Helping Hand Aged Care

Happy Allied Health Professions Day! On 14 October we celebrate the important work that AHPs do and the role they play in people’s health and wellbeing. Whether in people’s own homes or in our care homes, our Allied Health Professionals provide a vital role in ensuring the people we care for have independent, healthy and connected lives. Find out more on our website https://lnkd.in/gGWrakw4 Find out more about Allied Health Professions Day on their website https://lnkd.in/gww4kwmJ #AHPsDay2024 #StrongerTogether

Reflections on the 2024 UnitingCare Australia Leaders Forum. ✒️ At our recent Leaders Forum, delegates from across the UnitingCare Network and the Uniting Church in Australia gathered to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our communities. Key discussions focused on leadership, governance, social policy, and how we can collaborate to better serve the most vulnerable. Together we reaffirmed our shared commitment—as a Church and a Network—to build a more just and compassionate society. We invite you to explore the insights and outcomes from this year's Leaders Forum in our latest article. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gf7DdJGp #UnitingCareAustralia #LeadersForum2024 #CommunityServices

10 October is World Mental Health Day! This year’s theme is Mental Health at Work As a Diversity Council Australia Ltd Inclusive Employer, we work hard to make sure we support mental health at work, reducing discrimination, harassment, and other poor working conditions that can lead to a decline in mental health. By focusing on proven methods and actions at work, we can help everyone succeed both on the job and in life. Let’s start today for a healthier tomorrow – find out how here: https://lnkd.in/gNaBu4bU #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2024 #WMHD24

We are so pleased to have been selected as a finalist in the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards, for Best Leadership Development Strategy for our Leading Excellence in Aged Care Delivery (LEAD) program. The award highlights strong strategies which identify and prioritise leadership development initiatives. We are very proud of our LEAD program which has been designed and implemented in collaboration with Flinders University We look forward to continuing to uplift and grow our senior leadership team’s strategic capacity, as we remain agile and proactive in responding to the ever-changing aged care landscape. https://lnkd.in/gkm49BWc #leadership #innovationinagedcare #AHRI2024

October is National Safe Work Month, a time for employers and workers across Australia commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. As part of SafeWork month activities, our teams are focusing on a range of elements that may impact our work health and safety practices, not only the obvious ones such as physical hazards but also focusing on psychosocial safety and the importance of taking care of our own mental health and wellbeing, to be there to care for others. Because safety is everyone’s business, find out what activities SafeWork SA are hosting across the month: https://lnkd.in/gRBzAuDi #SafeWorkMonth #SafetyIsOurBusiness

“I found a way to implement what I love doing outside of work, into the workplace.” Our Physiotherapist Thien found a way to combine his love of dance with his expertise in rehabilitation and injury prevention. At Helping Hand, his Dance for Balance classes have been transforming clients’ lives - one step at a time. Do you want to make every moment matter and every client count? Be part of something bigger with Helping Hand https://lnkd.in/fECfe8a #HelpingHand #AgedCare #AdelaideJobs #SouthAustraliaJobs #ThereToCare #HereforGood

1 October is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. Older people in our community are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the valuable contribution that older people make to our lives, in our homes, in our neighbourhoods, and our communities. We're proud of our legacy of creating communities and experiences to enable older people to live their best lives, and support this year's theme of Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide. Find out more about how we can help: https://lnkd.in/gtu8HiDm #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons #TheretoCare #HereforGood

South Australia’s annual #WeekOfAgeingWell is just around the corner, from 1 to 7 October. Life not Labels is a key message of the week encouraging us to reflect on what may defines us, and how we can bust negative stereotypes about getting older, and share our unique stories and interests that inspire meaningful connections for healthy and happy living. Let us know in the comments below how you think people can age well. To find out more about the Week and its events, visit https://lnkd.in/gYXrajKm

On World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September, consider becoming a Dementia Friend to show your support. A dementia-friendly community is one where people with dementia feel understood, accepted, and included. You can help by learning more about what it's like to live with dementia. Dementia Australia’s Dementia Friends program offers short videos to help you understand dementia, the challenges people face, and how you can support them in staying connected. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gyF2gtA #WorldAlzheimersDay #DementiaActionWeek

“People living with dementia want to belong. “They want to be part of the community and to feel valued.” Thank you to Dementia Australia Patron Ita Buttrose AC OBE for your support of Dementia Action Week. It’s still not too late to get involved, to find out more visit https://lnkd.in/g5dn6898