NESST Newsflash 22 June 2022

In this issue:

• Current Forums and Training
  • Upcoming Events and Training
  • Updated – NESST Free On-line Training Portal
  • News from the New England CHSP Forum
• Department of Health Updates
  • COVID-19 – Other support and program initiatives for CHSP providers
  • Updated – My Aged Care Provider Specialisation Verification
  • Recruitment around the Region
• COVID-19
  • Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws
  • COVID-19 in NSW
• Grants and Funding Opportunities
  • Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Emergency support for COVID-19
  • Commonwealth Home Support Programme Assistance with Increased Fuel Costs for CHSP – Transport Providers and Associated Transport Costs
  • GrantConnect
  • Australia Post 2022 Community Grants
• Other Resources and Information
  • National Minimum Wage
  • World Elder Abuse Day
  • Carer Skills Courses
  • Health Portfolio
  • ACCPA (Aged & Community Care Providers Association) Media Release
  • Aged Care Workforce Industry Council Workforce Planning Tool
  • My Aged Care Portal – Profile tips for Commonwealth Home Support Programme providers
  • Services Australia Aged Care Support & Aged Care Specialist Officers
  • Alternative housing models for precariously housed older Australians
  • People using aged care – 2020-2021
  • New NCOSS research reveals red tape pressure on frontline services
  • ‘Going Green’ Guide for NFPs
  • Changes to the SCHADS Award
  • Centre for Social Impact’s Indicator Engine
  • Justice Connect – Free Constitution Tool
  • Free Governance Health Checks
  • Trauma & Aged Care Support and Information Hub
  • CRANA – Bush Support
• Training Resources
  •  Swinburne Webinar Series on Ageing – Friday afternoon!
  • Statement of Attainment in Work Effectively in Trauma Informed Care
  • Recognise Respond Refer
  • Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program: Provider governance
  • Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
  • Justice Connect .
  • Diversity and Discrimination – free on-line training
  • Dementia Training (FREE) .
  • Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program (NSW)
• Emergencies and Natural Disasters
  • Natural Disaster Resources for Community Groups
  • NSW Government disaster recovery and relief
  • Disaster Assist
• Links
  • NESST Website  Department of Health Updates
  • Health Direct Covid Restriction Checker
  • ABC News Aged Care Page
  • Aged Care News

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