and those involved in medication administration and management Presented by Leanne Askey-Doran who is a Senior Accredited Pharmacist and second-in-charge to the CEO. She has been an accredited pharmacist for 11 years and prior to joining Meditrax in 2010, worked in a variety of hospital and retail pharmacy roles throughout 5 states/territories of Australia. She has owned a retail pharmacy servicing aged care facilities and brings this amongst her other experience to Meditrax. She is based in the Meditrax Office 2-3 days a week responding to facility clinical and legislative enquiries, and oversees and edits the writing of the majority of Meditrax’ clinical and educational resources. Like all the pharmacists at Meditrax, she is passionate about empowering nursing and care staff in areas of medication use and management to facilitate the best possible outcomes for each individual aged care resident. Click here to register 7 August - Webinar: Dignity of Risk Date: 7 August Time: 1.30 – 2.15pm WST Joseph is an experienced researcher with senior university appointments. His research is aimed at protecting residents from abuse and poor practices, and ensuring proper clinical and medical care standards are maintained and practiced. Joseph is also has substantial real world experience as a Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine. Click here to register

21 August - Workforce Symposium (save the date) Date: Wednesday, 21 August Location: TBC Program sessions:

• Implementing the Aged Care Workforce Strategy • Unpacking Standard 7 of the Aged Care Quality Standards • Exploring funding opportunities • Five generations in the 2020 workforce – supporting the generations and attracting millennials • Injury prevention in aged care • Workplace mental health and wellbeing – how to manage disclosure and support your workforce • Performance management and employee relations • Checking the health of your payroll system

More information available soon. For questions please contact Emma Nash on 1300 856 904 or email emma.nash@acsa.asn.au.

29 August – Standard 8, Organisational Governance