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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong><strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong><strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> Information BookletLast Printed August 20112011


<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> VisionIn the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> older people are valued <strong>and</strong> fullyengaged in the community. They have opportunity to age-inplacein a safe, attractive <strong>and</strong> accessible city <strong>and</strong> find ageinga positive experience because they are empowered throughthe optimisation <strong>of</strong> health, activity <strong>and</strong> independence.www.burnside.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Ageing_Strategy_Final.pdf<strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> Mission“The <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> mission is to develop <strong>and</strong>deliver innovative programs in response to community need.We will accomplish this by…- Engaging <strong>and</strong> responding to community needs <strong>and</strong>wants- Engender team spirit <strong>and</strong> support our volunteers- Keeping abreast <strong>of</strong> government <strong>and</strong> sector developments- Provide quality programs <strong>and</strong> services that support thewellness <strong>and</strong> lifestyle choices <strong>of</strong> our community”2


WelcomeThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> through its <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> (HACC)funded services is committed to meeting the needs <strong>of</strong> frail elderly people<strong>and</strong> younger people with disabilities <strong>and</strong> carers in the design <strong>and</strong> delivery<strong>of</strong> Council’s <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong>. It is also committed tosupporting residents to remain independent, healthy <strong>and</strong> valued members<strong>of</strong> their local community. The information contained in this booklet is toensure service users underst<strong>and</strong> their rights <strong>and</strong> responsibilities <strong>and</strong> thesupport available to them.The <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> has 3 Key programs:1. <strong>Home</strong> Assist (<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Social Activities <strong>and</strong> <strong>Home</strong>Maintenance services);2. 3Rs (Respite, Recreation <strong>and</strong> Revitalisation); <strong>and</strong>3. Eastern Region Men’s Shed.3


ContentsLegislative Requirements <strong>and</strong> CorporatePolicy Context that governs the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> ..............................................6Referrals...........................................................................6<strong>Home</strong> Assist Priority System .........................................71. High Level <strong>of</strong> Need...............................................................................72. Moderate Level <strong>of</strong> Need.......................................................................73. Low Level <strong>of</strong> Need ...............................................................................74. Minimal Level <strong>of</strong> Need..........................................................................73Rs <strong>and</strong> Eastern Region Men’s Shed PrioritySystem..............................................................................81. High Level <strong>of</strong> Need...............................................................................82. Moderate Level <strong>of</strong> Need.......................................................................83. Low Level <strong>of</strong> Need ...............................................................................8Charter <strong>of</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Care</strong>rs Rights<strong>and</strong> Responsibilities .......................................................8As a <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>and</strong>/or <strong>Care</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong><strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> you have thefollowing rights: ........................................................................................9As a <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>and</strong>/or <strong>Care</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong><strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> you have thefollowing responsibilities.........................................................................11Rights Specific to <strong>Care</strong>rs..............................................13As a <strong>Care</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong><strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> you have the following additional rights...........................134


Contents (Cont'd)Policies...........................................................................13Privacy, Confidentiality <strong>and</strong> Access toPersonal Information ....................................................151. Recording <strong>of</strong> Information....................................................................152. Access to Information.........................................................................15Consent..........................................................................16Advocacy .......................................................................161. Advocate Documentation ...................................................................17<strong>Care</strong>rs.............................................................................17Register <strong>of</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Providers <strong>and</strong> Agencies ..........................................18Comments, Complaints <strong>and</strong> Appeals ..........................201. Complaint Type..................................................................................202. Complaint Acknowledgement <strong>and</strong> Resolution ....................................213. Compliments......................................................................................214. Appeals..............................................................................................215. <strong>Service</strong> Improvement .........................................................................216. Unresolved Complaints ......................................................................22Register <strong>of</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Providers <strong>and</strong> Agencies ..........................................22Other Useful Contacts............................................................................24<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> Useful Department ContactList..................................................................................27<strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Contacts....................................................27Useful <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> Contacts............................................................29Other Council Areas Contact List ................................30Department Chart ..........................................................305


