National Reconciliation Week—27 May to 3 Jun—is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, & achievements in exploring how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation.
reconciliation.org.au
Reconciliation Australia #NRW2024 #NowMoreThanEver

👏Thanks to Natasha Egan @ Australian Ageing Agenda for this article celebrating the arrival of Prof Tracy Comans as our new Director & acknowledging the outstanding achievements of Prof Briony Dow as she heads towards retirement Tracy Comans BDow
australianageingagenda.com.au/executive/chan…

🚀MINDSET has officially been launched & is providing dementia training for interpreters to improve cognitive assessment for dementia in people from CALD backgrounds:
- FREE online training
- Claim NAATI PD pts
- ~4hrs to complete

Click the link to enrol: forms.office.com/r/3WW1856sif

🎉 Congrats to Jean Hailes on commemorating 32yrs since the 1st official Jean Hailes clinic opened - let's flashback to the Women’s Health Symposium 2019 which was held by @jeanhailes to discuss the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030. youtube.com/watch?v=W4Vj3q…

On National Sorry Day we remember & acknowledge the Stolen Generations & the history/ongoing impacts of forcible removals. We must act to ensure that Stolen Generations survivors are supported to age with dignity & respect.
#NationalSorryDay #UnfinishedBusiness #BringingThemHome

NARI received NHMRC funding for a trial to improve palliative care in people living in residential aged care using #telehealth - the IMPART project. We have designed tailored support and education, delivering the program in 4 of our 10 partner aged care homes so far 👐 #NPCW2024

A warm NARI welcome to our new Director, Professor Tracy Comans 🙌

👏 Congrats to Ingrid Stitt MP MP & Victorian Dept of Families, Fairness & Housing on announcing the establishment of a Senior Victorians Advisory Committee that will provide older Victorians with a voice to government, including informing the implementation of the 'Ageing Well' Action Plan.
seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/advisory-commi…

The theme for National Volunteer Week, ‘Something for Everyone’, highlights that there is a place for everyone in the world of volunteering. Just ask our amazing #ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park champions who dedicate their time to supporting older people engage in physical activity.

FINAL CALL to register for the launch of the 'Improving interpreting for dementia assessments (MINDSET) training program' which will be held TOMORROW (Tuesday 21st May 2024) from 2 - 3pm AEST.

Register below: events.humanitix.com/mindset-online…

Thanks again for the opportunity to be part of this important event discussing the implementation of hospital falls prevention strategies in the real world! Monash Partners Western Alliance Melbourne Academic Centre for Health
#Falls #Falls Prevention #Hospital #ClinicalPractice #TranslationalResearch

The IDC-IMPROVE project, which aims to ⬇️ preventable complications & distressing visits to ED for older people with indwelling urinary catheters living in residential aged care in Australia, has been successfully launched online to 150+ attendees!
Visit: nari.net.au/idc-improve

NARI Senior Research Fellow, Amy Parker, spoke with clinicians about 'Falls Prevention for People with #BehavioursOfConcern in #Hospital ' at today's VFPA Annual Workshop, sharing the findings of a NARI-led project regarding hospital management of patients with #Dementia & #BPSD

LAST CHANCE to register for the online launch of IDC-IMPROVE - it's on at 12 – 1pm AEST TODAY (Fri 17th May) 🤗 forms.office.com/r/0zrRNUvdiM

DON'T MISS OUT!!!
#IDCImprove #CatheterCare #ResidentialCare

The public rightly expects high-quality, dignified care in institutional care settings. However, in many countries, these expectations are not met.

In this ICS podcast, international experts (including NARI's Dr Joan O) discuss risk factors for iatrogenic incontinence.

OPINION | Medical research has been sold short- AAMRI President Elizabeth Hartland on funding cut for Vic medical researchers: 'We pride ourselves on making money go a long way, but no amount of thriftiness will buffer a $50m cut'
Published today Herald Sun aamri.org.au/state-chapters…

💡 Free NARI online seminar: 'TRAUMA-INFORMED PRINCIPLES OF SAFETY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, CHOICE, COLLABORATION AND EMPOWERMENT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY AND IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY REHABILITATION.'

Date: Tues 14th May 12-1pm
Presenter: Dr Sophie Heywood
Register: 👇nari.net.au/Event/seminars…

We’re disappointed that the 24/25 #VicBudget did not invest in the preventative measures our researchers identified would empower Victorians to age well & maintain their independence. This is a missed opportunity to ⬇️ the cost of age-related illness on our public health system.

Thank you to interpreter & translator Olena Radievska for sharing her experience completing the MINDSET training! MINDSET provides FREE training for interpreters to improve cognitive assessment for dementia in people from CALD backgrounds.
Click to enrol:
forms.office.com/r/3WW1856sif

Older Australians are x5 more likely to die from a fall than on the road - NARI has called for ongoing financial support from the government to fund falls prevention and keep older people safe, healthy and out of hospital.
agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-c…
Aged Care Guide