ACSA National Report

ACSA National Report, Issue 276, 22 March 2012

4th National ACSA Community Care Conference and Trade Exhibition

Revised Fee Guide Now Available

Modern Awards Review 2012

Wage Rise Sought from Fair Work Australia

Windsor Backs Aged Care Nurses

Job Qualifications and Aged Care

Carers Counselling Services Funding Announcement

Accommodation Bond - Policy Templates Completed

Aged Care Determinations –Aged Care Act 1997

Pension Increases

Personal Tax Changes (Clean Energy)

New Gender Equality Reporting Obligations

Supply and PBS Claiming from a Medication Chart in RACFs

National Seniors Survey on Accommodation Bonds

Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older Persons (PASCOP)

Deloitte and National Roundtable of Nonprofit Organisations Survey

Open Tender Procurement Process for the Provision of Veterans’ Home Care Assessment and Coordination Services

Contribute to Volunteering Australia’s ‘State of Volunteering in Australia’ Draft Report

Not for Profits Warned on Privacy and Data Security

General Social Survey: States and Territories, 2010

ABS Employment Data

Mature Age Employment Participation Report

National Regulatory System for Community Housing

Social Inclusion and Housing Report

South Australia Shows Way for Person Directed Care

Supporting Indigenous Carers resource

DVD Showcases Careers in Aged Care

Australian Government Online Directory

ACSA Endorses 3rd Ageing Asia Investment Forum (AAIF) in Singapore

CONFERENCES/EVENTS 2012

ITAC‐Information Technology in Aged Care Conference

Diversional Therapy Australia National Conference

2012 SAGE International Study Tours

Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing

ACSA National Conference Gold Coast

CONTENTS
Aged Care Workforce Census and Survey Questionnaires now due 9 March
Pension Increase 20 March
ACSA National Community Care Conference
Deserve to Age Well Campaign
Extension on Introduction of the Australian Charities and Not‐for‐Profit Commission
Tri‐State Conference ‐ A Sellout Success
ACSA National Aged Care Medication Management Project
Continued Assistance for Older People who are Homeless
ACSA National Partner Russell Kennedy Lawyers’ Principals Named by Best Lawyers
Russell Kennedy Information for Members
MyHospitals Data Shows how Often Hospital Staff Wash their Hands
eHealth: Countdown to the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record: Stakeholder Briefing
Guide February 2012 Update
Indigenous Australians Not Ageing Prematurely
National Survey on Volunteering Issues Report
Training on Social Media Use
NHMRC Palliative Care Resource
Palliative Care in the Bush
Aged Care Site for Bloggers
Reports from the Ageing Expert Reference Group Available
CONFERENCES/EVENTS 2012
ITAC‐Information Technology in Aged Care Conference
Diversional Therapy Australia National Conference
2012 SAGE International Study Tours
4th National ACSA Community Care Conference and Trade Exhibition
Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
ACSA National Conference Gold Coast

Contents include:

Season’s Greetings

ACSA Delighted by Minister’s Cabinet Appointment

Minister Butler Grateful for Prime Minister’s Faith in Him

Other Ministerial Changes

Resignation of ACSA CEO

ACSA Board looks to the Future

Increase in Aged Care Subsidy Cost to the Government

Submission to Treasury on a Definition of Charity

Reminder for Community Aged Care Providers to Review Risk Management Plans

Scrutiny of Aged Care Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

Nursing Colleges to Unify

Carer Allowance Payments Rise with Indexation

Cloud Computing – Opportunities and Challenges

End-of-Life Care Research

New Chair for National Seniors Australia

Mercy Health, Australian Catholic University New Chair of Aged Care

Climate Change and Health Report

National Volunteering Strategy

National Survey of Volunteering Issues 2011

Mature Age Workers in Aged Care Survey

Tri-State Conference Program Now Available

4^th National ACSA Community Care Conference & Trade Exhibition

Contents

Condolences to those affected by the Quakers Hill Nursing Home Tragedy
ACSA Lobbies Canberra
ACSA and ACAA Communiqué for All Residential Aged Care Providers
Clarification Sought on Family Court Aged‐Care Ruling
New ACSA Appointment
ALP National Conference 2‐3 December
What Can We Learn? Reports ‐ Aged Care Complaints Scheme
The Passing of Doug Moran
Scholarships Available for Not‐for‐Profit Chairman’s Course
Updated Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables
Senate Inquiry into Palliative Care
Retirement Village Association Wants to Join NACA
Death and Dying Online DebateSocial Inclusion Report
UK Homecare Inquiry
eRevolution – Easier Said Than Done
Quality of Work Can’t be Ignored
Technology and Social Isolation Research
The Care Factor on YouTube
Australia’s Digital Future: The Critical Role of the NFP Sector
New National Partner: Russell Kennedy
Important Change to 2012 ACSA National Conference Date
ITAC 2012 Awards– Nominations Closing Soon
National Hoarding & Squalor Conference 2012: Pathways Through the Maze
Proposed 2012 SAGE International Study Tour

