Speak Out February 2019

Aged care

Have your say… INPUT NEEDED INTO AGED CARE ROYAL COMMISSION

required services, or the needs of older people not being fully met, as falling under the category of “sub-standard” care as referred to in the terms of reference. Short, snapshot, case studies in particular are sought to help SPA illustrate key points – these should be de-identified and will not be related back to individual responses. These will remain anonymous unless you specifically identify that you want the Royal Commission to have contact details. SPA invites you to complete an online survey to provide your input. Follow the link here or go to www. surveymonkey.com/r/5JFF5B9 Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, and please forward to as many colleagues as possible. SPA requests all surveys to be completed by Friday 22 February 2019 As always, please feel free to contact National Office at any time with any further queries or comments. Kym Torresi

IN ORDER TO formulate its official response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, Speech Pathology Australia is seeking input from members. SPA is inviting, comments and case studies from those working with older people across the continuum of care, but especially at home and in residential aged care. The commission will continue to invite submissions from people and organisations until the middle of 2019. The terms of reference for the Royal Commission are wide ranging and can be located here: www.agedcare.royal- commission.gov.au/Pages/Terms-of-reference.aspx There are particular items that relate to the needs of people with disabilities living in residential aged care, people with dementia and access to services in rural and remote area contexts SPA views the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety as an important opportunity to provide feedback on current practices, and advocacy re- access to services for older people with swallowing and communication difficulties. SPA views lack of access to

National Aged Care Advisor

On the SPA ageing and aged care web page you will find: • General resources; • sector specific information and resources; • training presentations; • clinical guidelines; • links to external publications; and, • members only resources.

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