Noticeboard
WHAT'S NEW................
We've updated our 'welcome pack' for new participants, available on request or pick one up at a workgroup meeting!
At our August Steering Committee meeting we will be having a special presentation from TQEH on the Respecting Patient Choices program. Participation is open to any service provider in the West, next meeting is Aug 24, 3-4.30pm. Contact Sue or Jen on 8440 6700 for more information!
Click Here - Social Isolation Dates»
Download your invitation to the RESPITE WORKGROUP by clicking here!»
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS.......New Directions for Dementia Care Regional Forum Presentations
Overview and Implementation of the State Dementia Action Plan - Sylvia Brideoake OFTA»
Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service - Gina McDonald AASA»
New Directions for Dementia Care Regional Forum Presentations continued
Acute Dementia Care at TQEHÂ GEM Unit Dr Faisal Ibrahim TQEH»
Cultural Perspectives on Dementia Care - Maria Johns MAC»
Statewide Dementia Pathways Project - John Forward CNAHS»
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap is an online survey collecting information (anonymously) on situations where agencies have been unable to assist a person seeking social support. As of July we have collected data on 109 clients across the West and North metro regions. Any service provider can participate by clicking on the survey link . Regular reports are provided through the Social Isolation Workgroup. Northern services, click the Mind the Gap link at the Northern Collaborative Project www.salisbury.sa.gov.au
Download the Mind the Gap flyer here:»
CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE MIND THE GAP SURVEY»
Squalor / Complex Domestic Assistance Pathways Flowcharts
A resource to assist service providers working in situations where domestic squalor is an issue. This document contains hyperlinks to further information on the services available.
Squalor Assessment & Services Pathways Flowcharts 1 & 2»
Squalor Toolkit
An excellent service provider guide to assisting in squalor situations, resource developed in NSW.
Squalor Toolkit»
CHECK OUT OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER ONLINE !!
In this issue....
Workgroup Updates, 'New Directions in Dementia Care' Forum, Mind the Gap update, Taxi Transport Project, Travelling Roadshow, Squalor Update. Download it now, you know you want to!!
Click here to download»
Taxi Transport Flyer
Taxi transport information and important tips on booking to assist the company to optimise the service particularly for older passengers, passengers with a disability and passengers from CALD backgrounds
Taxi Transport Flyer»
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
