Brisbane 14 and 15 October
The focus for 2010 Better Practice conferences in aged care equips leaders and senior staff with information about the changes occurring in aged care and the influences of broader social, economic and environmental impacts. Sessions and workshops are focused on providing practical information on improvement initiatives for residential aged care homes to adopt and adapt to achieve high quality care for residents. If you would like to be added to our mailing list for this or any of our events, please click here and complete the online expression of interest form.
Program
Speaker, session and presentation information
| Better Practice | RCNA CNE points |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 6 points |
| Day 2 | 6 points |
| Breakfast presentation option | 1 point |
| Total | 12 points OR 13 points with breakfast where offered |
Event enquiries
For event enquiries please contact the Better Practice team:
Education
PO Box 773
Parramatta NSW 2124
Tel: 1800 728 589
Fax: (02) 9687 0412
Email: betterpractice@accreditation.org.au
The main topics addressed in the plenary sessions are:
- Current issues and future landscapes of key emerging issues
- Assessment: fundamental, first, fun, forensic, futuristic and FOR the resident!
- Accreditation: what the results are showing
- Taking action now for the future
- A personal perspective on aged care
- Bring it all together in a practical way
Conference topics addressed in the concurrent sessions are:
- Connecting with residents
- Workforce
- Built environment
- Better Practice in a nutshell for residents
- Maximising technology
- EBPRAC - Falls prevention project
- Measuring corporate performance and outcomes for residents
- Balancing rights with obligations
- EBPRAC – Nutrition project
- Encouraging innovation
- Leadership and facilitating change
- Watch this space - Better Practice projects
- EBPRAC – Pain management project
- Effective resident assessment
- Continuing education
- Governance
Location
Hilton Hotel Brisbane
190 Elizabeth St
Brisbane QLD 4001
Tel: 07 3234 2000
Fax: 07 3231 3199
Web: www.brisbane.hilton.com
The Hilton Hotel Brisbane is located between Elizabeth Street and the Queen Street Mall in the heart of Brisbane's central business, shopping and entertainment district. The South Bank Parklands, the Botanical Gardens and the Performing Arts Complex are all a short walk from the hotel.
Accommodation
Special accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates at the Hilton Brisbane. The standard room rate is $265.00 per room per night including breakfast for one guest in the hotel restaurant. Participants should book accommodation directly with the hotel by phoning 07 3234 2000 and quoting ‘Better Practice 2010’ as the booking reference.
It is recommended that you contact the venue either direct or through your local travel agent, or you may wish to use one of the following websites to source other venues:
www.wotif.com.au
http://www.lastminute.com.au/
www.totaltravel.com.au
Parking
Valet parking facilities are available at the hotel for $46 per 24 hour period. Adjoining the Hilton Brisbane and with direct access is the Winter Garden Shopping Centre car park. Rates are $46.00 for 4hrs plus however an Monday – Friday early bird rate of $20.00 is available for entry between 4.00am-9.30am and exit between 3.30pm-12.00am only.
If you are catching public transport, Central train station is an approximate 10-minute walk away and city buses stop directly at the front of the hotel entrance.
Access for people with disabilities
Please contact the Better Practice events team to ensure any requirements can be met before registering.
Meals
The events organisers recognise that some delegates may have special dietary needs. Please advise either via the registration form or in writing if you would like us to make alternative arrangements on your behalf.
Please Note: Dietary requirements received less than 72 hours prior to the event cannot be guaranteed. Kosher meals may be available, however please note this may be at an additional cost.
Registration inclusions
- entry to event sessions for the nominated day/s
- morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- event satchel
- networking function
- access to an online speaker presentation area on our website (link will be emailed to all delegates in attendance after the event)
Insurance
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd does not accept responsibility for personal accidents, injuries, theft and/or damage to the property of participants. Travel insurance is recommended for travel within Australia.
Registration desk details
Registration for the event will be available in the Ballroom foyer from 8am each day.
Separate registrations
Each person must be separately registered for one or both days, no shared registrations are permitted.
Disclaimer
All information is correct at time of printing. We reserve the right to change speakers, topics and/or times due to unforeseen circumstances. The views of speakers presenting at the Better Practice event do not necessarily reflect those of the Agency.
General information
All correspondence regarding your registration will be sent via email or post once your registration form has been received and processed. If you register and do not receive a confirmation either by email or post within seven working days please contact the Better Practice events team.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list for this or any of our events, please click here and complete the online expression of interest form.
