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Agenda
8.00
Registration and coffee
8.50
Opening remarks from the Chair
Roger McComiskie, Partner, PriceWaterhouseCooper
Roger McComiskie, Partner, PriceWaterhouseCooper
POLICY FRAMEWORK
9.00
NSW Government perspective - planning ahead and healthy ageing
Sigrid Patterson, Director, Office for Ageing - NSW Department of Disability and Home Care
- What are we doing to prepare for population change?
- Redesigning the health care system to improve quality of life
- Providing affordable housing for older citizens
- Improving community services to cater for an older population
Sigrid Patterson, Director, Office for Ageing - NSW Department of Disability and Home Care
SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHIC FORECASTS
9.30
The changing social demographic of Australia
Bob McColl, Assistant Statistician, Australian Bureau of Statistics
- The nature of Australia’s ageing population:
- The types of households, income percentiles, gender differences and remote and rural areas
- What are the current trends and what changes are occuring?
Bob McColl, Assistant Statistician, Australian Bureau of Statistics
10.00
Analysing social demographic change over the next 20 years – the baby boomer effect
Graeme Hugo, Professor in Geographical and Environmental Studies, University of Adelaide
- Rise to the potential older consumer with higher purchasing power
- The baby boomers and their desire to remain in their own homes
- The popularity of sea-change and tree-change lifestyles
- Massive growth in coastal towns and local communities
Graeme Hugo, Professor in Geographical and Environmental Studies, University of Adelaide
10.30
Morning tea
FINANCING AND FUNDING AN OLDER POPULATION
11.00
The current social security system and superannuation schemes: economic impact of an ageing population
Paul Gross, Director, Institute of Health Economics and Technology Assessment, Australia and Greater China
- The world recession and government revenue: realistic expectations
- The limits of the current social security and superannuation schemes
- Ageing, chronic illness, workforce participation and retirement decisions
- What other nations know about the impact of health security accounts: potential impact in Australia
- Government policies for healthcare funding in retirement, pensions, superannuation and savings: are the incentives right?
- Reasonable expectations about the combined impact of the NHHRC report and the Henry and Harmer reviews
Paul Gross, Director, Institute of Health Economics and Technology Assessment, Australia and Greater China
AGE PENSIONS AND THE RETIREMENT INCOME SYSTEM
11.45
Pressures on pensions
Nick Hartland, A/g Group Manager, Pension Review Taskforce
- What criteria should be used to assess income support needs?
- What challenges does the pension system face?
Nick Hartland, A/g Group Manager, Pension Review Taskforce
12.15
Australia’s retirement income system: where to from here?
Allan Borowski, Professor in the School of Social Work and Social Policy, La Trobe University
Allan Borowski, Professor in the School of Social Work and Social Policy, La Trobe University
12.45
Lunch
THE AGEING WORKFORCE IN AN ECONOMIC DOWNT
2.00
Increasing social inclusion through education and employment
Rina Bruinsma, Director of Mature Aged Policy Sector, Department of Education, Employmnet and Workplace Relations
Rina Bruinsma, Director of Mature Aged Policy Sector, Department of Education, Employmnet and Workplace Relations
2.30
Life work balance - opportunities for the ageing workforce
Brian Wexham, CEO, The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence, and CEO, SkillsOne Television
- The impact of the global downturn and pressure to re-skill and retrain
- A look at the changing lifestyle choices for those involved
- What are the options for mature workers and companies?
Brian Wexham, CEO, The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence, and CEO, SkillsOne Television
3.00
Workforce planning in health care services - attraction and retention
Kate Thomson, Executive Director – HR & Organisational Development, Southern Adeliade Health Service
- Where will the workforce come from?
- Investing in professional development
- Ensuring a work/life balance
Kate Thomson, Executive Director – HR & Organisational Development, Southern Adeliade Health Service
3.30
Afternoon tea
ELDER LAW
4.00
The legislative implications of an ageing population
Brian Herd, Partner, Carne Reidy Herd Lawyers
- What legislative changes are needed to provide care for an ageing population?
- What legislative changes are required to workplace law to meet the demands of an ageing population?
- How would these changes impact on families, aged care providers and employers?
Brian Herd, Partner, Carne Reidy Herd Lawyers
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
4.30
Examining the trend for people to stay in their homes and the impact on service provision
Jill Pretty, CEO, Aged and Community Services Association
- Where are services going to come from and who will pay?
- What is the impact of the declining availability of family carers?
- Issues surrounding increasing (social) isolation and relative health
Jill Pretty, CEO, Aged and Community Services Association
5.00
Multicultural issues and immigration in an ageing society
Ljubica Petrov, Manager, Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
- Immigration and cultural diversity in ageing
- The implications of migrant settlement patterns on aged care services
Ljubica Petrov, Manager, Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
5.30
Closing remarks from the Chair
5.45
End of day one
8.30
Coffee and networking
8.50
Opening remarks from the Chair
Rod Young, CEO, Aged Care Association Australia
Rod Young, CEO, Aged Care Association Australia
POPULATION AGEING
9.00
The real issues for an ageing population
Laurie Brown, Reseach Director, NATSEM, University of Canberra
- What impact is the ageing population having on the community?
- Who will be able to pay for their retirement and need for aged care?
- Will there be intergenerational equity in the costs of aged care?
- How will we provide aged care and health services in rural and remote communities?
Laurie Brown, Reseach Director, NATSEM, University of Canberra
FEDERAL KEYNOTE
9.30
Outlining the plan of action and policy agenda
The Hon. Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing
- How is the Federal government preparing for an ageing population?
- What is the impact of the aged care funding instruments?
- What is the effect of the current economic crisis?
- What is the future direction of aged care policy reform?
