The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has highlighted the need for reform and transformation of the aged care sector. But what happens next?
Flinders College of Nursing and Health Sciences has a special interest in ageing and aged care and holds recognised expertise in this area. Three professors from the College presented as expert witnesses at the Royal Commission, providing detailed commentary on different aspects of aged care needs and considerations relating to care and care delivery.
Together, Professor Julie Ratcliffe, Professor Jennifer Tieman and Professor Sue Gordon will examine and explore the post-Commission possibilities and directions for aged care from three very different but critical perspectives.
- Professor Julie Ratcliffe will examine quality of life and how we must conceptualise quality and measure it so that older Australians receive the care they deserve.
- Professor Jennifer Tieman will explore the complex issues around caring, dying and grieving and the how palliative care and care for older Australians at the end of their lives must become a core business for aged care.
- Professor Sue Gordon will address the reality of workforce change and how we can develop workforce capability, including adoption of technology, to ensure care workers, nurses and allied health professionals can deliver the care that’s needed.
This expert panel will address how Flinders research is making a positive contribution to the transformation of an industry facing a new future.
Followed by audience Q&A this is an event not to be missed.
Refreshments commence at 5pm for a 5:30pm lecture start. Wine sponsored by Serafino Wines.
If you wish to attend online, please register here.