Legislative Requirements <strong>and</strong> Corporate PolicyContext that governs the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong><strong>Program</strong>• The Aged <strong>Care</strong> Act (1997) which governs all aspects <strong>of</strong> the provision<strong>of</strong> residential care, flexible care <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Aged <strong>Care</strong> Packages(CACP’s) to older Australians.• The <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Common St<strong>and</strong>ards 2011• South Australian <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> (HACC) <strong>Service</strong>Principles• The Privacy Act 2001 which applies to personal information.• The Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information Act 1991 which provides for publicaccess to <strong>of</strong>ficial documents <strong>and</strong> records; to provide for the correction<strong>of</strong> public documents <strong>and</strong> records in appropriate cases; <strong>and</strong> for otherpurposes.• The SA State Records Act 1997 which provides for the disposal <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>ficial records.• The Disability <strong>Service</strong>s Act 1993 which provides for the funding <strong>and</strong>the provision <strong>of</strong> disability services.• The SA <strong>Care</strong>rs Act 2005 <strong>and</strong> the SA <strong>Care</strong>rs Charter Principles whichprovide for the recognition <strong>of</strong> carers.ReferralsReferrals to the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> can be made byindividuals needing assistance, their families, friends, doctors <strong>and</strong> otheradvocates. When a person other than the service user is making a referralto the program, the consent <strong>of</strong> the potential service user must be verified bythe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> staff before thereferral is accepted. When consent has not been given, the program staffshall advise the referring person that the referral cannot be accepted untilconsent is obtained.6


Within the program the assessment process encompasses a range <strong>of</strong>functions which can include screening for eligibility, determining needs <strong>and</strong>priorities, targeting, referral <strong>and</strong> coordination, monitoring, review <strong>and</strong> datacollection. At assessment, the potential service user will also be providedwith information about their Rights <strong>and</strong> Responsibilities <strong>and</strong> the HACC<strong>Program</strong> Policy <strong>and</strong> Procedures as well as information on/ <strong>and</strong> referral toother services if appropriate.<strong>Home</strong> Assist Priority SystemAlthough each service user is assessed for flexible service implementationwe are guided by an eligibility criterion <strong>and</strong> priority system to ensureservice users receive appropriate <strong>and</strong> timely service delivery. The followingis the priority system we use for each <strong>of</strong> the programs:1. High Level <strong>of</strong> Need- Person requiring essential supports or an at risk/isolated person (e.g.Dementia , post hospital discharge or assistance with ADL).- Person requiring extensive supports.- Person who has been assessed by other community based serviceprovider as requiring essential supports or extensive supports.- <strong>Care</strong>r crisis2. Moderate Level <strong>of</strong> Need- Person requiring moderate assistance could include assistance withActivities <strong>of</strong> Daily Living.- Shopping with the person or shopping for refrigerated items.- Person requiring cleaning, laundry <strong>and</strong> bed change.3. Low Level <strong>of</strong> Need- Person requiring occasional support with cleaning, putting laundry onthe washing line <strong>and</strong> remaking bed- Person with good social <strong>and</strong> family networks4. Minimal Level <strong>of</strong> Need- Person requiring short term or nonessential assistant – e.g. privatecleaner taking holidaysOccasionally, priority 3 <strong>and</strong> 4 service users may be required to change theirscheduled service time to ensure priority 1 <strong>and</strong> 2 service users areprovided with essential assistance.7


3Rs <strong>and</strong> Eastern Region Men’s Shed Priority System1. High Level <strong>of</strong> Need- Person who is socially isolated <strong>and</strong> has no family or social networks- Person who has no transport- Person who has early Dementia or Acquired Brain Injury- Person who has been assessed by other community based serviceproviders as requiring socialization <strong>and</strong> integration into the community- <strong>Care</strong>r in need <strong>of</strong> respite with no available support- <strong>Care</strong>r unable to provide transport2. Moderate Level <strong>of</strong> Need- Person who is isolated but has minimal family or social networks- Person who has access to transport- Person who has early Dementia or Acquired Brain Injury but accessesother activities in the community- <strong>Care</strong>r in need <strong>of</strong> respite with limited available support- <strong>Care</strong>r able to provide transport3. Low Level <strong>of</strong> Need- Person requiring some support to access activities in the community- Person with good social <strong>and</strong> family networks- Person who has own transportTo find out more information about the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong>Assessment process ask for a copy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> HACCAssessment <strong>and</strong> Reassessment Policy.Men’s Shed ParticipantsCharter <strong>of</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Care</strong>rs Rights <strong>and</strong>Responsibilities8


