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Volume 1 Issue 3 – July 2008

Please note some of the articles provided will have additional papers which can be downloaded, or you will be directed to another website page. In some cases these documents are linked to the ACS Members Only section of this website and will require a Username and Password. All members have been issued with a Username and Password. If you have not received this please contact Gretta Koch with your contact details and she will issue you with your access details.

Index

Local news	Matters arising from ACS Board Reminder: October Deadline for Food Safety Programs OFTA Newsletter - June edition ACS Training courses
National news	National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS)
News extra	National Conference

 

Local news

 

Matters arising from ACS Board

The ACS Board requested that the following issues be brought to the attention of ACS members:

1. The recent changes to the Workers’ Compensation legislation (Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scheme Review) Amendment Bill 2008) include a significant number of changes which will affect self-insured organisations. Organisations need to be aware of the impact of these changes and consider any necessary amendments to policy and procedures.

2. Some residential facilities are finding it difficult to obtain mental health services for their residents – the Board is interested in ACS members’ feedback regarding this. If you are experiencing any issues, please email your comments to Ann-Marie Hudson, who will collate and provide them to the Board.

Reminder: October Deadline for Food Safety Programs for Food Service to Vulnerable Persons

The new standard 3.3.1 – Food Safety Programs for Food Service to Vulnerable Persons was gazetted on 5 October 2006.  The industry was given a two-year transition period to comply.

In South Australia the Department of Health are encouraging all organisations covered by this standard to implement their Food Safety Programs if they haven’t already done so. The Department anticipates organisations will be audited by October 2008.

OFTA Newsletter – June edition

Click here for the latest OFTA Newsletter.

ACS training courses July – August

Implement the Food Safety Programs & Procedures – Monday 28 July
A one-day intensive training program customised for participants working in hospitals and aged care facilities. It provides you with the tools to develop and implement the Food Safety Program.

Click here for further information and registration form.

Zero Tolerance – Train the Trainer, Wednesday 30 July
A one-day session to equip you to deliver the Zero Tolerance – recognising and addressing the abuse and neglect of older people workshop to your staff and volunteers.  

Click here for further information and registration form.

Leadership Series – starts Friday 1 August
Presented by Alli Taylor

Being a leader takes skill, patience and perseverance. This tailored series (nine modules) will provide a comprehensive look at what it takes to be a leader and give you some very helpful tips on being a leader who inspires, participates and respects others. Attend individual sessions or receive a 10% discount for two or more sessions, 20% discount if you attend all nine.

Click here for further information and registration form.

Transitions to Management – starts Wednesday 6 August
Presented by Alli Taylor

This three-day program, facilitated by OzTrain and tailored for ACS SA&NT members, will help you improve your knowledge and skills across a range of areas important for managers. 

• Day 1: Take the leap into management
• Day 2: Leading and managing your people
• Day 3: Planning and organisational skills

Click here for further information and registration form.

 

National news – retirement housing

 

National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) – National Mandatory Requirements and Weighted Criteria

The new National Rental Affordability Scheme will offer investors incentives to build affordable homes for rent at 20% below market rents. Applications will need to meet mandatory eligibility requirements to be allocated incentives and to remain eligible to receive them. These requirements will be set out in legislation and apply to the Scheme for each year of its operation.

The five mandatory requirements are as follows:

1. dwellings will be rented to ‘eligible tenants’
2. dwellings will be rented for a period of 10 years
3. dwellings will be rented at a rate that is a least 20 per cent below the market rate
4. dwellings must either:
1. not have been previously occupied; or
2. not have been previously zoned for residential purposes; or
3. have been made fit for occupancy where otherwise the dwelling was ‘recognised’ as being uninhabitable; or
4. have been subdivided to produce more dwellings than were previously available on the identified block and section
5. dwellings will comply with State, Territory and local government, planning building codes and requirements.

Click here for further information.

 

News extra

National Conference update

Registration Brochures
ACS will post three copies of the Conference Registration Brochure to all CEOs of member organisations. Please phone 8338 7111 if you require extra copies.

Click here to access the full Registration Brochure online.

Online registration
Click here for online registration.

Early Bird Registration
This closes on Friday 15 August 2008.

Keynote speakers
Conference keynote speakers and topics include:

• Robyn Stone, Executive Director of the Institute for the Future of Aging, American Association of Homes and Services for Aging, USA, addressing workforce issues
• Philip Pearson, CEO, United Health, UK, presenting an IT outlook
• Geraldine Doogue (ABC)
• Bob Ansett, addressing marketing
• Saul Eslake, Economist, ANZ Banking
• Professor Julian Disney, Chair of the National Affordable Housing Summit

Concurrent Sessions will cover:

• ACFI
• Governance 
• Marketing        
• Risk and Regulation     
• Consumer Directed Care         
• CEO Panel