The Older Person Today: giving and receiving care
Most Australians recognise that ageism and age discrimination are pervasive realities within Australian society. Sadly, ageist stereotypes can adversely affect our perceptions of older persons. This conference seeks to recognise, challenge and move to overcome the influence of ageism in our perceptions of older Australians, and in the delivery of care in community services, residential aged care and acute hospitals. It includes a display and presentation on assistive technologies which support safe independent living. It also highlights the importance of pastoral and spiritual care in the care of older persons. The conference will conclude with a lively hypothetical in which an expert panel will assist an older couple to navigate the maze of services for older Australians.
Conference Report
Natasha Marsh, journalist from the Archdiocese of Melbourne, reported on the conference:
- the Report in Camnews was sent throughout the Archdiocese on 10 October 2015 and
- published in the Kairos Catholic Journal of 25 October 2015.
Conference Presentations
Introduction
Rev Kevin McGovern
Director
Caroline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics
Older Person Giving Care
Judy Gregurke
National Manager Aged Care Reform, COTA Australia
Director of Aged Care Reform Secretariat, NACA
Ethics in Aged Care - Two Areas for Consideration
Raise the Bar (video clip)
Maria Egan
Director of Catholic Identity and Mission
Villa Maria Catholic Homes
Process for Conversation, Learning and Sharing
Lisa McDonald
Director of Mission
St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne
Model of Community Care
Cheryl De Zilwa
Chief Executive Officer
Calvary Community Care
Pastoral and Spiritual Care including Care of the Carers
David Petty
Executive Officer
Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People (PASCOP)
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 Participants - Learning and sharing discussion |
 Lisa McDonald - Facilitating Process for Conversation, Learning and Sharing |
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 David Petty - Pastoral and Spiritual Care |
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