by heather.tannock | 10, Feb 2021 | Aged care
UK-based charity Music for Dementia has launched its own internet radio station, md4radio
(available at https://m4dradio.com/), as one way to deliver on its campaign to make music available to everyone living with dementia.
The non-commercial radio station offers five different programs, each presenting music from different eras: the 1930s/’40s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and a mixed program.
Speaking is kept to a minimum, and the choice of music is linked with the time of day – from waking through to early evening, and then night-time. All are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Music for Dementia says the music has been chosen after careful focus group research, and it welcomes ongoing feedback as the station develops its programming.
by heather.tannock | 2, Feb 2021 | Families and children
Women’s Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker Casual
The Coffs Clarence Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service provides services and support to women experiencing domestic violence. We provide services to Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Grafton and Maclean Courts.
We are seeking to employ a Women’s Domestic Violence Specialist Worker on a casual basis to work from our offices in Coffs Harbour and Grafton.
Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Guidelines for the applications, essential criteria and a position description is available on our website at http://warrina.org.au/about-us/employment/
Applications must be received by 4pm Wednesday 17th February 2021 and successful applicants must be available for an interview on Thursday the 25th February 2021.
This service is funded by Legal Aid NSW.
by heather.tannock | 2, Feb 2021 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Employment opportunities
Women’s Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker (Aboriginal Focus)
The Coffs Clarence Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service provides services and support to women experiencing domestic violence. We provide services to Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Grafton and Maclean Courts.
We are seeking to employ a Women’s Domestic Violence Specialist Worker on a fixed term contract for 35 hours to work from our offices in Coffs Harbour and Grafton. A Job share arrangement will also be considered if a full-time position is not suitable for you.
The DFV Specialist Worker (Aboriginal Focus) exercises a high degree of autonomy and provides high-level advice regarding how to ensure the WDVCAS is relevant, accessible and responsive to Aboriginal women and their children.
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification. An Aboriginal person is defined under section 4 (1) of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) as a person who:
(a) is a member of the Aboriginal race of Australia, and
(b) identifies as an Aboriginal person, and
(c)is accepted by the Aboriginal community as an Aboriginal person.
Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Guidelines for the applications, essential criteria and a position description is available on our website at : http://warrina.org.au/about-us/employment/
Applications must be received by 4pm Wednesday the 17th February 2021, and successful applicants must be available for an interview on Thursday the 25th February 2021.
This service is funded by Legal Aid NSW.
by heather.tannock | 2, Feb 2021 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Employment opportunities
Healthy North Coast has a position vacant for An Aboriginal Health Coordinator – Social and Emotional Wellbeing
- Full time position (38 hours per week)
- Base work location – Tweed, Ballina, Lismore, Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie
Follow the link below for more details
https://www.seek.com.au/job/51419037
by heather.tannock | 2, Feb 2021 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM is an Aboriginal elder from Nauiyu in the Northern Territory. She is a renowned artist, activist, writer and public speaker – and now, the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year.
Through her professional and creative life, Miriam-Rose has remained dedicated to maintaining the cultural independence of her people and being a spokesperson for the Aboriginal worldview.
The link below shares some of her story.
Senior Australian of the Year
by heather.tannock | 2, Feb 2021 | Aged care
Keeping up with the changes to supporting residents, visitors and workers can be found on the link below.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/racf-latest-advice.aspx
by heather.tannock | 2, Feb 2021 | Aged care, Disability and inclusion
Did you know 3.6 million people suffer from hearing loss and over 1.3 million people are living with a preventable hearing condition? What if it’s you?
Many older Australians experience some form of hearing loss, so finding the right hearing aid is important.
There are many ways to improve hearing health, especially if the symptoms are recognised and treated early.
This is important because hearing health can impact on health and wellbeing, including risk of dementia and cardiovascular events.
For the full article follow the link below.
https://nationalseniors.com.au/news/latest-in-health/listen-up-tips-on-buying-a-hearing-aid
by heather.tannock | 2, Feb 2021 | Aged care, Services and support groups
Carer Skills Course starts 18th February – join us each Thursday from 10am till 12 midday
Carer Skills Course provides an opportunity for carers to build their practical skills, knowledge and confidence in caring for an older person. The course will be held over 6 weeks, with carers spending 2 hours each week exploring a different topic. Talk to our facilitator, share your experiences, ask questions and learn more about:
· Week 1: The different approaches to caring
· Week 2: Access to services and supports, carer rights, complaints, legal documents, payments and supplements
· Week 3: Strategies to take care of your own health and wellbeing
· Week 4: Assisting someone with daily activities like personal care, eating, drinking and transport
· Week 5: Moving someone safely, including safe body position, common transfers and instructional videos
· Week 6: Assisting someone with health care tasks like falls prevention, medications, planning ahead, palliative care and life after caring.
INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP will be held earlier to help with resources:
beginning Mon 8 Feb 2021 10.30am – 12pm or Tue 23 Mar 2021 10.30am – 12pm
Follow the link below for more details
https://analytics-au.clickdimensions.com/cn/aosfc/carerskills/?leadsource=flyerone
by heather.tannock | 27, Jan 2021 | Aged care, Health and wellbeing (including Mental Health)
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) have their 2021 Webinar series starting.
COVID -19 has had a shocking effect on the health and wellbeing of older people. Join the free online event on Thursday 28 January from 1:30-2:30 pm. Experts will discuss how older people can exercise the rights they are entitled to under the Charter of Aged Care Rights, and how we can support them. A live Q & A will follow.
Register with the link below.
Webinar
by heather.tannock | 27, Jan 2021 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Health and wellbeing (including Mental Health)
Healthy North Coast is committed to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. Part of our commitment is to improve cultural safety and the quality of service delivered by health care providers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We invite you to join your primary health care colleagues for a cultural safety workshop in one of eight locations. This training will develop your understanding of cultural safety and how to ensure culturally safe health care. Morning and evening workshops are available in some locations.
The training will be delivered by Banaam Pty Ltd – leaders and innovators in the application of cultural frameworks to support cultural safety.
Each three-hour workshop is eligible for self-reported professional development points. A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion.
This free-to-attend training is for all primary health care clinicians wanting to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and gain a better understanding of Indigenous cultural principles.
Contact the Healthy North Coast Events Team to learn more:
Bronwyn Thirkell
(02) 6618 5445
[email protected]
COFFS HARBOUR Friday 19 February or Monday 22 February 2021
GRAFTON Tuesday 23 February 2021at 5:30-8:30pm
BALLINA (two sessions) Wednesday 24 February 2021
10:00am – 1:00pm or 5:30pm – 8:30pm
LISMORE Thursday 25 February 2021 at 5:30pm – 8:30pm
KINGSCLIFF Monday 1 March 2021 at 5:30pm – 8:30pm
