PROGRAM & REGISTRATION BROCHURE AAG & ACS REGIONAL CONFERENCE 5 & 6 MARCH 2015 BATEMANS BAY THRIVING THROUGH CHANGE WWW.ACS.ASN.AU
2 SPONSORSHIP & TRADE To view the innovations in products and services, please visit our exhibitors. Hours of operation: Thursday 5 March 2015 9am 3.30pm & Friday 6 March 2015 8.30am 1.30pm daily SPONSORSHIP & TRADE EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES Any company wishing to participate as a sponsor, or promote their products/services within the trade exhibition are encouraged to contact: Libby Liddle Business Development Manager Phone: (02) 8754 0400 libbyl@acs.asn.au ACCOMMODATION Batemans Bay offers a range of accommodation options. The options below are conveniently located to the Conference Venue. Esplanade Motor Inn 23 Beach Road, Batemans Bay (02) 4472 0200 www.baysoldiers.com.au Mariners on the Water Front Hotel 31 Orient Street, Batemans Bay (02) 4472 6222 www.marinerswaterfront.com.au Bay Breeze Motel 21 Beach Road, Batemans Bay (02) 4472 7222 www.baybreezemotel.com.au INVITATION TO ATTEND Australian Association of Gerontology (NSW Division) (AAG) and Aged & Community Services of NSW & ACT (ACS) are hosting the 2015 Regional Conference at the Soldiers Club Batemans Bay on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 March, 2015. The ageing, health and disability sectors are amidst the widest ranging reforms we have seen in recent time, and we are not there yet! Together we are moving toward a new environment, with new pathways and structures that will emerge from the change. We are beginning to envisage a very different service and support environment, increasingly consumer directed, which focuses on quality of life whilst maximising cost efficiencies. Thriving through this change requires new ways of thinking, innovative approaches to service delivery and an ability to think outside the box. AAG and ACS have again come together to explore these issues, bringing providers, researchers and policy makers together to showcase what is new and possible into the future. The Conference will be of interest to health and aged care practitioners, researchers, community care providers, policy makers and planners and anyone interested in current issues in ageing. The Conference will examine the progress made to date in reforming the care for older Australians. Can we really achieve better care for lower cost? Who pays the hidden costs of improving government-funded care? What does better care really mean for consumers, for carers and for care workers? Should we focus more on reducing the disabling effects of ageing to reduce the need for formal care? AAG & ACS NSW & ACT invite you to: Share New research findings on health and ageing & healthy ageing Innovative practice in residential, community care, retirement living and healthy ageing Your ideas for new models of care and empowerment for older people Find out The latest information on implementation of the reform agendas What others are doing to improve practice in your field What changes are happening in other related fields Enjoy Stimulating presentations and networking opportunities Exchanging news and ideas with other delegates CONFERENCE HOSTS Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT PO Box 3124, Rhodes NSW 2138 Ph: (02) 8754 0400 - Fax: (02) 9743 4556 CONFERENCE VENUE The Soldiers Club Beach Road Batemans Bay NSW 2536 5&6 MARCH 2015 - THE SOLDIERS CLUB, BATEMANS BAY
AAG & ACS REGIONAL CONFERENCE DAY ONE: THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 DAY ONE: PLENARY SESSION ONE 8.30am 9.00am 9.00am 9.40am 9.40am 10.10am 10.10am 10.40am Delegate registration Welcome to Country, conference welcome and conference opening address Illana Halliday, Chief Executive Officer, Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT The health reforms Kathy Eagar, Director, Centre for Health Service Development, University of Wollongong Keynote presentation 10.40am 10.45am Major sponsor s address 10.45am 11.15am MORNING TEA DAY ONE: CONCURRENT SESSIONS 11.15am 12.50pm CONCURRENT SESSION 1A Aged/Acute Interface Adapting ACE to a rural community Jacqueline Hewitt, Aged Care Emergency Clinical Nurse Consultant,Patient Flow Unit, Hunter New England Local Health District Counting the cost of changing practice the economic evaluation of the implementation of the Aged Care Emergency program in the Hunter Medicare Local region