ACSA National

It’s the end of one era, and the start of a new one. From today, you will no longer hear from ACSA, however, our commitment to enhancing the lives of older Australians lives on, through a new, unified voice in Australian aged care – ACCPA. Join us! @ACCPAAustralia

This Sunday, we're celebrating Aged Care Employee Day. 💗 We'd like to say #thanksforcaring to our wonderful Resthaven staff and volunteers for their continued hard work and care for older Australians. We can't thank you enough! 🤗

More than 1,100 Carinity employees are involved in caring for Queensland seniors who live in our 12 residential #agedcare communities or those supported through in-home care services.#LivingWithPurpose #ThanksForCaring @HelloCareAU @agedcarenurses @talkingagedcare @AgedCareInsite

In the lead up to Aged Care Employee Day #ACED2022 on Sunday 7 August, this is a quick reminder to visit the @ACCPAAustralia profile to see videos and stories celebrating the Australians who work in #agedcare. Say #ThanksForCaring to our aged care employees this Sunday 7 August.

ACSA CEO @PaulSadlerCnslt says, “It has been an honour and a privilege to have served as ACSA’s CEO the last ten months." Thank you to our members and the community for the years of support. Join us here @ACCPAAustralia in a new era of #agedcare.

Older Australians who receive support through home and community care and providers are likely to be affected by changes to working arrangements which come into effect on 1 July 2022. #agedcare Read More > bit.ly/3OMBVtg

The latest Census reveals those aged 65 and over have increased by more than 700,000 since 2016, bringing the total to approx 4.4 million older Australians. @PaulSadlerCnslt said, “We must plan for the future and reform the #agedcare sector now." > bit.ly/3y7Bm6C

From tomorrow 1 July, we speak with one clear, loud voice, to achieve transformational change in #agedcare, through the new ACCPA. Follow this new voice here: @ACCPAAustralia

#Agedcare providers are seeking an urgent explanation following today’s disappointing announcement that Gov subsidies will only increase by 1.7 per cent during 2022-23. Read more > bit.ly/3ud0V5g Take Action! Click bit.ly/TakeActionforA… to contact your local Member.

A new era in #agedcare is coming! From this Friday 1 July, ACSA will be winding down as the new, unified industry association for all aged care providers begins. Follow this strong new voice in aged care here: @ACCPAAustralia

Due to ACSA's involvement in the Home Care Workforce Support Program (VIC & TAS) we invite Home Care providers to undertake a short survey so that we can get a better understanding of your workforce profile and future requirements. > ow.ly/txp750JHG8k #agedcare

The urgent need to fix the #agedcare workforce crisis is greater than ever with a new Committee for Economic Development Australia report showing the annual worker shortage faced by providers has doubled to 35,000 because of the pandemic. Read more > bit.ly/3bwoX4y

Nominations for the 2022 @HESTASuper Excellence Awards are now open! Recognise incredible work in aged care, allied health, community & disability services in Australia. > hesta.co/HESTA-Excellen… #HESTAAwards #HESTAExcellenceAwards

#Agedcare providers are facing growing financial pressure according to the latest StewartBrown figures which show more than two-thirds of providers are operating at a loss. An average operating loss of $12.85 per resident per day. Read more > bit.ly/3xKUkjn

🌟 Alinea Inc started the cooking for All - Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Care project with the desire to have delicious cooking and involving residents in making their own meals. Read more > ow.ly/wuFt50JFlw8 #overandaboveagedcare #ACSARecognitionProgram #HumansofAgedCare

@healthgovau is conducting research to understand communication preferences regarding #palliativecare in the #primarycare and #agedcare sectors. The results will directly inform future communications and support the workforce. To participate, contact palliative.care@health.gov.au

Join us for Module 6 of ACSA’s Leadership Development Program on July 12. Learn how to create sustainable achievement habits and rituals, break the analysis paralysis cycle and fosters a positive ‘Day One ‘mindset. > ow.ly/FOne50JB8Vi #ACSALeadership #agedcare #ACSAKnowHow

Do you have an abstract for the ACCPA National Conference – the largest #agedcare event in Australia? If you're a thought leader, innovator, provider or supplier, we'd love to hear from you. Submissions close 30 June 2022. Find out more: accpa.asn.au/conference

The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council’s Workforce Planning Tool is now available. The tool will help activity planners to better understand workforce planning, adopt proactive planning practices, and sustain the practice over the long term. #agedcare > ow.ly/ok1I50JB8KN

New research by @UTSEngage , commissioned by the @AgedAustralian and with input from @COTAAustralia and @NationalSeniors examines the need for, and considers, options to achieve the long-term financial viability of #agedcare in Australia. Read more > bit.ly/3mVIvli