Partnership in education
Source: Australian Ageing Agenda 11 December 2012
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency has joined forces with aged care industry peak bodies in NSW, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory to offer the Understanding Accreditation course to association members.
The Understanding Accreditation course is a practical toolkit for aged care facilities, organised and run by the Accreditation Agency.
Now, the course will be hosted and promoted by the industry associations, and still supported and facilitated by Accreditation Agency trainers.
Accreditation Agency CEO, Mark Brandon, said working with industry associations to deliver education and training was an ideal way of reaching a broader audience.
“The more people that do this course, the better – for staff, management and for residents,” Mr Brandon said.
The move, announced today, follows on from the development of a successful partnership with LASA Victoria to deliver the same accreditation course.
CEO of LASA Victoria John Begg: “Since July 2010, LASA Victoria has enjoyed a successful partnership with the Agency, one that has enabled 293 participants across 101 organisations to complete the Understanding Accreditation course. We look forward to continuing this partnership into 2013 and beyond.” more
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