WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S NEW Free training: Aged Care Mental Health Workforce Online Training
The Australian Psychological Society has developed a series of online training modules for the mental health workforce, with input from a range of professional and consumer groups with expertise in aged care.
The courses aim to support and up-skill clinicians in the provision of clinical mental health services for older people living in residential aged care facilities. This training is available for a number of health and community professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. The training is designed to complement the stepped care framework to service both low and high intensity workforces.
Visit www.mhcareinracf.com.au
Brand-new gym at RAAFA Erskine Grove
Residents have a brand-new gym at RAAFA Erskine Grove (Mandurah, WA), complete with HUR equipment specially designed for seniors’ exercise and wellness. Caroline Henning, Estate Manager, explains that Erskine Grove residents had requested an extension to the gym to allow for more equipment, and increase the number of people who can comfortably use it. Margaret and David are two residents using the gym. “I used to train in Mandurah, but I have no need now as our new gym is really convenient, and I love the fact that I can go any time I want”, says Margaret. “I have a program from the exercise physiologist that visits Erskine. I train about an hour three times a week, whilst my husband goes twice a week for 30 minutes. We are really pleased
with the facility, it’s a great addition to our estate and we love that it’s right on our doorstep.”
For more information visit: huraustralia.com.au
A partnership forged through a common purpose to support age service providers reduce costs Care Systems and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) have been working in partnership for over two decades. Throughout that time we have been united in our mutual care and support for age care providers. Delivered by Care Systems’ cloud-based platform, LASA announces a fully integrated Aged Care Management service encompassing Claims and Billing, Human Resources and Financials. Your outsourced back office solution.
Our compliant payroll solution provides employees the ability to view rosters and payslips as well as apply for leave quickly and simply. Rostering is streamlined and staff coverage optimised based on care requirements for every shift, every day. Filling a vacant shift to filtered employees is done via SMS. Time and attendance data is quickly validated against rostered shifts to ensure your staff are paid for all the hours they work.
Complexity of award interpretation and administration of rules associated with your EA or AWARD is managed giving you peace of mind. Once you are happy with your payroll, LASA’s professional team check and process staff correctly and on time. LASA supports providers every step of the way as they transform their manual processes to more cost effective and efficient online methods. Providers benefit from a seamless online integration that delivers real time ease and convenience. Whether you choose to outsource your payroll and/or claims and billing, our professional team provide timely and helpful training and customer support that makes the transition appear effortless.
To find out more contact Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) 1300 636 or payroll@lasa.asn.au
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