When: Wednesday 5 June 2024 | 10 am to12 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Rhonda Smith - Aboriginal Sector Support and Development Officer - MNC - Booroongen Djugun College
Course Outline/Aim
“The Government is committed to delivering aged care and health services that meet the needs of our Elders and enables them to remain close to their homes and connected to their communities.” Anika Wells.
Did you know:
First Nations peoples over the age of 50 account for 18% of the First Nations population, yet only 2% of First Nations peoples are 50 years and over within the entire Australian population (Australasian Journal on Ageing - July 2023).
According to the latest population data (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Aged Care for Indigenous Australians - 2021), 51% of First Nations peoples over the age of 75 are living in residential aged care services with the remainder of this group using home care (36%) or home support (26%).
As a population group, the demand for aged care services is higher than in the non-Indigenous population.
To assist in building staff capability in the delivery of culturally safe care, an invitation is extended to CHSP providers to attend a series of two online workshops facilitated by Booroongendjugun College.
Target Audience:
All staff and volunteers working in aged care services including: in-home, team leaders, coordinators and field staff.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:
Marina Antonas - Inner West Sydney SSDO & T
marina.antonas@eccnsw.org.au
Kim McLean - Central West SSDO
kmclean@orange.nsw.gov.au
Cheryl Burns - Orana Far West SSDO
Cheryl.Burns@livebetter.org.au