This Charter has been developed within the Framework <strong>of</strong> the HACCCharter <strong>of</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong>s’ Rights <strong>and</strong> Responsibilities <strong>and</strong> The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Burnside</strong> Aging Strategy.This Charter aims to ensure that service users <strong>and</strong>/or carers are notdisadvantaged due to their age, gender, marital status, sexual preference,disability, financial circumstances, cultural or indigenous background ortheir beliefs.As a <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>and</strong>/or <strong>Care</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> you have the following rights:My RightsTo be treated as anindividual with courtesy<strong>and</strong> respectTo be assessed forservices withoutdiscriminationTo make informeddecisions about support<strong>and</strong> optionsTo receive high qualityserviceWhat This MeansI have a right to be treated with courtesy,dignity <strong>and</strong> respect.I have a right to receive services that respectmy culture, beliefs, values <strong>and</strong> personalcharacteristicsI have a right to be involved in decisions <strong>and</strong>make choices about my planned <strong>and</strong> receivedservices. Information will be provided to meclearly <strong>and</strong> timely in a way that I canunderst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> include all options <strong>and</strong> costs.I have a right to be fully assessed <strong>and</strong> regularlyreassessed for all services provided by the <strong>City</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong><strong>Program</strong>. <strong>Service</strong>s provided to me are done sowith care, competence <strong>and</strong> high st<strong>and</strong>ard.9


My RightsTo refuse or cancel aservice without itprejudicing current orfuture access toservicesTo request to have theservice providerchangedTo privacy <strong>and</strong>confidentialityTo nominate someoneto act in my bestinterestTo compliment,complain or appeal adecisionTo withdraw consent tothe release <strong>of</strong>information at any timeTo be safe from abuseWhat This MeansI have a right to cancel a service that I amcurrently receiving or refuse a service that is<strong>of</strong>fered to me, without prejudice.I have the right to change my service provider ifI am unhappy with the service(s) that they areproviding.I have a right to my privacy being respected atall times with both the services I receive <strong>and</strong>the information I have provided. All my serviceuser information is managed according to the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> HACC <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> Privacy,Confidentiality <strong>and</strong> Access to PersonalInformation Policy.I have the right to utilise an advocate <strong>of</strong> mychoice to ensure that I receive the bestpossible service.I have a right to be listened to <strong>and</strong> commenton, or make a complaint about services soughtor provided to me. I have a right to have mycomplaint dealt with properly <strong>and</strong> promptly, <strong>and</strong>without retribution as a result <strong>of</strong> having made acomplaint. I have the right to appeal anydecision made <strong>and</strong> have an advocaterepresent me.I have the right to withdraw my consent for therelease <strong>of</strong> my information to other serviceproviders at any stage.I have a right to be safe from abuse at alltimes. I deserve respect, care <strong>and</strong> protection;<strong>and</strong> am entitled to basic human rightsregardless <strong>of</strong> special needs, cultural or socioeconomicfactors.10


My RightsTo access/amend mypersonal informationheld by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong><strong>Program</strong>What This MeansI have the right to access my personalinformation held by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> in accordancewith the Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information Legislation. Ihave the right to have my information altered oramended if the information is incorrect.As a <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>and</strong>/or <strong>Care</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> you have the following responsibilities.My ResponsibilityMaintain Respect <strong>and</strong>CourtesyProvide a Safe WorkEnvironmentWhat This MeansWe expect you to respect the rights <strong>of</strong> otherservice user’s, staff <strong>and</strong> volunteers. Forexample; Respect a person’s culture, beliefs,values <strong>and</strong> personal characteristics.Follow direction <strong>of</strong> staff <strong>and</strong> volunteers. Notifystaff <strong>and</strong> volunteers <strong>of</strong> hazards e.g. WetFloor.Make Informed Decisions Ask questions <strong>and</strong> make choices about yourservice plan <strong>and</strong> keep your own records.Nominate an advocate where appropriate.The results <strong>of</strong> any decisions you makeregarding your service plan are yourresponsibility.Regaining independenceCommunicate GeneralChangesWork towards maintaining or regaining asmuch independence as possibleContact your Coordinator with any changesrelated to your attendance <strong>and</strong> availability orcancellation as soon as possible.11