Contents this issue include:

ACSA’s New President: Rob Hankins
Status of ACSA and ACAA Merger Discussions
ACSA to Seek Meetings on ACFI Funding
Personally Controlled E‐Health Records: ACIITC, ACSA, ACAA Submission
Economic Potential of Senior Australians: ACSA Submission
Clean Energy Legislation and Aged Care
Health and Ageing Grants System Streamlined
Depression Among Older Australians and Their Carers
Government and Unions Agree on Equal Pay for the Community Sector

and much more .....

Contents

ACSA AGM News – New ACSA Chair

ACSA to Co-Host 2013 IAHSA  International Conference

Productivity Commission Aged Care Reform

Opposition Wants Aged Care Reform Sooner Rather than Later

National Aged Care Workforce Census and Survey

Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Annual Report

Discussion Paper on Definition of a Charity

National Disability Insurance Scheme ( NDIS)

Consolidation of Commonwealth Anti-Discrimination Laws

Case Managers Survey

Complaint Resolution Toolkit

Second Report on Economic Potential of Senior Australians

National Roundtable on Social Isolation and Older People

The Aged-Care Rights Service (TARS)

New Online Resource to Help Out-of-Home Carers

Caring in the Community, Australia, 2009 - ABS

Unpaid Caring Work in Australia - Australian Human Rights Commission Tender

Alzheimer's Disease Impact On Caregivers

Health Expenditure Australia 2009-10 - AIHW

IRT’s Customer Service Recognised at National Awards.

Hearing Aid Sales Push by Private Providers

NHMRC Study of Care of Dementia Patients in Hospitals

Meals on Wheels Research Study

Productivity Commission Aged Care Reform Updates
ACSA Financial Advisor Roundtable
Carbon Tax Impact on Residential Aged Care
ACSA National Community Care Conference 2012
Age Related Research Funding in Latest NHMRC Grants
Survey of Mature‐Age Workers in Aged Care – Online Participants Wanted
Older People and the Internet Report
Government Tax Forum Highlights

National Debate on NDIS Funding
Not for Profit Sector/Call for Tax Reform
Superannuation Tax Breaks

Tasmanian Teaching Aged Care Facilities
Teaching Nursing Homes Initiative: Scoping Study ‐ Final Report and Bridging Education, Research and Clinical Care
Teaching Research and Aged Care Services Program Funding Round
Smoking in facilities/Industry Alert from the Aged Care Complaints Scheme National Carer Awareness Campaign and Young Carer Festivals Initiatives Depression and Anxiety in Older People ‐ New Awareness Campaign Reports and Publications

Trends in Palliative Care in Australian Hospitals
FaHCSIA Facts and Figures October 2011
Department of Health and Ageing Annual Report
Disability Support Services 2009‐10
National Social Housing Survey
Dementia Across Australia: 2011‐ 2050

US Research: Reducing Unnecessary Hospitalisations of Nursing Home Residents
Social Isolation & Older People … What Works? A National Roundtable Forum

Contents

ACSA’s 4th National Community Care Conference and Trade Exhibition delivering change Conference ‐for‐profit Commission & National Standard Chart of Accounts ‐for‐Profit Directors

Smart Technology for Modern Aged Care:

Winners of the InterfaceFLOR Win a Makeover Competition

Departures from ACSA

Taxation Forum: Ageing Population Key Challenge: PM

Grant Thornton Analysis of PC Report: Implications for the Resicare Industry

Many Will Age but Few Will Bear the Cost

Personal Carer and AIN Workforce Project

New Arrangements for Aged Care Accommodation Bonds

Draft eHealth Legislation

National Roundtable Forum on Social Isolation and Older People – What Works?