The Hon. Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing
10.00
Morning tea
Stream A: Community planning and development
Chair:
Gillian Stockwell-Smith, Business Directions Manager, Spiritus
10:30
Integrating practical solutions to metropolitan planning and development
Neil Sipe, Associate Professor of Urban & Environmental Planning, Griffith University
RURAL AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES- Enhancing local infrastructure and the locations of public transport
Neil Sipe, Associate Professor of Urban & Environmental Planning, Griffith University
11.00
Assessing the impact of an ageing population and what this means for rural and regional Australia
Kerrianne Bonwick, Managing Director, Urban Economics
LOCAL COUNCIL CASE STUDIES
Kerrianne Bonwick, Managing Director, Urban Economics
11.30
Positive ageing in practice: addressing the economic realities of an ageing population in regional Victoria
Jill Warne, Service Manager Community Programs, Warrnambool City Council
- The implementation of the Positive Ageing Project
- Sustainability of the initiatives resulting from the project
Jill Warne, Service Manager Community Programs, Warrnambool City Council
12.00
The vision that our ageing population has for the future and the Redlands 2030 community planning process
Roberta Bonnin, Manager, Community and Social Planning, Redland City Council
- Strategies to assist inclusion of seniors in community planning
- Intergenerational approaches to understand ageing in the Redlands
- What older people say is important for the future of their community
Roberta Bonnin, Manager, Community and Social Planning, Redland City Council
Stream B: Aged health care system
Chair:
Rod Young, CEO, Aged Care Association Australia
10.30
Prioritising older patients in health care delivery
Ian Yates, Chief Executive, COTA Seniors Voice (Council on the Ageing)
- The shape of the future - health care needs of elderly patients
- Redesigning the health system to respond to the challenges
Ian Yates, Chief Executive, COTA Seniors Voice (Council on the Ageing)
11.00
The Dementia Initiative - making dementia a national health priority
Glenn Rees, CEO, Alzheimer’s Australia
CLINICAL INNOVATION- The diagnosis, treatment and support of people living with dementia
- Staff interaction with people with dementia – staff training
Glenn Rees, CEO, Alzheimer’s Australia
11.30
Technology and innovation – information management
Jeffrey Soar, Associate Professor in Information Systems, University of Southern Queensland
- Intelligent Assistive Technologies, Smart Home environments and connected caring communities
- Providing staff with productivity and decision support tools
- What's available now, what's coming and how to implement it
Jeffrey Soar, Associate Professor in Information Systems, University of Southern Queensland
12.00
Innovative practice in aged care - increase in the quality of care that the elderly receive
Lorraine Venturato, Research Fellow, Research Centre for Clincial and Community Practice Innovation, Griffith University
- Developing models of care in residential and community aged care
- Work-force innovation
Lorraine Venturato, Research Fellow, Research Centre for Clincial and Community Practice Innovation, Griffith University
12.30
Lunch
Stream C: Housing options for seniors
Chair:
Gillian Stockwell-Smith, Business Directions Manager, Spiritus
1.30
Older Australians – is there a housing problem?
Andrew Jones, Institute of Social Science Research, The University of Queensland and Director, Queensland Research Centre, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
- Issues and trends in the housing of older Australians
- The current and emerging roles of the public, private and community sectors
- Developing a policy framework
Andrew Jones, Institute of Social Science Research, The University of Queensland and Director, Queensland Research Centre, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
2.00
Housing reform priorities for the future
Cheryl Prosser, Senior Project Officer, Housing NSW and Jocelyn Oatley, Principal Policy Analyst, Housing Policy and Partnerships, Housing NSW
- Different models of housing in the public housing sector
- Providing public/social housing with support services
Cheryl Prosser, Senior Project Officer, Housing NSW and Jocelyn Oatley, Principal Policy Analyst, Housing Policy and Partnerships, Housing NSW
2.30
Seniors housing: planning, funding and supply
Ben Phillips, Senior Economist, Housing Industry Association
- Residential housing development and planning
- Ageing population influencing the nature of housing demand
Ben Phillips, Senior Economist, Housing Industry Association
3.00
Housing affordability: an alternative model of affordable housing for older people
Steve Bevington, Managing Director, Community Housing Limited
- Targeting low to very low income earners
- Community land and share equity arrangements
- Issues surrounding rental affordability
Steve Bevington, Managing Director, Community Housing Limited
Stream D: Aged care services
Chair:
Rod Young, CEO, Aged Care Association Australia
1.30
Aged care services funding, accreditation and compliance
Jim Toohey, CEO, Tricare
- Analysing funding mechanisms and the cost of ageing services
- Assessing the competency and accountability of aged care facilities
- Benchmarking, accreditation standards and compliance issues
Jim Toohey, CEO, Tricare
2.00
Excellence in aged care - cost effective quality service
Jo Swiggs, National Aged Care Professional Standards & Risk Management Consultant, McArthur Management Services
- Aged care service delivery and maintaining cost effectiveness
- Awareness, information and education to the community at large
Jo Swiggs, National Aged Care Professional Standards & Risk Management Consultant, McArthur Management Services
2.30
Care early intervention and management Gold Coast Hospital
Kerry Robinson, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Aged Care Early Intervention Management
PALLIATIVE CARE- Delivering acute aged care to all aged care facility residents
- Improving length of inpatient stay and presentations to the ED
Kerry Robinson, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Aged Care Early Intervention Management
3.00
Increasing the knowledge and information on care options
Gregory Crawford, Mary Potter Senior Lecturer in Palliative Medicine, The University of Adelaide and Senior Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Ensuring quality of life for people with a life limiting illness
- Different models of care to involve families and volunteers in care
Gregory Crawford, Mary Potter Senior Lecturer in Palliative Medicine, The University of Adelaide and Senior Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital
3.30
Afternoon tea
4.00
End of conference
