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The news in Western Australia

13th July - Aged Care ACSA Awards WA - Meet our proud Sponsors

Women and super: why it matters *Sponsored content by First State Super - Aged Care ACSA Awards WA Major Sponsor

First State Super is proud to be the major sponsor of the ACSA 2018 WA Aged Care Awards. We want to build a better future for all Australians and are committed to helping the aged care workforce, most of whom are women, achieve their financial goals.

Superannuation sits within a broader issue of gender equality in Australia. Women generally earn less and take more career breaks to care for family. Often, this leaves them with less saved for the future, compared to men.

The super gap amongst our membership

Having enough super may not just affect the lifestyle we lead in our later years, but also the healthcare and aged care options available to us. For women, this is an even more urgent issue: they’re playing catch-up.

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4 common obstacles that women face

In conversations with our members, we see some common obstacles when it comes to getting on top of retirement saving and planning. We’ve investigated some of these roadblocks, and want to share suggestions that might help you overcome them.

1. I don’t have time to focus on my money

In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget about something that seems a long way down the track. Why not take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the issue. And, an ideal trigger for scheduling a dedicated hour to start sorting out your super.

Find my super

2. I don’t earn enough to save for retirement

If you’re working part-time or have a tight household budget it can seem difficult to save for retirement. You can still make a difference without taking too much of a hit to your hip pocket.

Earn a co-contribution

3. I’m too focused on today to worry about tomorrow

The long-term nature of superannuation makes it easy to put off until later. But don’t forget, small actions do make a difference so the earlier you start, the easier it is.

Get my super together

4. I don’t know where to start

With so much jargon and so many rules and regulations, it’s easy to put super in the ‘too-hard basket’. But we are here to help. We have a range of cost neutral, easily accessible options to help you get started on your financial journey. We also understand that retirement might not be your primary focus right now, and that’s ok, there are things you can do at all stages in life to help improve your tomorrow.

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This article is courtesy of First State Super - This is general advice only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should seek financial advice before making any decisions and read the Product Disclosure Statement on our website at firststatesuper.com.au

FSS Trustee Corporation ABN 11 118 202 672, AFSL 293340, the trustee of the First State Superannuation Scheme ABN 53 226 460 365. Financial planning advice is provided by First State Super Financial Services Pty Limited ABN 37 096 452 318 AFSL No. 240019. 

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Panetta McGrath Lawyers advice on Nanny-cams and Home Care Services

The increasing use of nanny-cams in clients’ homes raises a number of issues for providers supplying home care services to clients given that the use of the camera takes place in a workplace for their staff but is not under their control. Laws relating to surveillance cameras and devices operate at the state and federal level. In WA the applicable Acts are the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Surveillance Devices Act 1998 (WA), as well as statutory obligations arising under occupational health & safety legislation. It is an offence under the Surveillance Devices Act to install, use or maintain:

• listening devices to record or listen to a private conversation; • optical surveillance devices to record visually or observe a private activity; and • in circumstances where not all of the principal parties to the private conversation or activity

have given their consent to be recorded, observed or listened to. Activities recorded by a camera installed in a client’s home will likely be considered a private activity as it occurs in a private residence where parties would not ordinarily be observed. Providers have a duty to provide and maintain a safe working environment for staff, including workplace privacy as far as practicable. The impact that the use of cameras may have on staff and specifically whether the use of cameras constitutes a risk, hazard or potential breach of workplace privacy, must be considered. Tips:

• If aware that a camera is installed in a client’s home, all staff attending the home should be made aware and provide their consent to being monitored/recorded by the camera;

• If a staff member declines to consent, they should not be rostered to provide care to that client;

• Address the issue of whether cameras are used in the home in the admission process with

clients and discuss when the camera is on and if it is recording etc;

• Develop a written policy for staff and clients about the use of cameras in homes, including the rights and responsibilities of staff.

For further advice on this issue, please contact Panetta McGrath Lawyers on 9321 0522.

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Bresland Insurance Group

Bresland Insurance Group have been providing insurance advice to the Aged Care Sector for over 20 years and are proud to be the sponsor for the 2018 Lifetime of Achievement Award.

With National Strength, Local Insight and Personal Touch we understand the insurance requirements from the small organisation to the multinational.

