The workshops scheduled on day two of the program provide an opportunity for delegates to participate in a more detailed exploration of some of the key issues when considering wellness, restorative and capacity building approaches in HACC. 

Upon arrival at the Forum each delegate will be required to select 2 workshops, attending them in the morning and the afternoon respectively. There will be a maximum of 100 delegates per workshop.  It is in your interest to consider the workshops that are available and your preferences prior to the day.

Each workshop will open with a broad overview of the topic followed by 2 more specific presentations and then an opportunity to have a table based discussion and further interactions with the presenters.

There will be six workshops with two being repeated in the afternoon session:

Transforming Services (running both morning and afternoon)
Turning innovative ideas into practice is one of the biggest challenges that face most service providers.   By drawing on real examples, this session will explore the principles and practicalities of transforming services and how these can be utilised to incorporate the wellness, restorative and capacity building models into everyday HACC practice and service delivery.

Presenters:

• Associate Professor Andrew Robinson (University of Tasmania, Tasmania)
• Mr Gerald Pilkington (Department of Health, United Kingdom)
• Ms Sue Burcham (City of Canning, Western Australia)

Workforce Support (running both morning and  afternoon)
Implementation of a wellness, restorative or reablement approach will involve a shift across all levels of the workforce to move from a caring to a supporting and facilitating service provision model.  Supporting the workforce to adopt this paradigm change is not just about training: it involves the provision of mechanisms to support change such as staffing structures, tools, processes, policies, practices, systems and protocols. This workshop aims to explore and understand the key success factors that have supported staff involved in programs that have implemented a wellness, restorative or reablement approach.

Presenters:

• Associate Professor Gerry Naughtin  (LaTrobe University, Victoria)
• Ms Shereen Moloney (Capital and Coast District Health Board, New Zealand)
• Ms Hilary O’Connell  (Community West, Western Australia)

Demonstrating Outcomes
Research can assist in the identification of best practice and provide guidance as to the areas worthy of change.  Examples of alliances between researchers and service providers exist, although more often then not, service delivery and research innovations occur in isolation of each other or are implemented in an uncoordinated fashion.  This workshop provides the opportunity to explore examples of where collaboration has worked well and the way forward for adopting a research and service provider alliance in HACC.

Presenters:

• Professor Helen Bartlett (University of Queensland, Queensland)
• Dr Gill Lewin (Silver Chain, Western Australia)
• Ms Rosemary McKenzie (University of Melbourne, Victoria)

Assessment Processes
The wellness, restorative and reablement approaches are built on identifying and working with a client’s strengths and interests, rather than their deficits. Assessment is central to identifying how services can facilitate best outcomes for the client.  The aim of this workshop is to further explore assessment tools and processes that are being utilised in agencies that have adopted a wellness, restorative or reablement approach.

Presenters:

• Ms Mary Godfrey (University of Leeds, United Kingdom)
• Dr Matthew Parsons (Auckland University, New Zealand)
• Ms Linda Santangeli ( Western Australia)

Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is sometimes seen as the solution for maximising independence and minimising safety risks for clients and staff.  This thought provoking workshop will provide several perspectives and experiences on the role of assistive technology in aged care and a wellness, restorative or reablement approach.

Presenters:

• Ms Jane Mussared  (ACH Group, South Australia)
• Ms Gerri Clay (Independent Living Centre, Western Australia)
• Ms Meg Henderson (Department of Human Services, Victoria)

Targeting and Diversity
There has been debate and questioning as to who the most appropriate clients are for a wellness, restorative or reablement approach.  Is it suitable for all clients? Is it an appropriate response to all cultural groups and indigenous Australians? Are there specific health conditions that may preclude some participants? These are some of the pertinent questions being asked by people involved in the HACC service system in relation to adopting a wellness, restorative or reablement approach. This workshop will explore and consider the evidence for whom the wellness, restorative and reablement approaches are best supporting and whether there are any common indicators of success.

Presenters:

• Dr Matthew Parsons (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
• Dr Gill Lewin (Silver Chain, Western Australia)
• Mr Leon Harp (Aboriginal Training Officer, Western Australia)