| 05/15/2014 | |||
 7:45am 8:45 am | Delegate Registration Grand Pavilion, Exhibition Hall | ||
| 8:45 am - 9:05 am | Conference Opening Address & Welcome to Country Grand Pavilion, South B | ||
| 9:05 am - 9:45 am | Trust, Truth & Transparency - the value of your reputation Grand Pavilion, South B Alex Harris, Editor, The Reputation Report Alex Harris has had a career in the media and public relations industries in Australia and the United States. The founding editor and publisher of North America’s first finance and business journal for women, Alex won the Chicago Women in Publishing award in 1994 and the National Association of Women Business Owners New Venture Award in 1995. Alex is an author and freelance writer specialising in reputational risk, business ethics, and environmental, social and corporate governance issues (ESG), corporate social responsibility (CSR), consumer generated and social media, and the links between them. She is the author of Reputation at Risk and a contributor to the Management Press book, She Said What. | ||
| 9:45 am - 10:30 am | The Australian Way - Motivational Forces that shape the Australian Community Grand Pavilion, South B Bernard Salt, Leading business advisor, author, speaker & columnist Bernard Salt is a property adviser, business analyst, media commentator, consumer and trends commentator and author. He is KPMG Director of Property and has established an enviable profile within corporate Australia as an adviser and commentator on consumer, cultural and demographic trends. His client list reads like a Who’s Who of Business investment and development. He is frequently quoted in the Australian media and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. He is also author of best-selling books, including The Big Shift launched in July 2001 and most recently the Big Tilt in 2011 He holds Bachelor of Education and Master of Arts degrees in economic geography. | ||
| 05/14/2014 | |||
| 10:45 am - 11:15 am | Morning Tea Grand Pavilion, Exhibition Hall Please join our exhibitors in the Trade Hall for Morning Tea | ||
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| 11:15 am - 12:45 pm | Concurrent Session 1A - Viability Grand Pavilion, South B Bruce Bailey, Director and National Head of Aged Care and Retirement Village, RSM Bird Cameron Fleur Hannen, Managing Director, Critical Success Solutions Paul Ostrowski, Chief Executive Officer, Care Connect Fiona Somerville, Director Sales & Marketing, The Ideal Consultancy Three great presentations from different perspectives on how to turn your fortunes around. | Concurrent Session 1B - People Under Pressure Breakout Room 1 Sally Lambourne, Senior Project Manager, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Evan Rollins, Project Officer, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Lorna Downes, Short Course Coordinator, Mental Health Coordinating Council Marleina Fahey, Dementia Consultant/ Project Manager – HomeCare Division, Baptist Community Services – NSW & ACT Maria Twigg, Senior Evaluation and Development Officer, Alzheimer's Australia NSW Whether it is the stress of moving into residential care, caring for someone at home or living with a mental illness the people that we care for are often in an anxious and vulnerable state. This session explores the ways in which we can allay some of those concerns. | Concurrent Session 1C - Legal Issue Breakout Room 2 This session is an interactive presentation exploring the legal issues in Aged Care. (this session will be repeated on Day 2 as per attendees requests) |
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| 12:45pm - 1: 45pm | Lunch Grand Pavilion, Exhibition Hall Please join our Exhibitors in the trade hall for Lunch | ||
| 1: 45 pm - 2: 45 pm | Panel Session - Euthanasia Grand Pavilion, South B Following the positive response to the panel session on CPR at our 2013 State Conference there was a request for a similar panel session on the even more contentious issue of euthanasia. As we believe that no subject should be taboo and that there is value in discussing the various viewpoints on all issues of relevance to our sector we are including a panel discussion on the issues and sensitivities around euthanasia at this year’s NSW State Conference. ACS has invited speakers from diverse professional
backgrounds to explore the issues from their various perspectives.