With being part of Insurance Advisernet and the Ausbroker Group (over 450,000 clients and $4.5 billion in gross premiums) this brings us unrivalled strength and buying power, spanning every major insurer in Australasia. No client is too large or too small!

Advice – great advice is based on great understanding and relationships.

Trust – the cornerstone on which our business is built.

Value – price is important but value goes much further!

Choice – Insurance is no time for compromise. Vital to have wide access to options.

Juniper celebrates aged care’s unsung heroes

One of Western Australia’s leading providers of aged care and accommodation continues its support of Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) as it responds positively to the future of aged care in Western Australia.

Juniper is a proud sponsor of this year’s ACSA Excellence in Care Awards.

For nearly 70 years Juniper and its antecedents have responded to the needs of older Western Australians.

Since welcoming its first residents in 1949 to a single residence in Mount Lawley, the organisation has now grown to encompass one of the largest service provider footprints in Australia.

“With services stretching 3,700kms from Wyndham in the Kimberley to Albany in the Great Southern our efforts to accommodate, support and respond to our State’s most

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vulnerable people continues despite the many challenges facing the aged care sector,” Chief Executive Vaughan Harding said.

“At Juniper, we believe in celebrating life and strive to add value to the communities in which we operate.

“We are investing in the future. Our goal over coming years is to double our capacity to respond to community need be it in Perth, regional or remote Australia.”

The organisation recently delivered 36 new aged care beds in remote Kununurra and will have 100 new beds for outer Perth in the City of Gosnells in July and a further 100 beds in Albany later in the year.

Juniper’s 450-strong team of volunteers come from all walks of life and bring the variety of skills and interest that make a positive impact in the lives of all our people. We celebrate all volunteers for the contribution they make and we are a proud sponsor of the 2018 ACSA Volunteer of the Year Award.

Mr Harding said Juniper has always been a strong supporter of values-driven community benefit organisations represented by ACSA. “Juniper congratulates all category nominees and finalists for their hard work and wishes them the very best on the awards night and beyond,” he said.

AMA (WA) tackles aged care workforce demand through traineeships

AMA Training Services, the registered training organisation of the Australian Medical Association (WA), has worked closely with Health Training Australia (a Group Training Organisation) to deliver a highly successful traineeship model with the needs of the community services sector in mind.

This model has been providing employers with a cost-effective and highly supported staffing model since 1998. During that time, over 3,000 trainees have participated in the program, studying toward a qualification in aged care, disability care and/or HACC.

Health Training Australia (HTA) works closely with clients in identifying their specific needs for new staff, and then proceeds to advertise, carefully screen, interview and prepare candidates for work. Candidates are put through a work-preparation course, which includes infection control and manual handling before being introduced to clients for interview. Thereafter, potential trainees are asked to complete 40 hours of unpaid work experience.

If the work experience component goes well the candidates are employed and mentored by HTA, placed with the client for shifts and trained to national competencies by AMA Training Services. Trainees pick up shifts with the client (host employer) and assessments are conducted on-site via prior arrangement. The average

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traineeship lasts approximately 8 months. Training and mentoring costs are covered through state and federal funding whilst the wages costs are passed on to the client. Trainees are paid at the minimum wage and as such cost significantly less than temp staff. Furthermore, trainees do not come with pre-conceived biases, instead being moulded into the culture of the client (host employer).

Upon graduating with their Certificate III, the host employer is given the opportunity to offer the trainee ongoing employment. No placement fee is required.

This tried and tested model makes the most of available government funding to provide a highly professional service that is also very cost-effective. The model also ensures a steady stream of motivated and well-trained new entrants into our industry.

The AMA would like to sincerely thank the many outstanding community sector employers that have supported this program over the years and welcomes other providers to discuss this model further. Information can be found at www.htawa.com.au. Program details can be discussed with Laurena Beech, Laurena.Beech@amawa.com.au.

Braemar Presbyterian Care and Friendship since 1952

At Braemar, we believe in providing high quality relationship centred aged care, supporting the bonds that exist between our residents, their families and our team.

We offer residential aged care in the City of Melville and Town of East Fremantle. Here, our dedicated and passionate aged care team are on hand to support our residents to live a fulfilling life.