Australian Charities and Not

People of Australia Ambassadors

Nominations Open for the National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards

Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Better Practice Awards

Funding for Culturally Appropriate Aged Care

Aged Care Workforce

Working with Employers and Unions

Productivity Commission to Inquire into Climate Change Adaptation

Good Governance: Examining the Contribution of Not

ABS Social Survey: Most Australians Happy with their Lives

Australasian Journal on Ageing

Residential Aged Care Communique

Helping Health Professionals with Difficult Questions

Social Cohesion Survey Shows Drop in Voluntary Work

Older Prisoners: A Challenge for Australian Corrections

Contents

Are We Listening?  To Older Australians: ACSA Conference Success
2011 HESTA and ACSA Aged Care Award Winners
Aged Care Association Australia (ACAA) Officially Supports Progression of Merger
Discussions with ACSA
New CEO of Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT
Where have all the ILUs gone? Results of the 2010 Survey of Independent Living Units (ILUs)
ACSA Resources for Members Only
Aged Care Legislation
Non-Profit News Service No. 0341 0 change to GST legislation
Aged Care Facilities Invited to Participate in Aged Care Staffing and Skills Mix Project
Alzheimer’s Australia National Quality Dementia Care Initiative
Health and Hospitals Fund – 2011 Regional Priority Round
Australians for Affordable Housing
International Honour for Aged Care Provider Wintringham
IAHSA Global Ageing Conference/LeadingAge Annual Meeting
Palliative Care Resources
Free Online Courses for Older People to Manage Stress and Anxiety – beyondblue
Disability Support Pension Changes Fact Sheet
National Quality Dementia Care Initiative Funding Round
Online Survey for all Health Professionals Caring for People with Cancer Pain!
Physical Activity in Australia
Humour as Effective as Medication in Treating Agitation in Dementia
Social Media for Dementia Patients
Aged Care Facilities need Relationships
Conferences

ACSA National Conference: Are We Listening? To Older Australians: Sydney 12‐16 September PayCheck Plus

ACSA Rural and Remote Sponsored Delegates Conference

ACSA Lobbying and Advocacy Steps Up

ACSA Initial Analysis and Assessment of the PC Recommendations

Follow ACSA Updates in the Way That Best Suits You

More PC Report Updates

New Aged Care Complaints Scheme

Pension Increase from 20 September

Realising the Economic Potential of Senior Australians Report

National Evaluation Report for Rounds One and Two of the Encouraging Better Practice in Aged Care (EBPAC) Initiative

Fair Work Ombudsman

Important AIHW Publications

NFP Tax Concessions Under Review at Tax Summit

Alzheimer’s Australia Fight Dementia Campaign

Population Differences in Health-Care Use for Arthritis and Osteoporosis in Australia

Use of Antiresorptive Agents for Osteoporosis Management

Gender Indicators, Australia

The Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies Graduate Aged Care Training

Australian Statistical Geography Standard

Establishment of the National Skills Standards Council

Assist at Gallipoli ‐ Anzac Day 2012

Anti-Poverty Week 2011

Are You Listening? Conference Update and Special Deals at ACSA National Conference
Productivity Commission Report Update and Debate at Conference
Win A Room Makeover with InterfaceFLOR!, ACSA’s new National Partner
Countdown to HESTA & ACSA Aged Care Awards
Polls Shows Support for Increased Aged Care Funding
Productivity Commission's Final Report into Disability Care and Support
National Workforce Development Fund - Applications Open
ATO Tax Basics for NFPs
Dementia Training CDs
Delirium Care Pathways
Research
   -Hygienists’ role in aged care oral health
   -Internet barriers for Older Australians
   -Young People in Residential Aged Care
5th Annual Information Technology in Aged Care Conference
Rural and Remote Health Workforce Innovation and Reform Strategy Invitation to Consultation Sessions
Physical Restraints in Aged Care

Contents
Are We Listening?  ACSA National Conference – Sydney 12-16 September Last Chance for EarlyBird Rates
Rural and Remote Sponsorship Opportunity – Applications Close 19 August
Welcome to ACSA’s New Look Website
Productivity Commission Final Report Release
Main Recommendations
ACSA Response
Other Reactions
Lead up to the Productivity Commission Report Release
Deloitte Report
Prime Minister talks Aged Care
Productivity Commission Final Report on Disability Care and Support
New National Carer Strategy
Appointment of Australia’s First Age Discrimination Commissioner
Review of Access to Telecommunication Services
New Telehealth Arrangements for Residential Aged Care
Prudential Regulation of Bonds
Arthritis and Osteoporosis in Australia: a Snapshot, 2007-08
Pre Tour SAGE Success