Catherine Turner, After Hours Program Manager, Hunter Medicare Local A six week multi-disciplinary Hospital Avoidance Program for people over 65 years Dr Penny Webster, Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine, Community Acute Post Acute Care, Hunter New England Local Health District A collaborative approach to planning and delivering care for confused older people in hospital Anthea Temple, Anne Moehead, Cath Bateman and Rosemary Dillon, NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation 12.50pm 1.50pm LUNCH CONCURRENT SESSION 1B Outcomes Based Quality Improvement The impact and significance of measuring outcomes: Australian / International experience Professor Kathy Eagar, Director, AHSRI, Peter Samsa, Research Fellow, AHSRI and Cathy Duncan, Research Fellow, AHSRI Using quality reports to choose between residential aged care providers Lisa Trigg, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow, London School of Economics and Political Science Developing best practice for physical activity and exercise programs for people living with dementia Kylie Miskovski, Senior Research and Policy Officer, Alzheimer s Australia NSW What does good quality residential dementia care really look like? A systematic review of the evidence Dr Sarah MacPherson, Clinical Psychologist, ACEU 5&6 MARCH 2015 - THE SOLDIERS CLUB, BATEMANS BAY 3
AAG & ACS REGIONAL CONFERENCE DAY ONE: THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 DAY ONE: PLENARY SESSION TWO 1.50pm 3.00pm PANEL SESSION Issues of sexual expression and an older person with dementia: What are the legal issues to consider? What should a provider be doing? How might a family react? 3.00pm 3.30pm AFTERNOON TEA DAY ONE: CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3.30pm 4.30pm CONCURRENT SESSION 2A Clinical Studies Inpatient care and beyond Sanjay Gangadharan, Advanced Trainee in Geriatrics, Greater Newcastle Cluster, Hunter New England Local Health District Outcomes of rehabilitation for reconditioning: falls, frailty, care service requirements - what does the national data tell us? Jacquelin Capell, Research Fellow, Australasian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong CONCURRENT SESSION 2B Culture & Change Thriving through change Janice Stokes, Business Manager/ Sydney West, BaptistCare NSW &ACT Workplace culture: the possibilities and the power Deborah McKern, Director of Nursing, Estia Health Dalmeny 4.30pm 4.45pm The impact of fruit flavonoids on cognition in older adults with Alzheimer s type dementia Katherine Caldwell, University of Wollongong DAY ONE CLOSING ADDRESS Making change stick. Effective engagement strategies in a large change program Anne Chamberlain, Program Development Manager, Community Ageing & Disability Services, Benevolent Society 6.30pm CONFERENCE DINNER CONFERENCE DINNER INFORMATION Date: Thursday 5 March, 2015 Time: 6.30pm Location: The Coachhouse, Marina Resort, The Marquee Price: A Dinner ticket is included in a full conference registration; additional tickets can be purchased at $95.00 per ticket. Please indicate your additional ticket requirements on the registration form, as same day bookings cannot be accommodated. All dinner bookings include a bus transfer from the conference venue to the dinner venue and return. Guests are welcome to make their own way to the dinner venue as well. 4 5&6 MARCH 2015 - THE SOLDIERS CLUB, BATEMANS BAY
AAG & ACS REGIONAL CONFERENCE DAY TWO: FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2015 DAY TWO: PLENARY SESSION ONE 8.30am 9.00am Delegate registration 9.00am 9.10am 9.10am 9.20am 9.20am 9.50am Day two opening Sponsor address Measuring outcomes in community care: The impact on policy, practice and research of developments in England Prof Ann Netten, PSSRU, University of Kent at Canterbury 9.50am 10.30am Evaluating effectiveness and demonstrating impact: the development of the ACCOM, an outcomes tool for consumer directed and other care at home in Australia Prof Michael Fine, Macquarie University 10.30am 11.00am MORNING TEA DAY TWO: CONCURRENT SESSIONS 11.00am 12.30pm CONCURRENT SESSION 3A CONCURRENT SESSION 3B An investigation of quality of life of people living in the IRT retirement community: a pilot study Barbara Squires, Research and Advocacy Advisor, IRT Group Collecting the Reality - Ilawarra Forum Resource Kit to support community providers in enablement Simone