Palliative Care
Clinical Care
Ethics
Law
Church & Faith based
General Practice | ||
| 2:45 pm - 3: 15 pm | Afternoon Tea Grand Pavilion, Exhibition Hall Please join our exhibitors in the Exhibition Hall for Afternoon Tea | ||
| 3:15 pm - 4:20 pm | Concurrent Session 2A - Managing Your Business Grand Pavilion, South B Simon Wilson, Director, Mirus Australia Stuart Hutcheon, Managing Partner, StewartBrown - Chartered Accountants To successfully manage your business you must first understand the key drivers. These session will explore the current and future trends. | Concurrent Session 2B - Building Bridges Breakout Room 1 A/Prof Kate Swanton, Manager of HEalth and Wellness, Feros Care Louise Green The Ideal Consultanc, Director Business Improvement It is never been more crucial to our sector to develop and nurture partnerships. This session looks at two very different ways of working together. | Concurrent Session 2C - Towards a Better Future Breakout Room 2 John Zammit, Maintenance & OHS Manager, Maroba Mark Sewell, CEO , Warrigal Explore the financial and social benefits of stakeholder involvement and learn how these organisations are reaping the rewards. |
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| 4:20 pm - 5:05 pm | The value of not for profit contributions - what a difference you make Grand Pavilion, South B Linda Perrine, Associate and Practice Leader, SGS Economics & Planning | ||
| 5:05 pm - 5:15 pm | Conference Close - Day One Grand Pavilion, South B | ||
| Thursday May 15 | |||
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Delegate Registration Grand Pavilion, Exhibition Hall | ||
| 9:00 am - 9:45 am | Capturing the hearts and minds of a nation - lessons in the power of storytelling Grand Pavilion, South B Mr David Hunt, Founder, David Hunt & Associates | ||
| 9:45 am - 10:00 am | Pastoral and Spiritual Care - Unpacking the Boxes Together Grand Pavilion, South B John Ireland, Representative , PASCOP Growing older can be an exciting and elightening experience, particularly if given the opportunity to reflect upon and share the stories that together have formed a life time. | ||
| 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Q & A Grand Pavilion, South B | ||
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Morning Tea Grand Pavilion, Exhibition Hall Join our Exhibitors in the Exhibition Hall for Morning Tea | ||
| 10:45 am - 11:15 am | The changing needs of older Australians Grand Pavilion, South B Steve Teulan, Director, UnitingCare Ageing NSW ACT | ||
| 11:15 am - 11:45 am | A new look at Quality Grand Pavilion, South B Elizabeth Pringle, General Manager Operations, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency | ||
| 11:50 am - 1:10 pm | Concurrent Session 3A - Leadership & Staff Engagement Grand Pavilion, South B Mr Ron Steiner, Group Executive Customer and Public Relations, Maxxia Dr Louise Parkes, Senior Consultant, Voice Project Dot Yam, Director, Dot Yam and Associates We know that staff are our most precious resource. These sessions explore the importance of a value driven workplace to secure staff engagement. | Concurrent Session 3B - Consumer Directed Care Breakout Room 1 Amanda Godbold, Manager, Benevolent Society Community Care South West & Western Sydney Gabriele Taylor, Director of Community Services, Feros Care Marisa Galiazzo, Owner and Principal, Green Sea Shell Consulting Improving quality of life, embracing opportunities and understanding your business cost - this sessions highlight the transformations that are happening within a consumer directed care environment. | Concurrent Session 3C - Legal Issues in Aged Care Breakout Room 2 This session is an interactive presentation exploring the legal issues in Aged Care. |
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| 1:10 pm - 1:55 pm | Lunch Grand Pavilion, Exhibition Hall | ||
| 1:55 pm - 2:35 pm | Where are we up to with the reforms? Grand Pavilion, South B | ||
| 2:35 pm - 3:20 pm | Beyond July 2014 - your financial health Grand Pavilion, South B Bruce Bailey, Director and National Head of Aged Care and Retirement Village, RSM Bird Cameron | ||
| 3:20 pm - 3:30 pm | Conference Closing Address Grand Pavilion, South B | ||