My ResponsibilityCommunicate HealthChangesSmoke Free <strong>Service</strong>What This MeansContact the coordinator if your health <strong>and</strong> /ormedical status has changed or you arecurrently unwell. Do not wait for areassessment.Smoking is not permitted at all times whileaccessing a service or in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> aworker, volunteer or other service users.(Refer to Occupational Health <strong>and</strong> Safety Act1986, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> Smoking Policy <strong>and</strong>Procedures)3R’s Participants12


Rights Specific to <strong>Care</strong>rs<strong>Care</strong>rs are also service users <strong>of</strong> the programs provided by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> <strong>and</strong> therefore they shareservice user rights <strong>and</strong> responsibilities.<strong>Care</strong>rs also have additional rights in their caring role under the <strong>Care</strong>rsRecognition Act 2005.As a <strong>Care</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong><strong>Program</strong> you have the following additional rights.My RightsTo be treated withrespect <strong>and</strong> honour thecarer/caree relationshipTo be recognised forthe carers roleTo recognise the careras an individualWhat This MeansI have the right to be treated with respect <strong>and</strong>the relationship between the person I care for<strong>and</strong> myself honoured.I have the right to be recognised for my role asthe carer by being included in the assessment,planning, delivery <strong>and</strong> reassessment <strong>of</strong>services that impact on me <strong>and</strong> my role as acarer.I have the right to be recognised as anindividual within <strong>and</strong> beyond my role as a carer.Policies13


<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Advocacy Policy 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Assessment <strong>and</strong> Reassessment 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC <strong>Care</strong>r Recognition Policy 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Extreme Heat Policy 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Management <strong>of</strong> a Waiting List Policy 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Privacy, Confidentiality, Access to Information 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Quality Assurance Policy 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Refusal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Policy 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> Co-payment Policy 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Special Needs Policy 2011<strong>Burnside</strong> HACC Compliments, Complaints, Appeals 2011HACC Privacy, Confidentiality, Access to inform 2011HACC <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> does not Respond to Scheduled Visit 2011For more information or a copy <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the above policies contact therelevant <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator. (Refer to list onpage 28).14


Privacy, Confidentiality <strong>and</strong> Access to PersonalInformationAll <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> service users have theright to privacy <strong>and</strong> confidentiality <strong>and</strong> have a right to access their personalinformation upon request.1. Recording <strong>of</strong> InformationThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> through itsPrivacy, Confidentiality <strong>and</strong> Access to Personal Information Policy, willmaintain the privacy <strong>of</strong> service users’ personal information <strong>and</strong> uphold thePrivacy Act 2001 <strong>and</strong> National Privacy Principles. All information recordedor stored is:• Compliant with relevant legislation• Kept in a locked area if paper based• Password protected if an electronic record• Not shared with any other service provider/agency without the serviceuser’s or their nominated carer, advocate or legal guardian’s writtenpermission.• Only used for the purpose for which it is collected (i.e. servicedelivery, referral, improving service quality, statistical reporting <strong>and</strong>auditing purposes).2. Access to Information<strong>Service</strong> users can also decide who can access their personal informationas evidenced by a signed <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> Consent Form.<strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong>s will be provided with a completed copy <strong>of</strong> all informationcollected during the Assessment <strong>and</strong> reassessment.The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> will provideHACC service users or their nominated carer/advocate or guardian accessto the service user’s information upon written request provided that theservice user <strong>and</strong>/or carer/advocate or guardian has consented to it. The<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> will also allow documents to be amended that relate to theservice user which are incomplete, incorrect, out <strong>of</strong> date or misleading.15


ConsentThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> has a legal responsibility to comply with the Freedom<strong>of</strong> Information Act 1991. If consent has not been previously given in the<strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> Consent Form a Request for Information Form will need to becompleted <strong>and</strong> provided to the Manager Aged <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong>Development. Information will be provided in 3 business days to the personmaking the request. Forms are available on the Council website or bycontacting the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> staff.<strong>Service</strong> users also have the right to withdraw consent to the release <strong>of</strong> theservice user’s <strong>and</strong>/or carer’s personal information.In an emergency, release <strong>of</strong> the service user’s information may occur to theservice user’s nominated carer, advocate, legal guardian or medicalpr<strong>of</strong>essional(s) as recorded in the <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong> Consent Form.<strong>Service</strong> users should contact the relevant <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong><strong>Program</strong> Coordinator if they have any comments or complaints about theway staff are h<strong>and</strong>ling their information. If the issue cannot be resolvedservice users have the right to contact the Privacy Commission onPh: 02 92849800.To find out more information about Privacy, Confidentiality <strong>and</strong> Access toPersonal Information contact the HACC <strong>Program</strong> staff for a copy <strong>of</strong> thePolicy.Office <strong>of</strong> the Privacy CommissionerGPO BOX 5218SYDNEY NSW 2001Phone: 1300 363 992www.privacy.gov.auThe OAIC is the national privacy regulator.The Commissioner performs key functions under the Privacy Act 1988,such as providing information <strong>and</strong> advice about privacy <strong>and</strong> the law,h<strong>and</strong>ling complaints, conducting audits, <strong>and</strong> undertaking promotional <strong>and</strong>educational activities.Advocacy16


An advocate may be a relative, friend, neighbour or a person from anadvocacy service e.g. Aged Rights Advocacy <strong>Service</strong> (ARAS) who will:• Act on the service user’s <strong>and</strong>/or carer’s instructions• Support <strong>and</strong> encourage the service user <strong>and</strong>/or carer• Work solely on behalf <strong>of</strong> the service user <strong>and</strong>/or carer• Speak on behalf <strong>of</strong> the service user <strong>and</strong>/or carer to promote theirideas <strong>and</strong> interests.It is a service user’s right to have an advocate represent their interests <strong>and</strong>assist with any aspect <strong>of</strong> service delivery.The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> Advocacy Policyacknowledges the importance <strong>and</strong> rights <strong>of</strong> potential service users <strong>and</strong>/orcarers <strong>and</strong> current service users <strong>and</strong>/or carers to use an advocate <strong>of</strong> theirchoice to represent their interests at any time while receiving HACC fundedservices.1. Advocate DocumentationInformation about the service user’s <strong>and</strong>/or carer’s advocate <strong>and</strong> theiradvocate’s contact details will be recorded on the HACC <strong>Service</strong> <strong>User</strong>Assessment Form in the SMS database. At reassessment, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> staff will remind the serviceuser <strong>and</strong>/or carer <strong>of</strong> their right to have an advocate represent them. Theservice user <strong>and</strong>/ or carer will be given the opportunity to update theiradvocate information at reassessment or can notify the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> at any time.<strong>Care</strong>rsThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> will ensure thatif a carer <strong>and</strong> caree are in conflict, then the carer <strong>and</strong> caree’s needs mayrequire <strong>and</strong> will be given separate consideration.17


If any <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> staff becomesaware <strong>of</strong> a dispute between a carer <strong>and</strong> a caree which concerns the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong>, they will refer the matter tothe respective <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator; who will at the service users request,access an external advocate or mediator on their behalf.<strong>Community</strong> Information sessions on advocacy are organised annually bythe <strong>City</strong> Of <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> to provideresidents with up to date information <strong>and</strong> advice.Register <strong>of</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Providers <strong>and</strong> AgenciesThe following is a register <strong>of</strong> service providers <strong>and</strong> agencies that provideadvocacy services. They are a guide only.Aged Rights Advocacy <strong>Service</strong> (ARAS)45 Flinders StreetADELAIDE SA 5000Phone: (08) 82325377www.sa.agedrights.asn.auARAS provides advocacy assistance to support older people to uphold theirrights <strong>and</strong> is the South Australian component <strong>of</strong> the National Aged <strong>Care</strong>Advocacy <strong>Program</strong>. The ARAS website provides more information aboutthe range <strong>of</strong> work that ARAS undertakes, <strong>and</strong> about advocacy.<strong>Care</strong>rs Association <strong>of</strong> SA58 king William RoadGOODWOOD SAPhone: (08) 8271 6288www.carers.sa.asn.auAs part <strong>of</strong> its service, <strong>Care</strong>rs SA advocates on behalf <strong>of</strong> carers <strong>of</strong> HACCservice users.18


MALSSA IncShop 4, 80 Henley Beach RoadMile End SA 5031Phone: (08) 8351 9500www.malssa.org.auAdvocates for the rights <strong>of</strong> people <strong>of</strong> both English <strong>and</strong> non-Englishspeaking background who have a disability <strong>and</strong> their carers. The disabilitycan be physical, intellectual, psychiatric, acquired brain injury, sensory,neurological or a learning disability. Provides individual <strong>and</strong> systemicadvocacy.The Brain Injury Network <strong>of</strong> SA Inc (BINSA)70 Light SquareAdelaide SA 5000Phone: (08) 8217 7600www.binsa.orgThe Brain Injury Network <strong>of</strong> SA Inc is funded by the Australian Governmentto provide individual, systemic, self-advocacy <strong>and</strong> legal advocacy.Citizens Advocacy South Australia Inc.Unit 1/76 Sturt StreetAdelaide SA 5000Phone: (08) 8410 6644www.citizenadvocacysa.com.auAn independent <strong>and</strong> non-pr<strong>of</strong>it community organisation which provides thelegal framework <strong>and</strong> administrative infrastructure for implementing theconcept <strong>of</strong> Citizen Advocacy.19


Office <strong>of</strong> the Public AdvocateABC Building, Level 785 North East RoadCollinswood SA 5082Phone: (08) 8342 8200www.www.opa.sa.gov.auThe Public Advocate is responsible for protecting the rights <strong>of</strong> people with amental incapacity in S.A.Comments, Complaints <strong>and</strong> AppealsAll <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> service users have theright to comment complain <strong>and</strong> appeal. Information may be received inperson, over the telephone, by email, in writing or via Council’s websitefeedback system.The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> through its <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong>actively encourages service users, their carers/advocates or guardians toprovide both positive <strong>and</strong> negative feedback on any aspect <strong>of</strong> servicedelivery.All complaints <strong>and</strong> appeals made by service users will be:• Dealt with fairly, promptly, confidentially <strong>and</strong> without retribution• Acknowledged, investigated with feedback provided on the progress<strong>and</strong> outcome <strong>of</strong> the complaint or appeal• H<strong>and</strong>led in a private <strong>and</strong> confidential manner• Resolved wherever possible.<strong>Service</strong> users will continue to receive a quality service independent <strong>of</strong>lodging a complaint or appeal <strong>and</strong> will not be disadvantaged in any way.1. Complaint TypeThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> definescomplaints as either minor or major <strong>and</strong> will treat both with the sameimportance.A minor complaint is one that can be resolved at first point <strong>of</strong> contact withall parties agreeing to the outcome.20


A major complaint is one that is not resolved at first point <strong>of</strong> contact <strong>and</strong>requires further investigation.2. Complaint Acknowledgement <strong>and</strong> ResolutionMajor complaints will be acknowledged in writing within three businessdays. The person who has made the complaint is provided with feedbackon the progress, actions taken <strong>and</strong> any outcomes achieved.The respective <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator will endeavour to resolve thecomplaint within 21 business days.3. ComplimentsThe <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> staff member who receives thecompliment will:• Record it in the service user’s case notes on the electronic database.Inform the relevant <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator <strong>of</strong> the compliment, foracknowledgments4. AppealsIf a service user, their carer/advocate or guardian does not feel a decisionhas been resolved, they may lodge an appeal to the Chief Executive Officer<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> in accordance with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> Dealing withCustomer Complaints <strong>and</strong> Compliments Policy.The respective <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator will advise the service user, theircarer/advocate or guardian that they may be represented by an advocate <strong>of</strong>their choice.5. <strong>Service</strong> ImprovementThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> will use allfeedback to monitor <strong>and</strong> evaluate all areas <strong>of</strong> service delivery <strong>and</strong> serviceuser satisfaction.To find out more information about Compliments, Complaints <strong>and</strong> Appealscontact the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Program</strong> staff for a copy <strong>of</strong> therelevant policies.21


6. Unresolved ComplaintsIf your complaint remains unresolved or you are not happy with theoutcome you may wish to contact an external agency.Register <strong>of</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Providers <strong>and</strong> AgenciesThe following is a register <strong>of</strong> service providers <strong>and</strong> agencies that may beable to assist you. They are a guide only.Disability Advocacy <strong>and</strong> Complaints <strong>Service</strong> <strong>of</strong> South Australia Inc.(DACCSA)470 Marion RoadPlympton Park SA 5031Phone: (08) 8297 3500www.dacssa.org.auThrough the use <strong>of</strong> advocacy, DACSSA facilitates the airing <strong>and</strong> resolution<strong>of</strong> disability based grievances <strong>and</strong> complaints.Health <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s Complaints CommissionerPO Box 199 Rundle MallAdelaide SA 5000Phone: (08) 8226 8666 Interpreter <strong>Service</strong> available TTY No: 133677www.accc.gov.auHelps people – service users, carers <strong>and</strong> service providers – resolvecomplaints about health <strong>and</strong> community services, when a direct approachto the service provider is either unreasonable, or has not succeeded.22


Aged Rights Advocacy <strong>Service</strong> (ARAS)45 Flinders StreetAdelaide SA 5000Phone: (08) 8232 5377www.sa.agedrights.asn.auARAS provides advocacy assistance to support older people to uphold theirrights <strong>and</strong> is the South Australian component <strong>of</strong> the National Aged <strong>Care</strong>Advocacy <strong>Program</strong>. The ARAS website provides more information aboutthe range <strong>of</strong> work that ARAS undertakes, <strong>and</strong> about advocacy.South Australian OmbudsmanLevel 5 East Wing50 Grenfell StreetAdelaide SA 5000Postal Address:PO Box 3651Rundle Mall SA 5000Phone: (08) 8226 8699Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.sa.gov.auWeb: www.ombudsman.sa.gov.auA complaint may be made about any action or inaction by an agency withinOmbudsman SA’s jurisdiction. The Ombudsman was specifically createdto be concerned about actions which directly affect people <strong>and</strong> to obtainfairness for individuals <strong>and</strong> groups affected.Mystery Trip Participant23


Other Useful ContactsNUNKUWARRIN YUNTIWakefield Street (Clinic)182-190 Wakefield StreetAdelaide SA 5000Phone: (08) 82235217www.nunku.org.auProvide health care <strong>and</strong> community support services to Aboriginal <strong>and</strong>Torres Strait Isl<strong>and</strong>er people.The Interpreting <strong>and</strong> Translating Centre24 Flinders StreetAdelaide SA 5000Phone: (08) 8226 1990Email: itc@saugov.sa.gov.auWeb: www.translate.sa.gov.auThe Interpreting <strong>and</strong> Translating Centre provides confidential <strong>and</strong>pr<strong>of</strong>essional interpreting <strong>and</strong> translating services.Ethnic Link <strong>Service</strong>sPO Box 3032Port Adelaide SA 5015Phone: (08) 8241 0201www.ucwpa.org.auRole is to ensure equity <strong>of</strong> access to mainstream service providers for ourclient group, by providing language assistance, information <strong>and</strong> advocacy.24


Office for the AgeingLevel 4SW Riverside CentreNorth TerraceAdelaide SA 5000Postal Address:PO Box 70Rundle MallAdelaide SA 5000Phone: (08) 8207 0522Email: <strong>of</strong>ta@dfc.sa.gov.auWeb: www.sa.gov.auCOTA16 Hutt Street,Adelaide SA 5000Phone (08) 8232 0422Email: cota@cotaaustralia.org.auWeb: www.cotaaustralia.org.auCOTA Seniors Voice is South Australia’s peak seniors’ organisation. Ourmembership encompasses around 20,000 individual members <strong>and</strong> over250 senior’s organisations with a combined membership <strong>of</strong> more than60,000. In addition we have 80 associate members including aged careproviders, local government bodies, health units <strong>and</strong> other service <strong>and</strong>educational institutions.Commonwealth Seniors Information <strong>Care</strong>link <strong>Service</strong>s SAGround FloorPhone:1800 76 Waymouth 052 Street, 222www.carelinksa.asn.auAdelaide SA 5000Provides Phone: (08) information 8168 8776 about care services that support <strong>and</strong> assist olderpeople Email: information@seniors.asn.au<strong>and</strong> younger people with a disability to live independently in theirown homes.The Seniors Information <strong>Service</strong> aims to maximise the independence <strong>and</strong>improve the quality <strong>of</strong> life <strong>of</strong> seniors by providing access to free informationabout the services <strong>and</strong> facilities available to them.25


Disability SAPhone: 1300 786 117Email: disabilityinfo@dfc.sa.gov.auWeb: www.sa.gov.au/subjectDisability <strong>Service</strong>s assists people with disabilities <strong>and</strong> their families byproviding a wide range <strong>of</strong> specialist services. Another branch calledDisability, Ageing <strong>and</strong> <strong>Care</strong>rs provides funding to other organisations toprovide support to people with a disability throughout South Australia.Public Trustee211 Victoria SquareAdelaide SA 5000Phone: (08) 8226 9200Email: ptinfo@saugov.sa.gov.auThe role <strong>of</strong> the Public Trustee is to <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>and</strong> provide to all SouthAustralians a comprehensive range <strong>of</strong> quality independent trustee services.Public Trustee, South Australia, is a government business enterprise whichis part <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Justice.Alzheimer’s SA27 Conyngham StreetGLENSIDE SA 5065Phone: (08) 8372 2100www.alzheimers.org.auNational Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500Alzheimer's Australia SA is the peak body representing the interests <strong>of</strong>people affected by dementia in South Australia.26


My Important Contacts<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> Useful Department Contact List(Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)<strong>Home</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> ContactsManager- Aged <strong>and</strong> <strong>Community</strong>Development8366 4289<strong>Home</strong> Assist Coordinator 8366 4227homeassist@burnside.sa.gov.auSocial Activities Officer 8366 414227


<strong>Home</strong> Maintenance Officer 8366 4221<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Officer 8366 41423Rs Coordinators 8366 4107 <strong>and</strong> 8366 41443Rs@burnside.sa.gov.auMen’s Shed Coordinator 8366 412928


Useful <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> ContactsBuilding/ Planning Assessment 8366 4244<strong>Burnside</strong> Art <strong>and</strong> Craft Hubbe Court 8366 3225<strong>Burnside</strong> Library 8366 4280<strong>Burnside</strong> Swimming Centre 8366 4290<strong>Community</strong> Centre 8366 4230<strong>Community</strong> Bus <strong>Service</strong> 8366 4231Dog Control 8366 4239European Wasps 1800 150 080Family Resources & Toy Library 8338 4131Graffiti Hotline 83664141Health 8132 3600Household waste <strong>and</strong> recycling 8366 4266New footpaths 8366 4253Parking Control 8366 4239Pepper Street Arts Centre 8364 6154Rates 8366 4207Road <strong>and</strong> Footpath Repairs 8366 4260Street Lighting 1800 676 043Trees 8366 4265Email: burnside@burnside.sa.gov.auWeb: http://www.burnside.sa.gov.au29


Other Council Areas Contact ListAdelaide <strong>City</strong> Council8203 7203<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Campbelltown 8366 9222<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Norwood Payneham<strong>and</strong> St Peters8366 4555<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Prospect 8269 5355<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Unley 8372 5111<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Walkerville 8342 7100Department Chart<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnside</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Bus30


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