23-25 October 2024
Adelaide Convention Centre
Inspire. Innovate. Impact.
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#AgeofExcellence
Lessons Learned from International Markets
Sam’s core objectives as the People & Culture Manager are to empower Harbison’s workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver exceptional care; uplifting their capabilities through innovation, and professional development; and striving to ensure the team is equipped to meet the diverse needs of residents with empathy and competence.
She is motivated by a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults, especially those living with dementia. Currently in her final semester pursuing a Bachelor of Dementia Care, her passion for understanding and addressing the unique needs of individuals living with dementia drives her professional endeavours.
Through local and international study, she aims to deepen her knowledge and expertise, equipping herself with the latest research and strategies to support the workforce to provide high-quality, holistic care to ageing adults and to those living with dementia.
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Panel Content:
Lessons learned from International markets and practical translation of application into the Australian market are discussed by ACCPA members who recently participated in a SAGE Study tour to France. The French are facing the same challenges as Australia but what are they doing differently to provide best practice solutions for the growing senior population of France? Panel members will discuss the disruption to Leaders required and how connecting globally can assist local industry to implement change. A highlight of the study tour was a visit to LANDIS ALZHEIMERS VILLAGE, a dementia village gaining world wide interest. The panel will bring the audience on a journey of design and model of care changes that they experienced first hand that could easily be implemented in Australia, and challenge the courage to step outside the box to think laterally and make change.
Gaining comprehensive understanding of innovative aged care models & first hand exposure to cutting-edge practices in dementia care, by observing the village’s design and operation, panel members gathered valuable insights they will share during the session to enable a changed approach approach to designing and managing care facilities
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