It’s time to care about aged care
In February, Australia’s six aged care peak bodies
launched a campaign to drive reform in the sector based on the findings of the recent Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The Australian Aged Care Collaboration comprises: Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA), Anglicare Australia, Baptist Care Australia, Catholic Health Australia, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) and UnitingCare Australia. Together, they represent more than 1,000 organisations that are responsible for about 70 per cent of the services delivered to the 1.3 million Australians receiving aged care, either at home or in communal residential settings.
overhaul the aged care system. The Australian Aged Care Collaboration’s aim is to ensure there is political will to make the systemic changes needed to meet the needs of older Australians now and into the future. Be part of this important campaign. Show you care about older Australians and the future of aged care by signing the petition at www.careaboutagedcare.org.au
AnglicareSA fully supported the Royal Commission and wants to see real action based on the findings to ensure better outcomes for older Australians. As our population ages and demand increases, like all providers, we believe we can always do better for everyone in the sector – from older loved ones and their families through to the staff providing the vital care. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is on track to deliver a historic set of recommendations to
Annual Apology Breakfast February 2021 marked the 13th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations – an important time for us to reflect on our country’s significant shared history and acknowledge those whose lives were blighted by past policies of forced removal and assimilation.
It was the first year AnglicareSA had a full table of Aboriginal staff attend the event. “The importance of our younger generations attending these significant events alongside senior Aboriginal staff is critical. Having the opportunity to learn and hear directly from the Stolen Generations about their lived experiences is painful for all of us to hear and feel, so to have the support of older staff there to provide cultural care, support and safety is essential,” Ms Waters said. “It is also important because one day, these young people will be the bearers of our culture, our stories, our histories and our experiences, and they will have the cultural responsibility to carry these forward for our future generations.”
This year, AnglicareSA Aboriginal Services Director Sonia Waters and Principal Aboriginal Consultant Kimberley Wanganeen accompanied a group of young Aboriginal staff and trainees to the breakfast.
Each year, Reconciliation SA hosts an Annual Apology Breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre, attended by more than 1,000 South Australians to honour, respect and hear directly from Stolen Generations Survivors.
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