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LASA Q STATECONFERENCE(CEO LASA Q) and Tim Longwill(McCullough Robertson) led apanel discussion on the LLLBpolicy reform. Particular focuswas placed on the WorkforceCompact and Supplement,resulting in numerous questionsand comments from the audience.With segueing presentations onthe Gateway, concurrent sessionsacross the residential care,community care and retirementvillage streams, and insightsinto the future challenges forthe industry, LASA Q’s 2013Conference was already shapingup to be one to be remembered.Day twoReenergised from applyingthe reflection and relaxationprinciples of the ‘Third Space’,mingling at the flash mobbedcocktail reception, andnetworking with colleagues atthe Rural and Remote dinner,day two saw delegates return foranother full day program.Delegates were immediatelyimmersed in the research andfindings leading to new hope forpeople with dementia, includingfascinating insights into thetrialling of vaccinations andultrasound in the search for acure for this disease. Equally asinformative was the subsequentpresentation on Advanced CarePlanning National Standards,including the timely message thatadvanced care plans are not justfor old people!Provoking thoughts about thefuture of the age service industry,Futurist, Morris Miselowskithen asked delegates to join himon a journey of considerationabout what the landscapemight look like in 2030 andbeyond. Concepts includingthe mirroring of real worldactions as digital reactions,hyperpersonalistion and theinternet of things captivateddelegates, but were balancedwith the acknowledgement thatessentially human needs don’tfundamentally change.This sentiment was reiteratedby a panel of faith and religiousleaders who then discussed howfaith and belief affects care forboth the caregiver and receiver ofcare. Leadership, what constitutesa ‘good’ death?, and how themeaning of care giving can belost in the every day provisionand medicalisation of providingcare, were just some of the topicscovered during this session.The afternoon’s concurrentsessions ranged across theissues of workforce, health andwell-being, and leadership,again providing delegates withthe choice to access relevantinformation from industryspecialists and recognisedleaders.And what better way to wrapup proceedings than withthe Conference Dinner andExcellence in Care Awards,giving delegates the opportunityto connect with their ‘glitzy andglamorous’ colleagues…old, newand yet to be discovered!Congratulations go to the 2013Excellence in Care Awardswinners, proudly sponsoredby HESTA Super Fund andMcCullough Robertson:Vicky Johnston, CarramarNoosacare - Winner of theEmployee Award. Vicky is theCatering Administrator who hada vision to create an enjoyableeating experience for theresidents by replacing contractorswith people who were passionateabout cooking food resulting inan enjoyable eating experiencefor the residents.Raymond (Joe) Beck, TorbayRetirement Villages Ltd - Winnerof the Volunteer Award. Joe isthe Coffee Shop Convener atTorbay Retirement Villages Ltd.Joe has been a volunteer withthe Village for the past 10 yearsand has worked tirelessly to helpprovide a unique service to theresidents.LASA-Q Focus | Autumn edition 2013 49