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NATIONAL CONFERENCE

23-25 October 2024
Adelaide Convention Centre

Age of Excellence

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Todd Yourell

Strategic Long-Term Workforce Planning: Implementing Short-Term Actionable Plans to Achieve Organisational Stability in Aged Care 

Concurrent Session B6 – Planning the Workforce for the Future
Thursday 24 October 2024
11.30am – 12.00pm
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Chief Executive Officer

St Andrew's Village Ballina

Todd is an experienced Human Services Executive with over 20 years in senior management in Accommodation, Child Protection and Aged Care services.  He has also sat on Boards for a Neighbourhood Centre, a Disability Advocacy Service, a School Council, multiple sporting associations and Anglicare Australia.

Todd has formal qualifications in Human Physiology and Business Administration, and together with his experience, he has developed a unique view on service provision and “what is quality”.

Todd has now focused his career on Aged Care, where he believes there is a lot more to be done, especially in the future development of the industry. Todd holds a Bachelor of Science, Masters in Business Administration and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Precis

In the rapidly evolving landscape of aged care, effective workforce planning is crucial for ensuring organisational stability and delivering high-quality care. This presentation will delve into the process of developing a long-term workforce plan that aligns with organisational strategy, focusing on the creation of immediate and actionable plans to address current and future workforce needs.

Participants will gain insights into strategic workforce planning (SWP), a continuous process of identifying workforce gaps and developing a methodical people plan to ensure the organisation’s resilience and adaptability. The session will cover key components of SWP, including workforce analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning, and will highlight practical steps for integrating these elements into the organisational strategy.

By attending this session, delegates will learn:

– The importance of aligning workforce planning with organisational strategy to enhance stability and performance.
– Techniques for conducting comprehensive workforce analysis and identifying critical gaps.
– Strategies for developing immediate and actionable workforce plans that address both short-term needs and long-term goals.
– Methods for creating an action plan to implement workforce strategies effectively, ensuring sustained organisational success.

Case studies from the aged care sector will be presented to illustrate successful implementations of workforce planning initiatives. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions and share best practices, fostering a collaborative environment for learning and growth.

Join us to explore how strategic workforce planning can transform your organisation, ensuring a stable, capable, and future-ready workforce that meets the evolving demands of aged care.

Overcoming Challenges: The Hardships of Small Independent Aged Care Providers in Regional Areas 

Concurrent Session D2 – Regional, Rural and Remote Business Strategies
Friday 25 October 2024
11.00am – 11.30am

Precis

Small independent aged care providers in regional areas face significant hardships that impact their ability to deliver high-quality care. Key challenges include workforce shortages, financial constraints, and limited access to resources and services.

Workforce shortages are a prominent issue, as regional providers often struggle to attract and retain qualified staff due to remote locations and fewer amenities compared to urban areas. This results in a reliance on a smaller, often aging workforce, leading to burnout and high turnover rates. Financial constraints further exacerbate these challenges, as smaller providers typically have less financial resilience and face difficulties in securing sufficient funding to meet increasing regulatory requirements and operational costs. The lack of economies of scale compounds their financial challenges, making it difficult to maintain sustainable operations. Additionally, regional providers often have limited access to healthcare services, specialist care, and advanced technologies, which are more readily available in metropolitan areas. This limitation hampers their ability to offer comprehensive care and innovative solutions to their residents.

This presentation aims to explore these challenges in depth, providing insights and potential strategies for overcoming them. By addressing these issues, small independent aged care providers can enhance their capacity to deliver high-quality care and improve the wellbeing of older Australians in regional areas.

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