Tri-State Conference

Tri-State Conference

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Key Note Speakers

	The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing The Government Reform Agenda - Where is the Government Reform Agenda Going?
	Ita Buttrose Business woman, journalist and author Living Life - What's Age Got to Do With It? Ita Buttrose is unique. An accomplished communicator with a wealth of experience across a broad range of industry sectors, she has worked behind the scenes and in the public eye for major corporates, small business, governments and charity.
	Peter Condliffe Barrister, Specialist Mediator, Facilitator and Author of Conflict Management: A Practical Guide Effectively managing difficult clients - How to avoid complaints in the first place Peter is a Barrister who signed the bar roll in 1988. He has also had experience as a academic, human rights officer, community worker and manager. He is a specialist mediator and arbitrator who can manage a wide range of disputes including commercial, building, contract, succession and family matters.
	Brian Herd Partner, Carne Reidy Herd Lawyers The aged care complaints experience - What does it tell us about the interplay between resident risk taking and provider caring? Brian specialises in elder law, estate and life planning, estate administration, dependency planning, guardianship and administration, family disputes and mediation, trusts, business and family succession and aged care and retirement villages and not for profits. Brian will examine the nature of complaints dealt with by the Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme and the Aged Care Commissioner and how these authorities have determined how providers should balance the right of residents to take risks and the provider’s duty to care for residents.
	Greg Mundy Chief Executive Officer, Aged & Community Services Australia Rod Young Chief Executive Officer, Aged Care Association Australia The time has come for the industry to take action on reform – The national coalition campaign With a ‘one message – many voices’ approach, aged care peak bodies ACAA and ACSA and faith-based national service providers will discuss the details of the united industry campaign to address the impending aged care crisis in the lead up to the 2010 federal election.
	Sabine Phillips Principal, Russell Kennedy Nicola Taylor Solicitor, Russell Kennedy Making the hard decisions – When choice and responsibilities collide There is an ever increasing expectation of choice when it comes to aged care. But, what happens when a care recipient’s choice is contrary to the opinions of family, medical staff or care staff? What are the responsibilities of the nursing staff and care staff to meet their professional and legal obligations? What protection do staff have in complying with the choices residents and clients make?
	Mark Brandon Chief Executive Officer, The Aged Care Accreditation and Standards Agency Trends and learnings from accreditation: implications for aged for providers and future directions of accreditation Mark has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Aged Care Accreditation and Standards Agency from November 2002. The Accreditation Agency will report on the latest information on industry trends. What key risk factors has the Agency identified? How can the industry monitor key risk issues? Where is accreditation heading in the future?

Should you require any further information, please contact Laura Reddaway, Events & Conference Coordinator, Aged & Community Care Victoria, Ph: 03 9805 9400 or Email: laurar@accv.com.au.

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