Diversity, Wellness and Reablement 101This online education provides an introduction an overview of diversity, wellness and reablement and their interconnected relationship. The principles of person-centred care and it's connection with independence, choice and autonomy are explored. The need to work together with clients and focus on their strengths and potential is detailed along with case studies, reflective practice and their connection with clients diversity and experiences of privilege, discrimination and inequality. An overview of the diversity, equity and inclusion continuum is reviewed while concepts of power and privilege are used to introduce and explain intersectionality. Participants are asked to reflect on questions of equity, diversity and belonging to support their learning and further connect an intersectional framework with the principles of diversity, wellness, and person-centre care. These sessions introduce these themes and topics that participants are encouraged to further explore within their organisations and communities. |
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Connecting the pieces - diversity and wellness podcast
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Connecting the pieces is an Eastern Sector Development Team podcast focused on connecting, supporting and promoting good diversity and wellness approaches. Building on the success the connecting the pieces resource and film, this podcast will further advance the listeners understanding of the interconnected relationship between diversity and wellness. It will provide insights and good practice on diversity, wellness and reablement from policy through to practice and evaluation. People working across the aged care sector will share their experiences, challenges and successes. |
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Understanding Reablement
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Throughout 2020, The Eastern Sector Development Team ran a number of online sessions to support CHSP providers understanding of reablement. A recording of this session has been provided which seeks to:
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Addressing diversity and wellness within the Aged Care Quality Standards
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Diversity and wellness principles are explicitly and implicitly referenced throughout the Aged Care Quality Standards. Therefore, there is a need for service providers to understand how to address diversity and wellness across all aspects of the standards. Originally developed as a 1.5 hour webinar, the recorded session has been divided into individual videos for each standard. An introduction to intersectionality, wellness and reablement is provided in the first video and case study examples highlight the relevant diversity and wellness elements and standard requirements for each video. It is highly advised that quality managers and those responsible for leading and implementing the standards and quality review process participate. Direct care and other CHSP staff will also benefit from the sessions as it uses case studies to highlight how diversity and wellness principles need to be considered and addressed at all levels of the organisation. This resource is not a replacement for any training or resources provided by the Aged Care Safety and Quality Commission. |
Source: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission website. The use of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission images does not constitute their endorsement
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Dignity of Risk
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Dignity of risk is a key component of aged care quality standards. It refers to the right of consumers to make decisions about their own lives, care and services. It also acknowledges that older people have the right to take risks and this needs to be supported. In this session the Eastern Sector Development Team explore dignity of risk, the expectation placed on service providers and the rights and freedom of older people that need to be supported. The balance between dignity of risk and duty of care is discussed and the concept of applying an intersectional lens to risk is introduced. The session also highlights the power and privilege dynamics between individuals and aged care professionals and the need for service providers to address imbalances which can prevent older people enjoying dignity of risk. |
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Assessment and Care Planning
Service specific assessment and care planning is a core component of a wellness approach. It enables organisations to discover what clients, carers and families need in order to live as independently as possible and helps us to gain an understanding about what the client/carer hopes to achieve. Service specific assessment and care planning involves developing and documenting the strategies that will support the client achieve their goals; prioritising needs and actions to optimise outcomes. In this video, the Eastern Sector development team explore a good practice approach to assessment and care planning, that includes consideration of a person’s diversity characteristics. The video also focus on the value of assessment and care planning as a tool for the client and provides some helpful tip for introducing care plans to clients; identifying outcome focused goals and documenting good care plans. |
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Moving to an outcomes based approach
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CHSP services providers are progressing the implementation of inclusive wellness practices to support older people to live their best lives. For many, this has required changes in service delivery at both a practice and systems level. To understand the effectiveness of these changes, providers have been involved in quality improvement processes to build an understanding about whether new approaches are being implemented in a way that best meets their consumers need. But do you know if the services you deliver are making a difference in the lives of the people who access them? This online session uses the Partnership Approach outcomes measurement framework to build your knowledge about outcome measures – what they are, why they’re important and how you can integrate them within your program areas to collect meaningful data about the impact your program is having on the lives of people who access them. |
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Ageing well
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This page hosts a series of online forums, videos and discussion on what it means to age well and what services providers can do to support consumer to age well and be active participants in their care. Ageing well in a Changing World Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Ambassador for Elder Abuse Prevention shares the findings of his report Ageing Well in a Changing world released in November 2020. Ageing Well @ CSU – new ways of knowing and doing in a rural setting (case study) In this presentation, Melissa shares her experience of establishing and piloting services for older people in the community that focus on healthy ageing rather than the management of specific medical conditions. Tackling ageism campaign Sharon Porteous from the Inner East PCP was joined by Anna Makedonskaya from Whitehorse City Council and Richard Joseph from Maroondah City Council to discuss the activities that are taking place at national, regional and local level to end ageism. Elder Rights Advocacy Elder Rights Advocacy supports older people, their families and representatives in Victoria address issues related to Commonwealth funded aged care services. Pauline and Arati discus the services and support ERA offer and the organisations approach to working with consumers. |
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CHSP Wellness and Reablement Resources
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The CHSP Program has released a suite of resources to support a consistent and shared understanding of wellness and reablement across CHSP. The resources include:
The resources provide practical advice, tools and tips for all support staff working in CHSP and you are encouraged to visit the Wellness and reablement digital landing page to access the resources directly. |
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