Tools and resources
COORDINARE provides a range of learning opportunities, educational events, and resources to RACFs across the region. Find more information at the links below.
Important links
Training
- Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission: workshops, educational videos, resources and online training developed by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission with engaging content to help people working in the sector understand their obligations and provide safe, high-quality care.
- Equip Aged Care Learning Packages (University of Tasmania) are now available for anyone interested in the aged care sector, including personal care workers, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and families. Entry-level modules for those new to the sector and refresher-level content for those familiar with aged care will cover a range of aged care related topics. Learn more here.
- Dementia Training Australia: create your own training schedule, specifically designed to meet your organisation’s needs. Dementia Training Australia provides flexible training across the region in a variety of lengths and formats. Learn more here.
Grants
- COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN: As a regional commissioning body we create new partnerships, trial innovative service models, and influence system change for those experiencing barriers to accessing care. For recent announcements and current opportunities, visit our commissioning page here.
- Australian Government Grant Connect: contains all current Grant Opportunities (GOs) open for application. Learn more here.
- Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia: grants program supports high-quality research studies and findings that address important gaps in aged care workforce capability and knowledge, and lead to relevant, translational research findings for the benefit of the sector. Learn more here.
Key organisations and government bodies
Information and links to key organisations and government bodies which support your work can be found below.
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ADHERe
External Link Find out moreAged Dementia Health Education & Research (ADHERe) is a centre of interdisciplinary researchers generating evidence in gerontological studies based at the University of Wollongong. They offer training programs, educational resources and a support network through the Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA). For memberships with GANA, click here.
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ACCPA
External Link Find out moreAged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) leads, advocates and provides support, advice and guidance to aged care providers to ensure a high performing and sustainable aged care sector so that older Australians can live their best lives. They provide a wide range of training and resources, including COVID-19 and Emergency Planning.
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Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
External Link Find out moreThe Commission is the primary point of contact for the quality and safety of aged care services. They are responsible for approving providers and receiving compulsory reports.
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Agency for Clinical Innovation
External Link Find out moreACI are working to improve the experience and delivery of healthcare for older people in NSW by researching, designing and promoting models of care for an ageing population.
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Fair Work Australia
External Link Find out moreTheir purpose is to promote harmonious, productive, cooperative and compliant workplace relations in Australia. This includes providing education, assistance, advice and guidance to employers, employees, outworkers, outworker entities and organisations. Fair Work Australia also promotes and monitors compliance with workplace laws.
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NSW Health
External Link NSW HealthNSW Health works with the Australian Government to ensure older people are able to access the care that best meets their needs when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance. NSW Health operate a range of Australian Government funded aged care services including: Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT), Regional Assessment Service (RAS), Transitional Aged Care Program (TCAP).
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Public Health Unit
The role of the Public Health Unit is to identify, prevent and minimise public health risks to the community. These risks may be infectious, chemical or radiological in nature. They also manage outbreaks of COVID-19, influenza, gastroenteritis, and other notifiable conditions. Find out more about the Public Health Units in the Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW Local Health Districts