National Reconciliation Week: A chance to explore our shared histories & cultures, reflecting on how we can all contribute to reconciliation nationwide. Reakeeta Smallwood, a proud Gamilaroi calala murri yinarr (woman) & RN shares about #NRW2024: bit.ly/3X1syx5

Findings from a recent study underscore the need for holistic support for family caregivers, and the importance of quality care, open communication, and robust support systems to positively influence their grief journey. Read more: caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsr… #ResidentialAgedCare

There is an urgent need for gov, researchers and aged care staff to come together to establish a formal approach to the grief and loss experienced by families in the residential aged care system say RePaDD's Dr Priyanka Vandersman and Jennifer Tieman. Read more: bit.ly/4bN3ZJ2

Linkages is a core part of ELDAC program. Good to hear about linkages findings. Excited for the #Linkages2024 showcase.

We have more work to do. These are the barriers that we consistenty here about in your feedback to working with specialist #PalliativeCare - Access, Availability, Knowledge & Agreements Patsy Yates #ELDACShowcase

‘Staff who were previously unable to entertain conversations about end-of-life care with clients due to overwhelming sadness, fear etc now feel comfortable and confident to do so’ #PalliativeCare #education #ELDACShowcase

ACP plays a role in helping us understand and support choices for older people at end of life. ACPPA member, Lesley King, reminds us "ACP is more than a form". Terrific resources & stories from Linkages teams.

Phoebe & Inka from SydWest Multicultural Services presented their Learnings / Challenges through the program: .Identified barriers for CALD community .Addresses culturally sensitive topic .Adaption to the needs . Increase of Care Coordinators confidence #ELDACLinkagesShowcase

‘I have no family with a close friend as my point of contact. It is important that Doctors follow my wishes - pleased I had the opportunity to complete this document in the most comfortable of ways’ Sue presents #ELDAC #AdvanceCarePlanning learnings for Inasmuch Community Hostel

Kitty & Sara presented the outcomes for Tabulam & Templer Homes for the #aged: . 100% of RN's & EN's received training on AKPS, Stop & Watch and ISBAR. . Carers, engagement & lifestyle, kitchen and hotel services staff were also educated. #ELDACLinkagesShowcase

‘Each & every one at #ChungWah have been so supportive, kind & compassionate to our mum & our family throughout the years & more so during this sad time. We will always & forever be grateful to all of you for your support, understanding kindness.’ Amar & Sally present to #ELDAC

Staff feel empowered to administer medication with confidence. Coaching & mentoring have played a pivotal role. It became evident we required dedicated #PalliativeCare champions to sustain & disseminate teachings to all staff #VaseyRSL #AgedCare #ELDACLinkagesShowcase

Elvira presented from #GermanusKentHouse #Broome about their outcomes: ie created a new resourced memorial hub. Able to better anticipate residents needs. Have confident & culturally sensitive conversations about #EndofLife #ELDACLinkagesShowcase

How far we’ve come in this sector says Prof Deb Parker - well done to everyone involved in #PalliativeCare and #AdvanceCarePlanning #ELDACLinkagesShowcase

What’s the takeaway for teams today asks Patsy Yates. Take this forward & stay connected. This is core work in #AgedCare Jennifer Tieman #ELDACLinkagesShowcase

Princes Court #Mildura Key outcomes/benefits from participation in ELDAC Linkages Program #AgedCare #ELDACLinkagesShowcase

Interested in the care of #olderpeople in hospital? Attend the free #AusHartford webinar 10th Sept 2-3pm with Laurie Grealish Register at research.qut.edu.au/hartfordnursin… Griffith University Nursing & Midwifery

Happy Speech Pathology Week! 💜 Thank you to all the dedicated speech pathologists at #UQ and around the world for transforming lives through effective communication. Let's celebrate the power of communication this #SPWeek2024! 💬👏 #UQSpeechPathology #CommunicationMatters

📢 We’re live at the Catholic Health Australia National Conference!🌟Dr Holly Mack (ELDAC) & Dr Madeleine Juhrmann (CareSearch) are here to share resources that support inclusive #PalliativeCare. Visit our booth today and tomorrow! More eldac.com.au/Resources/Dive… #AgedCare #CHA2024

🎉 It’s Speech Pathology Week! Thank you to the speech pathologists who have a vital role in #AgedCare More in this blog about 4 key insights for allied health in aged care ➡ lnkd.in/g7R-F8pC #SPWeek2024 #CommunicateYourWay2024 Speech Pathology Australia eldac.com.au/Newsroom/Blogs…