Stuart, NSW State HACC Development Officer, Illawarra Forum Development of a whole-of-community aged care student placement model Narelle Mills, Manager Aged Care, Murrumbidgee Medicare Local and Jane Anderson-Wurf, Project Officer, Murrumbidgee Medicare Local Committing to collaboratives-stretching the boundaries - the drivers and processes taken to address the abuse of older people Therese Findlay, Coordinator, NSW Elder Abuse Helpline & Resource Unit Moving into residential aged care: turning research into good practice Evan Rollins, Project Officer, Alzheimer s Australia NSW Senior Smiles oral health in residential aged care facilities a new model of care Dr Janet Wallace, Lecturer in Oral Health, The University of Newcastle IRT Ageing with disability partnership Heather Marciano, Ageing with Disability Partnerships Coordinator Pathways, IRT Enhancing quality and performance of aged care facilities: retrofitting for thermal comfort and dementia-friendly design Federico Tartarini, PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong 12.30pm 1.30pm LUNCH 5&6 MARCH 2015 - THE SOLDIERS CLUB, BATEMANS BAY 5
AAG & ACS REGIONAL CONFERENCE DAY TWO: FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2015 DAY TWO: PLENARY SESSION TWO 1.30pm 1.55pm 1.55pm 2.20pm 2.20pm 2.45pm 2.45pm 3.10pm Transferring from acute to residential care: complex decisions for consumers, carers and health professionals Tiffany Northall, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney Changes to culture & models of care Dr Rodney Jilek, Clinical Adviser,Aged Care Quality & Compliance, Department of Social Services Adjusting to the 21st century ageing revolution / The new face of ageing in the 21st century Dr Audrey Guy, Visiting Fellow, University of Canberra Dementia friendly communities pilot Kiama (invited) 3.10pm 3.20pm 3.20pm DAY TWO CLOSING ADDRESS CONFERENCE CLOSE REGISTRATION FEES: REGISTRATION TYPE EARLY BIRD STANDARD Until Friday 13 February 2015 Friday 13 February until 5 March 2015 AAG & ACS Member Full Registration $370 including GST $420 including GST Non Member Full Registration $475 including GST $530 including GST AAG & ACS Member (Single Day) $230 including GST $230 including GST Non Member (Single Day) $285 including GST $285 including GST 6 5&6 MARCH 2015 - THE SOLDIERS CLUB, BATEMANS BAY
REGISTRATION INCLUSIONS Registrations will not be accepted over the phone or without the required paperwork. Early Bird and Standard registration fees include all conference sessions, catering for both days (morning/afternoon teas and lunches) and one ticket to the conference dinner. Day registration rates include conference sessions, catering for nominated day of attendance (morning/afternoon teas and lunches). Day rates do not include the conference dinner, however tickets can be purchased separately. Non-Members can join the Australian Association of Gerontology when registering and will be eligible for members rates. Please obtain a membership application by visiting http://www.aag.asn.au/membership Submit your membership form directly to AAG, per the detail on the application form and send a copy to ACS NSW & ACT with your registration form. REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESK The Conference Registration and Information Desk will be located outside the conference room in the foyer REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION Confirmations will be sent out at the completion of your registration. If you do not receive a confirmation within 1 week of registering please contact ACS events on PRIVACY STATEMENT In registering for this event relevant details may be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates (name and organisation only) and name, title, organisation and email to be made available to parties directly related to this event including major sponsors and exhibitors and Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT SHARED REGISTRATIONS Please note one registration form with payment must be received per attending delegate. Shared registrations are not permitted due to legal and insurance reasons. REGISTRATION CONDITIONS Payment is required to confirm registration, and is due at the time of your completed registration form been received. TAX INVOICE & RECEIPTS Please note that once paid, a Tax Invoice and Receipt will be emailed. Once payment has been received, a delegate confirmation letter will be emailed to the email address given. INSURANCE Registration fees DO NOT include insurance of any kind. Delegates are advised to make their own arrangements for coverage. ACS and The Soldiers Club do not accept responsibility for personal accidents, theft and/or damage to the property of conference delegates. Travel insurance is recommended for travel within Australia. DISCLAIMER The speakers, topics and times are correct at the time of printing. In the event of unforeseen circumstances the organisers reserve the right to delegate or alter items in the program or to substitute speakers. