Aged & Community Care Providers Association

Do you know an exceptional volunteer making a positive impact by enriching the lives of older Australians? Nominate their act of selflessness in making a difference in ACCPA’s You are ACE! award and recognition program. Nominations received prior to 30 June 2025 will go in the running to receive an ACCPA You are ACE! Award > https://lnkd.in/g5Dmn8fr #YouAreACE #AgedCare #RecognisingExcellence

Happy New Year from all of us at ACCPA! As we welcome 2025, we want to thank all aged care providers and their staff for their dedication and compassion in caring for and supporting older Australians this year. Your hard work has made a profound impact, and we look forward to continuing our mission together in the coming year. Wishing everyone joy, health, and prosperity in 2025. #HappyNewYear #AgedCareAustralia

“A survey by Allied Health Professionals Australia (AHPA) in 2023 found that many allied health practitioners have had a change in their work since introduction of AN-ACC, reporting reduced hours and lost roles. More than half of the respondents to the survey reported a significant decrease in the services provided, which has impacted both the allied health professionals and their passion for aged care, as well as the residents who have been negatively impacted, particularly in relation to the increased rates of falls and pain levels.” – Physiotherapist and Accredited Exercise Physiologist Dr Tuire Karaharju-Huisman. Read more about what Tuire from HUR Australia says about the future of allied health in residential aged care,in our summer issue of Aged Care Today magazine > https://lnkd.in/ghmmRKw4 #AgedCareToday #Summer2024 #AlliedHealth #ResidentialAgedCare

While the introduction and final wording of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards is subject to the passage of the new Aged Care Act through parliament, providers will be expected to comply with them from the commencement date – so it’s important to prepare now. But what should providers be doing now and what resources are available to them? Find out more from our Head of Services Amanda Allen in our latest issue of Aged Care Today magazine > https://lnkd.in/gwMwBTwA #AgedCareToday #Summer2024 #AgedCareQualityStandards

Nominate a cohesive team that exemplifies collaboration, mutual respect and a shared commitment to quality for ACCPA’s You are ACE! award and recognition program. These teams achieve incredible results through unity and purpose, making a real impact in aged care. Acknowledge the power of teamwork and nominate an extraordinary team today > https://lnkd.in/g5Dmn8fr #YouAreACE #AgedCare #RecognisingExcellence

Early bird registration for the ITAC 2025 Conference is now open! Taking place on 12–13 March at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, ITAC is your chance to experience two exciting days dedicated to innovation and technology in aged care. With an extensive trade exhibition, in-depth sessions from sector experts, and unparalleled networking opportunities, this conference is designed to inspire, inform, and connect you with the people and ideas transforming aged care. Register now to secure discounted early bird registration rates > https://lnkd.in/gN5MRwzh #ITAC2025 #ACCPAInnovAGEING #InnovationTransformingAgedCare

Supporting oral health in older people is vital for their overall well-being, especially for those with dementia or cognitive impairment. Join our upcoming masterclass with expert Leonie M. Short to build confidence in trauma-informed oral care and learn practical strategies to support the oral health needs of older adults. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and improve health outcomes. Learn more and register here > https://lnkd.in/gb-xMux2 #ACCPAMasterclass #AgedCare #OralHealthCare

In 2025, ad sales for our Aged Care Today will be coordinated in-house through our partnerships team, while editorial will continue to be carefully curated by our marketing and communications team. Email agedcaretoday@accpa.asn.au for ad enquiries and editor@accpa.asn.au for editorial. #AgedCareToday #Advertising #Editorial

“We’re committed to partnerships that contribute substantially to the improvement of service delivery across aged care; our partnership with ACCPA does this through the cultural diversity campaign. Our collaboration on this project is focused on strengthening sector capacity to support Australia’s culturally diverse workforce and sheds light on the role aged care organisations play in providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.” – Fronditha Care CEO Faye Spiteri OAM. We are proud to partner with Fronditha Care on the Cultural Diversity in Aged Care campaign to raise awareness of discrimination in aged care and foster a culturally inclusive work force, where people from CALD backgrounds feel safe, supported and welcomed. Find out more in this piece by ACCPA’s Alexandra Harrisonin our summer issue of Aged Care Today > https://lnkd.in/gtzA_W4a #AgedCareToday #Summer2024 #AgedCare #CALD

As we draw to the end of the year, we would like to take a moment to thank everyone for your continued support of ACCPA, and the older Australians in your care. 2024 has been an incredible year for our sector, with some milestone achievements in the journey to aged care reform. A special heartfelt thank you to those people who are working through the holiday season to care for our friends, families and loved ones. During the period from Monday 23 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025, most ACCPA staff will be on leave. We will continue to provide dedicated member support for urgent matters via 1300 222 721 (except on public holidays and weekends). #AgedCare #SeasonsGreetings #AgedCareAustralia