Leading People Through Change

HACC Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, Team Leaders and those responsible for leading change.

Note:  Those who have attended the workshop ‘Leading and Motivating Teams’ will have already covered some of the material presented in ‘Leading People Through Change’

Program Content

This one day workshop explores the impact change has on a team, so team leaders can manage and respond appropriately to the emotional reactions and responses of team members.  This program will provide strategies, to affect change in a positive way. 

Topics include:

·        Identifying the stages relating to change
·        Understanding the emotional reactions to change
·        Why some people are change agents and some resist change
·        Identifying and managing your own reactions to change and the reality of leading others
·        through it
·        Factors needed to implement successful change
·        The importance of staff participation and engagement in the change
·        Tools to engage staff in the change process
·        Conducting a Force Field Analysis
·        Cultivating awareness, respect and support in teams, during times of change
·        The importance of validating team and individual roles

Facilitator - Heather Liubicich

Tuesday 27 July 2010, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm

Location Courtyard Room

Whitehorse Civic Centre
379 - 397 Whitehorse Road
Nunawading (Mel 48 G-9)

A Journey Through Aged Care Services

Have you ever wondered how a client is referred to your program? What happens when the client becomes ill and is unable to participate anymore – where do they go and who is responsible for making sure they get there safely?

This informative session takes participants on a journey through HACC and beyond into other aged care service areas, including:

·        HACC program aims and service examples
·        How assessment (including ACAS), care planning, access and referral to other HACC services or service areas works from the client perspective
·        Case studies on how care of complex needs is managed, including the role of direct care workers in this situation
·        How and why of funding and planning
·        Community care continual change and recent change, with case studies from the field
·        Networking activities so participants develop a clear picture of where they and their organisation fits in the aged care service system
·        Key websites and resources are provided to ensure you stay informed

Facilitator - Judy Addison

Wednesday 28 July 2010, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm

Location Boyland Room

Box Hill Town Hall
1022 Whitehorse Road
Box Hill (Mel 47 E9)

Music Techniques for Dementia

The morning session will cover simple theory on music and the brain in relation to dementia.
The different types of music techniques which can be implemented into various care settings to help foster supportive environments such as therapeutic singing, music and movement, and group music activities.

How to select the most appropriate group activity for older people and clients with dementia

Then the afternoon is all practical: everyone gets the opportunity to engage in activities discussed in the morning.

There is time for attendants to bring up difficult situations to problem solve as a group.
DVD footage of music therapy in action will also be shown.

Facilitator - Loretta Quin

Thursday 29 July 2010, 9.30 am – 3.30 pm

Location Lavalle Room (at rear of complex)

Holy Cross Retreat
207 Serpells Road
Templestowe (Mel 34 A8)

Contact for Information & Registration

Register Online
www.dhs.vic.gov.au/regional/eastern


EMR HACC Training Coordination
Tel: 03 9843 1718 or 9843 1720
Fax: (03) 9843 6225
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WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH  THE POLISH COMMUNITY - Thursday 29 July 2010

For all HACC workers and volunteers who support,  or are likely to support individuals from Polish speaking communities

This program aims to raise cultural awareness of HACC workers in delivering services to people from Polish speaking communities. The course will include information about local demographics, customs, beliefs, health issues, attitudes towards older people and aged care; and barriers in accessing services & tips on working effectively with clients from Polish background.

This program is offered in partnership with the Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) as part of the Understanding People from CALD Backgrounds Training Program

Facilitator: Australian Polish Community Services

Date: Thursday 29 July 2010                10.15 am – 12.45 pm

Location: Monash Wheelers Hill Meeting Room

Wheelers Hill Library
860 Ferntree Gully Road
Glen Waverley (Mel 71 J-10)                                

Contact for Information & Registration 

Migrant Information Centre 
Wanling Zhang 
Tel: (03) 9275 6904 
Fax: (03) 9285 4882 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DATA QUALITY AND ACCESS - Thursday 5 August 2010

For HACC Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, and those responsible for data input and/or analysis.

Strictly limited to 12 participants only

This workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of the HACC MDS data collection process and rationale, and provides an opportunity for participants to access data, resources and information via the Funded Agency Channel (FAC).

·        MDS counting and reporting
·        Understanding system inputs and outputs
·        Tools to interpret outputs
·        FAC functions and features including tools and resources

Facilitator: HACC Program, DHS & MDS Help Desk & Funded Agency Channel
Duration: 9.30 am–12.30 pm, Thursday 5 August 2010
Location Department of Human Services

3^rd Floor Information Technology Training Room
883 Whitehorse Road
Box Hill (Mel 75A-E3)

Food Safety level 1 – Wednesday 4 August 2010

For HACC staff and volunteers involved in the preparation of food in the home or centre based environment

This program aims to provide the knowledge and skills to competently protect yourself and others when handling food.

Facilitator: CFT International

Duration: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm        Wednesday 4 August 2010

Location: Supper Room

Knox Community Arts Centre
Cnr Mountain H'way & Scoresby Rd
Bayswater (Mel 64 G-3)


Register Online
www.dhs.vic.gov.au/regional/eastern

EMR HACC Training
Tel: (03) 9843 1718 or 9843 1720
Fax: (03) 9843 6225
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Download: EMR HACC Training Calendar Jul-Dec 2010; EMR HACC Training Nomination Form