Perth
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd is proud to present the 6th annual Better Practice Perth. The conference will address how the aged care sector can improve the quality of care for residents in a financially constrained environment.
Better Practice Perth will be held on 15 and 16 October 2009.
A discounted early bird two-day registration rate of $550 will be available for participants who register and pay by 2 October 2009, so be sure to register now!
Group discounts are available for five or more registrations. For more information on group bookings please call 1800 728 589.
Event enquiries
For any event enquiries please contact the Better Practice events team:
Tel: 1800 728 589
Fax: (02) 9687 0412
Email: betterpractice@accreditation.org.au
To download a copy of the event program, session and speaker details, a printable registration form or to register your attendance on-line, click one of the links below:
Program
Session and speaker information
Registration form
Online registration
Please see below for further event details:
There are four main themes addressed in the plenary sessions:
- Improving resident care and lifestyle through person-centred care
- Investing to improve quality and control costs
- Improving performance through monitoring and quality indicators
- Improving the organisation through effective leadership
Workshop on person-centred care
- This interactive and practical three hour workshop on person-centred care will unpack the term ‘person-centred care’ by contextualizing the theory into practical application. It will help you develop a logical and dynamic case for introducing person-centred care to key stakeholders in your organisation.
Conference topics addressed in the concurrent sessions
- Using IT to improve resident outcomes
- Outsourcing versus 'in-house' services
- Investing to improve quality and control costs
- Performance measuring and monitoring workshop
- Effective nutrition and oral care
- Realise potential of staff through workforce management and development
- Making life meaningful for residents
Location
Hyatt Regency Perth
99 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Tel: 08 9225 1234
Fax: 08 9325 8899
Email: perth.regency@hyatt.com
Web: www.perth.regency.hyatt.com
The hotel is situated near the banks of the Swan River, on the eastern edge of Perth's central business district and shopping precinct. Hyatt Regency Perth Hotel is convenient to arts, parks, entertainment and convention centres. Our hotel in Perth, Australia is just 20 minutes' drive from Perth's international and domestic airports making it the ideal base for the business and leisure traveller.
Accommodation
Special accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates at the Hyatt Regency Perth. The standard room rate is $275.00 per room per night including breakfast for one guest in the hotel restaurant. Participants should book accommodation directly with the hotel by phoning 08 9225 1234 and quoting ‘8UGJ’ as the booking reference.
Other hotels within walking distance of the event venue are:
1. Novotel Perth Langley, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth- 08 9221 1200
2. Sheraton Perth Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth - 08 9224 7777
3. Mercure Hotels and Inns, 10 Irwin Street, Perth - 08 9326 7000
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
www.lastminute.com.au
www.readyrooms.com.au
Parking
Hyatt Regency Perth offers undercover car park facilities. Self parking is $20 per night and valet parking is available upon request at $30 per night.
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 will 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
- CD containing speaker presentations (mailed to delegates 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 Plaza 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. The event organisers 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 7 working days please contact the Better Practice events team.
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