What's New in the HACC Resource Unit?

 

HACC Resource Unit receives go ahead from the "Strengthening Aged Care" fund for increasing physical activity in the aged.

The HACC Resource Unit has received funding to increase physical activity in frail and pre-frail older individuals through an integrated community care approach.

This exciting project involves a partnership between the HACC Resource Unit and the University of Queensland to increase the physical activity levels in frail/pre-frail older individuals by initially improving access to rebateable accredited exercise physiologists (AEP's). The AEP clinics of UQ sport, HACC Service Providers, Community Health Service, Divisions of General Practice and the association of exercise and sport sciences will be involved in developing targeted exercise programs for individuals to improve physical strength, balance and mobility and to reduce the incidence of falls in the aged community.

For more detailed information click on the following links,

Strengthening Aged Care Powerpoint

Strengthening Aged Care Flyer Information

 

The Autumn 2009 Reporter

The Autumn edition of the HACC Reporter newsletter is in production and we hope to have it distributed in May, as soon as it has been approved by DSQ and signed off by the Minister for Disability Services.

The last edition – Spring 2008 – is published on the HACC website.

 

HACC Logo Sub-Licences – Due Recognition

 Recognition” - HACC logo sub-licences
All Queensland HACC service providers should by now be aware of the need to use the HACC logo to recognise the Australian Government’s contribution to the HACC Program.  The Australian Government requires receivers of HACC funding to acknowledge the source of funding, through the use of the logo on HACC funded materials and assets such as publications, promotional materials, office stationery, building signage, vehicles, staff uniforms and ID badges.  This is what the Commonwealth refers to as ‘due recognition’.
The logo is a registered trade-mark protected by copyright, and cannot be used without a sub-licence.  The application form for a sub-licence can be downloaded from the HACC website and faxed to the HACC Resource Unit at 3630 5285.  A copy of the HACC Program’s Due Recognition Guidelines can be emailed to you on request, and will be sent to you automatically along with copies of the logo following the signing of your sub-licensing Deed of Agreement.
You do not need a sub-licence to use the HACC car stickers and magnetic signs, which can be obtained from the Resource Unit free of charge.

 

NEW!  HACC/Allied Health multicultural ‘Enjoy Life’ posters/flyers now available in 21 languages!

The new poster promoting HACC allied health services is now available in 21 languages, to help promote greater access to allied health services by people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.   The translated versions are available to allied health service providers and multicultural agencies on CD, and can also be downloaded from the HACC website.
The electronic versions can be printed out from the CD or website as A4 flyers or as A3 small posters, in whichever language is needed.  They complement the A2 full-size poster printed in English.
For copies of the English poster or a CD please contact the Unit on 3139 4653, or print an electronic copy.

 

NEW!  HACC/Allied Health ‘Enjoy Life’ bookmarks

The new HACC/Allied Health bookmarks are a great way to promote HACC’s allied health services!  They are similar to the very popular falls prevention bookmarks – glossy, colourful and very useful.  To order, contact the HACC Resource Unit.

 

NEW!  HACC/Allied Health multicultural ‘Enjoy Life’ roller banner display units

To complete the new suite of HACC/Allied Health multicultural information resources, there are now several roller banner display units available on loan.  These will be of particular interest to HACC allied health service providers and multicultural agencies, who would like to promote allied health services among culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
The HACC/Allied Health posters, flyers, bookmarks and banners use illustrations to show how the various allied health disciplines can help HACC clients to get out and about and enjoy life again.
The roller banner display units are available on loan from the following:

• HACC Resource Unit (1 unit)                            3139 4653
• Area HACC Manager Brisbane South (1 unit)   3847 0909
• Area HACC Manager West Moreton (1 unit)     3818 4881
• Area HACC Manager Darling Downs (1 unit)   4616 4943
• Area HACC Manager Mackay (1 unit)               4968 3916
• Area HACC Manager South Coast (1 unit)       5580 7810
• Area HACC Manager Peninsula (1 unit)           4050 3506
• Diversicare Townsville (3 units)                       4723 1470

 

Review of the HACC Falls Prevention Best Practice Resource Kit

The Kit published in 2005 is being reviewed by the Unit’s Special Projects Officer, Sue Wilson.  Of the original 42,750 Client Capacity Building Kits only 10,000 remain as over 32,000 have already been distributed to “at risk” HACC clients.

Falls in the aged cost the health system twice as much as road accidents, can be a leading cause of death, and are distressing to both family and clients. 
In addition to the English version kits have been produced in six community languages and fact sheets in a further twenty one languages to assist the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse community.  The Unit also has falls prevention bookmarks which are popular at community events.

Sue has an expert working group of health professionals reviewing the kit for currency and the materials will be updated accordingly.
Sue will also be contacting HACC service providers re their use of the kit and seeking their suggestions as to how it might be improved.

