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Case Management Training Workshop

Lorraine Poulos and Associates has an excellent reputation for providing training that produces results. Whether it is a live public event or a tailored on-site session all sessions are accompanied by extensive resources.

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What does the 22-23 October Federal Budget mean for Home Care?

The budget only relates to home care in three ways Improvement is needed for quality care for older Australians. The most important measure that the Government can do for older Australians receiving home care, is ensuring we have a viable and sustainable home care sector. Currently, the funding arrangements simply do not reflect the cost of providing care and services. We sincerely hope that the May 2023 Federal Budget, reflects fair funding arrangements for home care providers.

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Home Care Training Products

Australia’s leading home care specialist providing training, resources, audits, reviews and other services so you can offer excellent care. We provide consultancy training and support to the Aged, Disability, Health and Community Care Sectors.

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How the ‘Support At Home’ Program will impact Care/Case Managers.

The Government s ‘Support at Home’ Program will fundamentally change the role of Case Care Managers in Australia. At LPA we have provided case management training to in excess of 4000 individuals over the last decade and have considered the pros and cons of the new model.

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Dementia and Sexuality

Many people living with dementia embrace their sexuality in ways that they may never have before How can families and carers support those in care. Sexuality and dementia, dementia, and sexuality: whichever way you say it these are two words that can evoke strong feelings of avoidance in people.

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Recognising the signs of decline

A decline in a person’s physical or cognitive functioning can occur rapidly following an unexpected event such as a fall or illness or over an extended period of time. It emerged in the late 1990s and involves a systematic approach to managing and improving the quality of clinical care provision.

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What the 2023-24 budget means for Home Care

At LPA, we support every initiative that improves the quality of care and quality of life for older Australians.  The most important measure that the Government can do for older Australians receiving home care, is ensuring we have a viable and sustainable home care sector. We welcome the extra time given to services to prepare for incoming reforms.

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What your service can do for older Australians this holiday season

How your in home service can improve the wellbeing of older Australians this holiday season and prevent loneliness. Australia’s leading home care specialist providing training, resources, audits, reviews and other services so you can offer excellent care. We provide consultancy training and support to the Aged, Disability, Health and Community Care Sectors.

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​​When is it time to invest in professional assistance with your service?

LPA is excited to announce our new LPA Advantage Packages, a premium service offering designed in partnership with providers to develop and implement a plan of action to support organisations with the know-how to navigate the changing aged care environment and legislative requirements confidently.

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Significant Staff Shortages In Aged Care

What the complicated 15 pay rise for aged care means for the sector and for closing the gender pay gap in Australia. On Tuesday last week it was announced that the Fair Work Commission has decided to introduce a 15% pay rise in aged care to direct care workers in one swoop on the 1st of July, as opposed to introducing the pay rise in two instalments as directed by the federal government.

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The Complications of the Aged Care Pay Rise

What the complicated 15 pay rise for aged care means for the sector and for closing the gender pay gap in Australia. On Tuesday last week it was announced that the Fair Work Commission has decided to introduce a 15% pay rise in aged care to direct care workers in one swoop on the 1st of July, as opposed to introducing the pay rise in two instalments as directed by the federal government.