Is your service the best fit?
Being a provider of choice isn’t just about location, cost and quality.
It’s also about best fit.
When people find their best fit, they’ve found a provider who understands and supports their experiences, needs and preferences.
For older people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, finding their best fit can be difficult.
The Specialisation Verification Framework can help
The Specialisation Verification Framework helps you demonstrate to older people that your organisation delivers inclusive services for people who identify with 1 or more of the special needs groups (listed in the Aged Care Act 1997).
The Framework supports you to develop your inclusive services and communicate them to older people.
By engaging with the Specialisation Verification Framework you’ll have a better understanding of how you can move towards inclusive service delivery.
The Framework is tremendously beneficial whether you apply for Verification or not.
Verification will be necessary when you’re ready to promote your services on My Aged Care as the best fit for people who identify with special needs groups.
Towards Specialisation Workshop Series
This series of 8 online workshops supports you to understand the Specialisation Verification Framework and how it can benefit your organisation and communities. Each workshop focuses on the people and communities recognised as special needs groups.
What you’ll walk away with
Each online workshop gives you:
An understanding of how the Specialisation Verification Framework supports you to offer services that are the best fit for people who identify with special needs groups
Insight into the needs of people who identify with these groups
A greater understanding of how difficult it can be for older people to find their best fit
Clarity on the right time to start the Specialisation Verification process
An understanding of Verification requirements
Steps for progressing your Verification application
Useful resources.
Who should attend
These workshops are for managers, quality personnel and other aged care staff who:
Influence, lead or progress improvement plans across a service or program
Are interested in exploring the Specialisation Verification Framework or have started the process
Provide CHSP-funded services.
Workshop format
Each session includes:
A focus on 1 or 2 special needs groups
Introductory presentation about the Specialisation Verification Framework
Panel discussion where you’ll hear from experienced specialist service providers, peak bodies and community representatives
Q&A where you can ask questions and share ideas
Review of the Verification performance criteria, evidence requirements and application process.
Presented by
The Eastern SSD Partnership, SSD Connect Alliance & Bayside City Council SSD
Facilitated by: Kate Pascale & Associates
Cost: Free for CHSP Providers
Where: Zoom
Duration: 90 minutes
Towards Specialisation Workshop Series
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex People
9.30am – 11.00am
Wed 21 June
Veterans
9.30am – 11.00am
Thurs 20 July
People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
9.30am – 11.00am
Fri 18 August
Care Leavers
9.30am – 11.00am
Mon 11 September
Parents Separated from their Children by Forced Adoption or Removal
9.30am – 11.00am
Wed 4 October
People who are Financially or Socially Disadvantaged
People who are Homeless or at Risk of Becoming Homeless
9.30am – 11.00am
Thurs 26 October
People who Live in Rural or Remote Areas
9.30am – 11.00am
Fri 24 November
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities
9.30am – 11.00am
Tue 5 December
To find out more contact
Carolyn Bolton
Manager
Sector Support & Development: North Metro, West Metro, Loddon Buloke