Congratulations to Joanne Dean and Joanna Coutts whose Allied Health data and quality improvement (BEAP) project article was published in the June edition of Partyline, the National Rural Health Alliance online magazine.
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This summary provides you with the most important messages from the Public Health update held on 21 June.
The National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study * reported that 1 in 6 older Australians experience elder abuse. Elder Abuse, a form of Family Violence, is often difficult to identify and the response across jurisdictions and sectors is fragmented and does not address the broader individual needs.
As practitioners working in a range of sectors, it can be difficult to understand the intersection of family violence/elder abuse, dementia/capacity, ageing and health and its impact on an older person. Recognising this is vital in supporting them and supporting them to address the harm and to keep them safe. Any intervention requires a multifaceted service sector response.
This webinar will discuss the challenges in identifying and supporting older people with cognitive impairment who are experiencing elder abuse and highlights the importance of a collaborative service response to meet the varying individual needs of the older person.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this program, participants will be able to: Recognise and respond to elder abuse; Identify dementia as a risk factor for elder abuse; Understand the impacts of dementia and intersectionality as a contributing factor for elder abuse; Gain clarity between dementia and decision-making capacity and Adapt and manage risk and safety in the context of elder abuse
Presenter: Dominque Horne is the Elder Abuse Liaison Officer with The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Dominque is a social worker with more than 30 years’ experience working in elder abuse, aged care, family violence and disability and has held senior roles in government, health and the NFP sectors.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) is a condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and affects children’s development and mental health throughout their life. Approximately 2%-5% of Australian children are affected by this condition.
This webinar will describe FASD and its impact on each area of child development. This will be followed by a discussion of indicators that can support the early identification of children at risk of developing mental health concerns. The principles of effective support will also be discussed alongside exploration of available support and resources for children, families, and supporting professionals.
Who should attend? This webinar is suitable for any social workers who work in children’s services, welfare services, and/or school settings. Allied health professionals, counsellors, community workers and school support staff are also encouraged to attend.
Learning Outcome - By the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the potential impacts of PAE and FASD on child development; Recognise and identify common indicators of PAE in children aged 0-12; Consider factors involved in providing effective support to children and families impacted by PAE; Evaluate and access a range of appropriate supports and resources for clients and their families.
Presenter: Dr Sara McLean is a registered psychologist and Knowledge Translation Advisor for Emerging Minds. Sara also runs a private practice and consultancy in the areas of child protection, disability and developmental difference, and children with challenging behaviours.
This webinar will offer participants practical skills and knowledge in understanding the importance of relationships in the education system. It will discuss the role Social Workers have in identifying, supporting, and managing behaviours in children and adolescents. The webinar will further explore the complexity of behaviour through a relational lens and how Social Workers can be active participants of change within the education system.
Who should attend? Social workers and allied health practitioners who work in schools, or with young people with disabilities, OOHC and children protection contexts are encouraged to attend. This webinar will be valuable for social workers of all levels of experience, including graduates and those not already working in schools.
Learning Outcomes - By the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the importance of relationships in behaviour support and management within the education system; Critically reflect on the predisposing features of behaviour and its presentations; Consider how to remediate differences in behaviour management between Social Work and the education system; Explore the ABC (the Antecedent, Behavior and Consequence) of behaviour management.
Presenter - Amanda Hicks (Master Social Work, Master Philosophy Education(research), Master Educational Studies, Grad Cert Mental Health, Bachelor of Arts, Grad Dip Education, Grad Cert TESOL) is an educational specialist, Accredited Social Worker, and co-director of training provider Professional Development Oz.
A digital health platform delivering therapeutic support in remote areas, a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation centre for women, and a program providing support to separated fathers are among the recipients of the 2023 Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards.