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SECTIONLASA Q STATENAMECONFERENCEWoombye Care, Woombye -Winner of the OrganisationAward. The organisationwas founded in October1986 specifically to provideaccommodation for fullysupported and other personsin the community who find itdifficult to access main-streamhostels including those with longterm psychiatric disorders anddementia.Day ThreeThe final day of the conferenceand delegates were treated toan informative and entertainingpresentation that examined theeconomic potential of seniorAustralians. Some of the issuesraised during this sessionincluded the lack of age friendlyhousing, the need for innovativehealth and recreation programsfor seniors, and the need to carefor carers.Further panel sessions andpresentations focused on bestpractice business cases fordevelopment and expansion,and improving health outcomesthrough Telehealthcare. Andwhat better way to conclude theconference, than by hearing fromthe next generation of leaders inthe age services industry?Overwhelmingly feedbackreceived from delegates postconference has been highlycomplimentary of both the rangeand depth of topics covered, andof the variety and high-standardof guest presenters. Tradeexhibitors also conveyed theirdelight in the number of visitorsto their stands seeking the latestproducts and services to assistthem in their business. Thanksgo to all who attended andcontributed to such success.The LASA Q Conference andEvents Unit have a second-tononetrack record when it comesto coordinating events, such asthis conference, bringing togetherthe age services industry todiscuss, question and influencethe opportunities and challengesfacing the sector, now, and intothe future. Don’t miss youropportunity to continue to bepart of this…visit our website(www.qld.lasa.asn.au) for thelatest in forums, functions andevents or call the unit on (07)3725 5555.NB Conference presentationshave been made available, withmany thanks to our keynotespeakers and presenters, andare available for a short time byaccessing the LASA Q websitevia this link http://www.qld.lasa.asn.au/lasa-q-state-conferencespeaker-presentationsLiza HarrisPolicy and Research OfficerPhotos1. Excellence in Care Awards 2013 Winners2. Now That’s Living magazine Launch: MarcusRiley, LASA Q President; Hugo Silva, Now That’sLiving editor3. Delegates at State Conference dinner party4.MPS Stand: Sanam Souzani, Chief CustomerOfficere, MPS; George, MPS; Pam Bridges, PamBridges Consulting5.Speaker Morris Miselowski6.Delegates at State Conference plenary sessions50LASA-Q Focus | Autumn edition 2013
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