Townsville QLD - April Falls

Aidacareis the leading provider of Healthcare Equipment and Rehabilitation Products to Aged Care facilities, Hospitals, Physio and Occupational Therapists and private retail clients in Australia.Aidacare has a commitment beyond supply of high-quality Healthcare Equipment.  We partner with our Customers to ensure that we are supplying “Solutions” to Staff Health and Safety, Maximise Quality of Care and ensuring the Investments in Equipment will deliver appropriate outcomes.Aidacare  Healthcare Equipment is committed to providing high quality external training for Health Professionals and other Professionals associated with the provision of Assistive Technology.OurAidacare Professional Training(APT) Program aims to provide all Healthcare Providers, such as Allied Health, Nurses, Case Managers, Carers and other Medical Professionals, with the most up-to-date and relevant Professional Training in regards to the Clinical Application of Assistive Technology Equipment.

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Thank you so much for registering to join us for this Aidacare APT event.  We look forward to seeing you on the day.  For any further questions please email apt@aidacare.com.au or call your friendly local Aidacare Branch.

<h1>April Falls</h1><h3>Aidacare Professional Training invites you to participate in our APRIL FALLS 2025 event!</h3>Aidacare Professional Training - Skills for Your Career Aimed at all Allied Health Professionals working if the area of Aged Care, Falls Prevention and Home Safety Assessments, we will hear from our expert presenter and provide an opportunity to explore a range of assistive technology that can assist with Falls Prevention and Post Falls Management. What’s in it for you?<ul><li>Hear from our Guest Speaker about Falls Risks and effective management strategies</li><li>Discover what is new in assistive technology and how these products can support your clients with falls prevention and post falls management.</li><li>Understand the falls prevention and management features in a range of Home and Community Care assistive technology</li><li>Light refreshments and networking</li><li>Event ‘Goodie bag’</li><li>CPD Certificate – 1.5hrs</li></ul> Agenda:8:45am - Registration9:00am - Welcome and housekeeping9:10am - Guest Presenter followed by Assistive Technology Rotational Sessions10:30am - Morning tea &amp; Networking11:00am - Finish Session Stations:Station 1: Guest presenter – Professor Lynette Mackenzie “What we need to know about falls in older people.” (recorded presentation)Station 2: Mangar Cushions - Safe Lifting Solutions for Post Fall ManagementStation 3: Falls Management &amp; Assistive Technology for the LoungeroomStation 4: Falls Management &amp; Assistive Technology for the Bedroom <h2>PRESENTER</h2><h4>Professor Lynette Mackenzie</h4> Lynette Mackenzie is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and has extensive experience in the fields of occupational therapy, health and ageing. Lynette worked as an occupational therapist, in the UK and Australia before moving into academia in the 1990s, helping to establish the OT field program at the University of Newcastle (NSW) and later moving to Sydney to co-ordinate the revised MOT program at the University of Sydney. In 2002 Lynette completed her PhD in epidemiology by investigating falls amongst older people in NSW and QLD as part of the DVA Preventive Care Trial, which formed the basis for the over 75s check later implemented by Medicare. She is a Fellow of the Occupational Therapy Australia Research Academy and is currently involved in several research projects related to older people in the community. She is the author of the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (Home FAST) which is available online at <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https:/url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/jEltCr81nytDOGo88I7fyT4Ok8P?domain=stopfallsathome.com.au___.YzJ1OmFpZGFjYXJlMjpjOm86NTg4MTI0NjI1MDE3NmVlYmY1NWZhMzc5NzM0MGFjNDc6Nzo5MTdmOmZlMDJkODlmNGY1NTQwNTExYzg0Yzk4Yjc2YTBmNmRkMjkxNjU0OGVhZDgwYTE3Y2FlN2I4OTExYzBjMzNiZmU6aDpUOkY" title="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https:/url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/jEltCr81nytDOGo88I7fyT4Ok8P?domain=stopfallsathome.com.au___.YzJ1OmFpZGFjYXJlMjpjOm86NTg4MTI0NjI1MDE3NmVlYmY1NWZhMzc5NzM0MGFjNDc6Nzo5MTdmOmZlMDJkODlmNGY1NTQwNTExYzg0Yzk4Yjc2YTBmNmRkMjkxNjU0OGVhZDgwYTE3Y2FlN2I4OTExYzBjMzNiZmU6aDpUOkY" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.stopfallsathome.com.au</a>. Brought to you by APT: Aidacare’s Professional Training Program. For all scheduled APT events Nationally please see <a href="https://education.aidacare.com.au/categorized-events/" title="https://education.aidacare.com.au/categorized-events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aidacare APT Events</a>. Bookings are essential so please register to secure your spot. *Spaces are limited, waiting lists may apply.

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