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS All cancellations must be made in writing (via post, fax or email) to the conference managers. Registration fees will be refunded less a $125.00 cancellation fee prior to 5pm Friday 13 February 2015. After this date we regret that no refunds will be made, however substitute delegates will be accepted. Please note that cancellation fees will apply whether or not payment is received by the time of registration. By submitting your registration form you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. 5&6 MARCH 2015 - THE SOLDIERS CLUB, BATEMANS BAY 7
REGISTRATION FORM Four easy ways to pay: 1. Return this form with payment to: Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT PO Box 3124, RHODES NSW 2138 A. DELEGATE INFORMATION Title Prof Dr Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other (please indicate) First Name Position Organisation Billing Address Surname Facility City / Suburb State Postcode Telephone (Work) Mobile Phone Disability Requirements B. REGISTRATION FEES Please note that fees include 10% GST. 2. Registrations can also be faxed to: 02 9743 4557 3. Email this form to: 4. Register online at /events Fax Email Address Special Dietary Requirements Full Registration registration fees include all conference sessions, catering for both days (morning/afternoon teas and lunches) and one ticket to the conference dinner Day Registration Day registration rates include conference sessions, catering for nominated day of attendance (morning/afternoon teas and lunches). Day rates do not include the conference dinner. ACS Member Registration Non Member Registration Early Bird Registration Both Days $370.00 $475.00 Standard Registration Both Days $420.00 $530.00 Single Day Registration $230.00 $285.00 C. REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS Cancellation & Substitution All cancellations must be made in writing (via post, fax or email) to the conference managers. Registration fees will be refunded less a $125.00 cancellation fee prior to 5pm Friday 13 February 2015. After this date we regret that no refunds will be made, however substitute delegates will be accepted. Please note that cancellation fees will apply whether or not payment is received by the time of registration. By submitting your registration form you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. Privacy Statement If you do not wish your details to be disclosed to fellow Delegates, Sponsors and Trade Exhibitors, please tick. DO NOT pass my details on. Photographs are taken at the event for future information and promotional purposes and during the course of attending this event your image may be taken and subsequently used in publications. I have read and understand the terms and conditions as stated on this form. Signature: Date: 8 5&6 MARCH 2015 - THE SOLDIERS CLUB, BATEMANS BAY
REGISTRATION FORM D. PAYMENT DETAILS Section B Registration Fee $ TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED: $ I have read and agree to all the Terms and Conditions outlined in the Conference Registration brochure. Signature: EFT: Branch: Westpac Ashfield BSB: 032 060 ACC: 150437 REF: Surname and EJC04 Please find enclosed cheque/money order payable to Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT Please charge the total amount above to the following credit card Credit Card Number Expiry Date Cardholder s Name Billing Address Signature Date / / / Return this form with payment to Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT, PO Box 3124 Rhodes NSW 2138 Registrations can also be faxed to (02) 9743 4557 or scanned and emailed to This form can also be downloaded from the Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT website /events 5&6 MARCH 2015 - THE SOLDIERS CLUB, BATEMANS BAY 9