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Presentations from Western Linkages Regional Forum Consumer Directed Care - What will it mean for me? held 14 Nov 2011
This Forum provided an opportunity to showcase the current ways that services are utilising Consumer Directed Care principles to increase flexibility and maximise Consumer Control. Below are some of the presentations from the day. For further information please contact Susan Sharp susan.sharp@dfc.sa.gov.au 8440 6737.
Western Linkages Regional Consumer Directed Care Forum 2011 - Report»
ACH ' A Work in Progress' Consumer Directed Care Presentation Western Linkages Forum Nov 2011»
Resthaven Consumer Directed Care Presentation Western Linkages Forum Nov 2011»
HACC Service Principles In Dementia Care Regional Forum - save the date - Tues 15 May 9.30 - 12.30, City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre, 72 Woodville Rd, Woodville
The HACC Service Principles underpin HACC Programs in South Australia in maximising consumer choice and control, capacity building and community engagement.
Come and hear about the ways services in the West are implementing the HACC Service Principles in Dementia Care, from service provider and Consumer perspectives. Presentations will also explore links to complimentary service philosophies such as Dignity in Care and NRCP. A workshop will provide an opportunity to share learning and ideas
Please click here to register There is no cost for this session»
click here to download Western Linkages HACC Service Principles in Dementia Care Flyer»
click here to download Western Linkages HACC Service Principles in Dementia Care Draft Program»
Squalor / Hoarding Resources & PATHWAY THROUGH THE MAZE - National Hoarding & Squalor Conference 21 & 22 Feb 2012
Planning for PATHWAY THROUGH THE MAZE conference was held at the Sydney Masonic Centre 21 - 22 February. Please see the link below to for conference papers and updates as they become available.
Click here for further information on the National Hoarding & Squalor Conference 2012»
Squalor & Hoarding Toolkit»
Severe Domestic Squalor Assessment Scale Public & Environmental Health Council SA»
Squalor / Hoarding Resources Western Linkages
Squalor Assessment & Services Pathways Flowcharts 1 & 2 »
Western Region Low Level Domestic Assistance Snapshot »
Western Region Complex Domestic Assistance - Further Assistance»
Access to Home Care
An Access to Home Care information session was provided in June 2011. A copy of the powerpoint presentation and Capacity Monitoring Data Base User Guide are available by following the links below.
The Northern Collaborative Project (NRCP) has Developed an LGA HACC Intake Guideline. A2HC have endorsed this for use in the Western Region. Please see the link below. Thanks are extended to the NRCP for this resource.
Access2HomeCare Collaborative Projects Information Sessions June 2011»
Capacity Monitoring Data Base User Guide»
LGA HACC Program Intake Guideline (courtesy of the Northern Collaborative Project)»
Taxi Transport Project
The Taxi Transport Project is a joint initiative of Taxi Council SA (TCSA) and Western Linkages, In Home Services Workgroup. The project is working towards the mutual goal of continuing to develop and encourage strategies to improve the experiences of older people and people with disabilities who use Taxi transport. For comprehensive information on Taxi Transport please visit the Taxi Council SA website see link below.
Taxi Transport Passenger Information FlyerTaxi transport information and important tips on booking to assist the Taxi Company to optimise the service, particularly for older passengers, passengers with a disability and passengers from CALD background»
Taxi Council SA Website»
TQEH Site Map showing access points to assist in arrival & departure for Taxi passengers»
Metropolitan Collaborative Projects Gaps & Needs Survey
The four metro HACC Collaborative Projects have developed a second stage needs and gaps online survey, building on previous data collection such as the Western Linkages ‘Mind The Gap’ evidence collection project .
Data will be collected in region individually to allow for regional differences to be considered. The projects will then collate all the data as one report and make available to the regions for analysis and action.
Please click here to complete the survey»
Concessions and Rebates for Seniors
Western Linkages In Home Services Workgroup has compiled a resource of information, website links and contact details for a variety of concessions older people may be eligible to apply for.
The Energy Advisory Service offers free independent advice from how to save energy and minimise bills, to choosing renewable energy. The service offers a free telephone advice 1800 671 907, and a range of brochures and information. Organisations may register as Energy Partners. Please see the links below
click here for Concessions / Rebates for Seniors Information»
HACC Service Principles
Click here to download a copy of the HACC Service Principles»
Click here to go to the HACC Service Principles Projects & Information on the SA Gov Website»
Western Region SRF Project
The Western Region Supported Residential Facilities (SRF) Project is a Home & Community Care (HACC) funded project established to assist individuals who are residents of SRFs in the western region (Cities of Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt and West Torrrens) to address social isolation & connect people with their community. The SRF regional events calendar is now available on the Western Linkages website see link below. For further details please contact the SRF Project Officer on 8405 6703
Click here for the Addressing the Needs In Supported Residential Facilities 2012 Events Calendar»
Click here to access a statewide list of SRF's, Fact Sheets and Vacancy Information on the Seniors Information Service Website»
Addressing the Needs in Supported Residential Facilities (SRFs) Working Group
The Addressing the Needs in SRFs Working Group is a bi-monthly network meeting of key stakeholders working in the SRF sector as well as supporting collaboration and service development across the Western Region. Currently it meets bi-monthly on the second Wed of the month (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct & Dec) at 2:30pm at the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Civic Centre.
For more details please contact the SRF Project Officer 8405 6703. Minutes now available in the 'Secure Documents' section
The Western Linkages Project
Facilitating collaboration and reform across community service providers.
Western Linkages is a collaborative project that was established in 2000 by a group of community service providers in Western Adelaide. The project’s role is to facilitate reform, networking and collaboration across community service providers that work with HACC eligible clients* in the Western Adelaide region.
Participation is open to any service provider with an interest in the western metro region.
To find out more about Western Linkages click on About Us or email us at westernlinkages@dfc.sa.gov.au
