Industry Resources

Resources in this section will inform business practices.

Industry Resources are to be used by the care industry with regards to the aged care reforms, workforce recruitment and retention, best practice, and industry knowledge to delivery high quality person-centred care.

presentations

Every word and gesture Counts

Video

Coping with Difficult Times - Workforce Planning Part 6

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Leadership Traits for Effective Workforce Planning - Workforce Planning for the New Normal Part 5

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The SACS Model - Workforce Planning for the new Normal Part 4

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Strategy & Role Clarity - Workforce Planning Part 3

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What is Workforce Planning? Workforce Planning for the New Normal Part 2

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What is the New Normal? Workforce Planning Part 1

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Home Care Workforce Support Program QLD - 2022 Overview

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Strategy and Workforce Planning in the Home Care Sector

Podcasts

SNACK: Some New aged Care Knowledge. Information and resources to inform and inspire the home care workforce.

Food Adventures: Traditional meets Western

Season 4,

Episode 3

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following...

Exploring Language and Identity

Season 4,

Episode 2

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following...

Through the Wisdom of Elders

Season 4,

Episode 1

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following...

The importance of a cultural assessment to better understand multicultural consumers

Season 3,

Episode 7

Understanding the individuals receiving care is essential to meet their needs and ensure they...

Embracing solutions to culturally appropriate care

Season 3,

Episode 6

Australia is becoming more multicultural and we have more seniors from culturally and linguistically...

Respectful curiosity – approaching mental health in diverse communities

Season 3,

Episode 5

Not all cultures recognise mental health and wellbeing in the same way western culture...

The Evaluation Report

The focus of the HCWSP program of work, was to increase the number of Personal Care Workers (PCW’s). The Queensland HCWSP adopted four main aims and objectives:

`1. Raising the profile of the PCW role
2. Attracting the right people to the sector
3. Screening for the Ideal candidate
4. Embedding Person-centered care

The impact of the program was measured against four Key Performance Indicators.

New PCW's Commencing Work

New Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander PCW's Commencing Work

PCW's from Rural QLD Commencing Work

PCW's Commencing Aged Care Certification Training

Case Studies

Renee

"To anyone considering a career in aged care I’d say, If you have a kind and caring nature, go for it. You know you help someone, even if it’s just doing a bit of ironing, the conversations, it could be the simplest of things."

Cindy

"I treat them like my grandparents. Just look after them like you treat your own."

Craig and Patricia

"You just never know when your work is providing inspiration to those around you. Our story is one of mutual respect but also one of taking the time to recognise the work and worth of others."

Mentoring Guidelines

Mentoring guidelines have been developed for you based on the learnings of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland, pilot Aged Care mentoring program, as part fo the Home Care Workforce Support Program.

Resources in this section will inform business practices.