To participate in the review email Sue_G_Wilson@health.qld.gov.au or to order kits fax the HACC Resource Unit order form, found on the HACC web site,

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hacc/HACC_Reporter_Resources/Prom_Res_July08_Orderform_final.pdf to the Unit fax 3630 5285.

 

 

Indigenous HACC Cultural Access Guide

Indigenous HACC Cultural Access Guide & Self Assessment Framework Strategy

The Indigenous HACC Cultural Access Guide and Self Assessment Framework Strategy drafts have been developed to address low levels of access to HACC services by Indigenous consumers.

The project aims to develop tools of access that will support mainstream HACC service providers, with clear pathways for the development and implementation of a service delivery model that meets the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.

The Indigenous HACC Cultural Access Guide and Self Assessment Framework Strategy drafts are linked to the HACC National Service Standards to capture relevant evidence that supports improved access by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to HACC services.

The Self Assessment Tool is designed to link into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategies in the Queensland HACC Program’s Triennial Plan 2008-2011, and also to the HACC National Service Standards, to improve service quality. 

In addition the project will:
   

• Ensure HACC services are culturally sensitive, identify cultural needs and address barriers of access.
• Ensure that HACC services are equipped with appropriate resources to develop service model change.
• Develop processes that lead to service interactions with locally based Indigenous Health Workers and key community members to minimise cultural barriers.
• Ensure that a culturally responsive assessment will be undertaken on referral.
• Will assist mainstream HACC services to develop culturally appropriate, physical accessible service delivery that meets the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.

 
The Access Guide is now available in draft from the HACC Resource Unit for feedback and opportunities to pilot.

Service providers able to provide feedback on the draft document can contact Laurel_Lincolne@health.qld.gov.au for a copy of the draft. 

Laurel Lincolne
Special Projects Officer

HACC Library and Information Service

The HACC library is currently being downsized because it has grown so markedly over the years and there are multiple copies of resources. Many videos are being changed over to DVD format. This will decrease the size of the library and make the resources more targeted with fewer copies. A number of resources will be archived. The electronic resources on the web are however growing in number. So the nature and format of the HACC Resource Unit is changing to meet the changing needs of HACC service providers.

Ring the Librarian on 31394664 or e-mail if you have any questions.

Library forms can be e-mailed it you are a new borrower. Just locate them on the following page and e-mail them

Library forms

 

 

New HACC Indigenous Support Officer

Hi Everyone!

My name is Solomon Ketchell Nona, and I am the current Indigenous Services Development Officer with the HACC Resource Unit at Chermside.  I have filled in the vacant position previously held by Dorothy Burton. 

I am a Torres Strait Islander, from the Aragun Tribe of Badu Island.  My Totem is the snake and I speak 2 Torres Strait Islander languages, namely Kala Lagaw Ya and Torres Strait Creole.  I was educated on Thursday Island as well as on the mainland.  I have more than three decades of working for the Commonwealth, State and Local Governments.  I have lived and worked in Brisbane as well as rural and remote locations in Queensland.

The experience I bring to the HACC Resource Unit in Chermside, includes working with the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Health Services District as a senior manager, as well as managing the Torres Strait Islands Regional Council of Badu Island.  During my employment with these two organisations, I have had dealings with the HACC services of the Torres Strait.

My goal as the Indigenous Services Development Officer, is to provide a professional, courteous and friendly service, in a culturally appropriate manner.

If you would like to contact me my contact details are as follows

Ph: 31395793

E-mail: Soloman_Nona@health.qld.gov.au.

 

New Administration Officer at the HACC Resource Unit

We would like to introduce our new administration officer at the unit, Mark Kolling. Mark is the friendly voice on the end of the phone when you ring the unit to make an enquiry or to order brochures. He is enthusiastic and helpful and is learning about HACC fast! He comes to us with a background in hospitality and customer service.

Mark has just been appointed permanently to the HACC administrative position at the HACC Resource Unit so you will be speaking to him now for the foreseeable future. He will help you as much as possible with any of your enquiries and has a few requests for you too,

If you are ordering brochures rather than ringing please use the the promotional order form on the HACC home page and your order will be guaranteed and receive priority service. You can fax the form to the unit or e-mail it using Mark's e-mail address which is on the form. The order form is located on the left hand menu under "HACC Resource Unit Services" on the website. The link is as follows,

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hacc/HACC_Reporter_Resources/Prom_Res_Feb09_Orderform.pdf

 

This form is currently the correct one and contains other updated links information for you to access other documents so please throw out any forms with the e-mail for Joanna Leskiwiez on them as that e-mail no longer works .

Also all Area HACC Managers and assistants can you please send in updated 'HACC Directory' information for your area asap as people using the site rely on this information to know where services currently are and how to contact them. We will be ringing the areas that have not sent in updated information shortly.

Just ring Mark on 31394653 for any enquiries about these issues.