Contents

Are We Listening?  ACSA National Conference – Sydney 12-16 September
Productivity Commission Final Report Date
ACSA Staff Changes
Fair Work Australia Equal Remuneration Case
CPI Figures for June 2011
Continence Aids Payment Scheme Variation 2011 (No. 4) - National Health Act 1953 - F2011L01529
Home Modifications & Their Impact on Waged Care Substitution
Research to Boost Role of Nurse Practitioners in Aged Care
After An Emergency, Comprehensive Care Is Best For Older Patients
The Younger People with Disability in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC) Program Report
Disability and Ageing: lifelong planning for a better future – Senate Inquiry Report
Nursing and Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS)
Government Warning on Scammers Targeting Pensioners Following Carbon Price Announcement  
Flu Season Peaking
New Look for National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
Victorian Court Battle over Power of Attorney
Home Modifications & Their Impact on Waged Care Substitution
Research to Boost Role of Nurse Practitioners in Aged Care
After An Emergency, Comprehensive Care Is Best For Older Patients

ACSA Merger Announcement
ACAA Supports Merger
Support For Aged Care Residents and Aged Care Providers in the Transition to a Clean Energy Future
ACSA Welcomes Carbon Tax Assistance for Aged Care
Extra Support for Pensioners and Self-Funded Retirees,
Users of Essential Medical Equipment in the Home and Public Housing Tenants in Carbon Tax Package
Assistance for Pensioners
Assistance for Self-funded retirees
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
New Translation and Interpreting Service for Aged Care Residents
New National Info Line from 1 July
Carers Funding Increase from 1 July
Avoid Nasty Surprises in 2011/12
Government Support for Supplementation in Fair Work Australia Award
Parliamentary Group to Consider Aged Care Arrangements
Nominations Sought for the 2012 Senior Australian of the Year
Guide to Changes to Accreditation for Residential Aged Care Services
Local Community Campaigns Grants Program Phase 2
Scoping Study for A National Not For Profit Regulator
National Palliative Care Consensus Statement
Disability and Ageing: Lifelong Planning for a Better Future Report
Southern Cross Care SA&NT Wins National Award
Indigenous Australians to Join the Aged Care Industry
Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA)
The Patient’s Choice: Quality at the End-Of-Life
New WHO report on palliative care for older people
The Ageing Experience of Australians from Migrant Backgrounds
Accommodation Choices for Older Australians and their Families
Causes of Death, Australia, 2009
British Consider Billions More for Aged Care
UK Equality and Human Rights Commission Home Care Inquiry.
Be Bold-Pushing the Boundaries of Case Management Conference: 26-27 July, Sydney

ACSA National Conference
Aged Care Approvals Round
COPO Announcement
Consumer Directed Packages Roll Out
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres
Review of Aged Care Funding Instrument
National Continence Program
Telehealth Transforming Health and Residential Aged Care
Audit Report No.48 2010–11 Audit of Compliance Arrangements in Place in Residential Aged Care Homes
National Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Harmonisation
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Changes from 1 July
Clinical Practice Guidelines in Support of Family Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients
Three Places Left on SAGE  US Aged Care Study Tours
Health and Aged Care Lead Jobs Growth
Disability, Ageing and Carers, Australia: User Guide, 2009
AIHW Reports
E-Journal of Applied Psychology Special Issue: Positive Ageing
Achievements and Barriers to Health Reform: A Survey of Health – and Aged Care - Leaders
Global Strategy Survey - IAHSA
2011 Design & Construction Conference Design & Construction for An Ageing Population – What are your options? July 27th, 2011, Novotel Brighton Beach

2011 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR)
Aged Care Amendment Bill 2011
ACSA CEO Meetings
Cost of Aged Care Survey
Completion of the 2011 Census for Residents of Aged Care Homes
Rural Health Continuing Education Program (Stream 2)
Demonstration Day Respite Evaluation
Office of COAG Update on National Health Reform
Government response to Report
National Rural Health Alliance Welcomes Report on National Healthcare Agreement
Overview of Personal Care Worker (PCW) and Assistant in Nursing (AIN) Workforce Tender
Making Local Communities More Accessible for People with Disability
Medicare Telehealth Fees
After Hours GP Helpline
Supporting People with Disability Into Work
Tribunal Rules on Nurse Accepting Gift from Patient
Elder Abuse Study by Lifeline
Help Alzheimer’s Australia Raise Money for Research
Workshop on improving evidence-based dementia care
The Young Ones
World Continence Awareness Week 20-26 June
Organ and Tissue Donation Campaign
Final Edition of ABS Age Matters, June 2011 Edition
Aged Care Research Funding
Heat Sensitive Bandage Could Combat Infection
Residential Aged Care Communiqué- Motorised Scooters
The Health of Australian Males