Braemar Cooinda and Braemar Village are located in Willagee, on North Lake Road, while Braemar House is situated in the leafy suburb of East Fremantle. Our fourth property, Braemar in Bicton is currently flagged for regeneration.

Braemar Cooinda is a hotel-like design. The facility is split over several levels; with convenient lift access between floors. Braemar Cooinda offers stylish, modern residential accommodation and quality care for up to 108 residents. This includes a 31 room specialist care service, designed to support individuals with high care needs.

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Rooms are decorated in a modern style, with lots of natural light. Each room comes with a large window, comfortable bed and en-suite bathroom; as well as seating area for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Located nearby, the homely Braemar Village provides warm and inviting, single story accommodation for up to 52 residents, each with their own bedroom, en-suite and private garden or courtyard access.

Braemar Village is situated close to landscaped parks and public transport, local community amenities including shopping centres, post offices, chemists, cafés and restaurants.

Nestled in a well-established neighbourhood in East Fremantle, Braemar House offers a warm and inviting environment. Braemar House provides 58 rooms, including 24 rooms in Lee House, a specialist dementia care facility.

At each Braemar location, our team of dedicated aged care specialists are on hand to support you to live a fulfilling life. Our expertise includes the provision of quality aged care services specialising in Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Emotional Support and Spiritual Care.

All Braemar facilities provide high quality meals and food, allied health services and an active resident lifestyle and enrichment program. Our range of aged care services and activities are varied and tailored to each person’s care requirements.

ACSA would like to acknowledge and thank all the wonderful sponsors of the 2018 ACSA Awards:

Panetta McGrath Lawyers (Pre-drinks)

Panetta McGrath Lawyers (Provider of the Year)

WA Aged Care Financial Solutions (Innovation in Service or Design)

Australian Medical Association WA (Trainee of the Year)

Juniper (Volunteer of the Year)

Braemar Presbyterian Care (Employee of the Year)

Bresland Insurance Group (Lifetime of Achievement)

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LAND MADE AVAILABLE FOR AGED CARE FACILITY IN WESTONIA (WA) Lands Minister Rita Saffioti says the McGowan Government will transfer land in Westonia to the Central East Aged Care Alliance (CEACA) for the development of age-friendly, independent living units. A portion of the reserve at 20 Quartz Street, Westonia, will be transferred to CEACA - a not-for-profit association formed in partnership with 11 Wheatbelt shires - which provides services and facilities encouraging elderly people to remain living within the region. CEACA has a six-year program to construct 187 dwellings across the Wheatbelt to meet the need for seniors' accommodation in the region. Please access more info here

Actively Managing Unspent Home Care Funds While each client receiving a home care package is encouraged to utilise all the funds contained within for maximum benefit it seems all too often that this practice does not occur. In an attempt to stamp out this trend the Department of Health has created a factsheet to assist providers in managing the accumulation of home care package funds.

https://agedcare.health.gov.au/programs/home-care/actively-managing-unspent-funds-0

15 August - Webinar: Government Compliance and Online Claiming

Aged Care providers have to deal with a landscape of constantly changing and evolving compliance requirements. While traditionally these covered Care processes, funding and administration requirements, Recently new privacy and security requirements have been introduced that affect day to day operations and record keeping

requirements as well as electronic transmission and communication with Government agencies in the cloud. Keeping on top of these changes in the many different areas is a challenge for most providers.

Gary McDonald and Uday Shah from Aged Care software provider Epicor give an overview of some of the challenges faced by providers and how current software solutions and cloud platforms can be used by organisations to support and meet these compliance requirements.

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Date: Wednesday 15 August, 2018 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Please note: Webinar access details will be sent 1 week prior to the webinar.

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5 Sept ACSA National Summit – Sydney – EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS!

Registrations are now open for the 2018 ACSA National Summit! The 2018 Summit will be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney, from the 3-5th September. Register by Friday 27 July and SAVE $200 with our Early Bird rates. Join us as we uncover, ‘What’s Next?' in the aged and community care sector. This is your opportunity to identify, adapt and deliver on the latest best practice initiatives to ensure the sustainable future of your business, and the continuous and ever-improving care of older Australians.

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