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ACQ strives to be the media’s preferred commentator on aged care issues within the State.

While faced with the challenges of communicating the complexities of the aged care industry to the everyday person, ACQ consistently delivers a united voice in the media for its members.

The following media resources produced by the Association aim to improve the industry’s standing within the Queensland community and encourage more sensitive and thoughtful discussion of negative issues regarding aged care in the media.

Call for health shake-up to include aged care – ABC News

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ACQ CEO Anton Kardash backed Deputy Premier Paul Lucas’ calls for aged care to be included in the Federal Government's public health overhaul in an ABC interview. See the full article Call for Health Shake Up

Robot a Revolution in Aged Care

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Two weeks on, the State Conference was still creating a buzz as the popular ‘Matilda’ aged care robot previewed at the conference was featured in The Sunday-Mail.

Matilda’s inventor and La Trobe University associate Professor Dr Rajiv Khosla said the as the ageing population continues to place strain on the aged care sector, greater support for the independence of elderly people was necessary.

Matilda is set for trial at an as yet undisclosed aged care facility in Queensland. You can read the article by clicking the following link Robot a Revolution in Aged Care

Aged Care Industry ‘Excellence in Care’ Winners Announced

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Three (3) awards for excellence were presented to dedicated workers in the aged care industry at a ceremony at Conrad Jupiter’s on the Gold Coast last week.

The Aged Care Queensland Inc. “Excellence in Care Awards” promote and recognise excellence in a range of areas that contribute to the quality of life of older people, people with disabilities and/or their carers. The Awards also acknowledge efforts to increase public confidence and community involvement in aged and community services.

Alice Sattherwaite, Churches of Christ Care, Kenmore was the winner of the Employee Award. Alice says ‘It was quite humbling to receive the recognition and the award however one is aware of so many staff in our industry that are committed to providing the best care and also aiming to bring normality to the daily lives of our residents and clients. D & G Community Services Pty Ltd, Cairns was the winner of the Organisation Award with SSS Australia taking out the Industry Supporter Award.

These winners will now progress to the Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) National Awards along with other State winners to compete for National recognition. The overall winner will be announced in September in Tasmania.

These awards are open to any employed staff of an aged care facility, retirement village, community care service or organisation providing care services. Nominations for 2011 will be open in October 2010.

For further information contact:

Barry Ashcroft
Deputy CEO, Aged Care Queensland
Phone: 07 3725 5555

19 March 2010 – Minister for Health’s keynote address to ACQ State Conference

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Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Paul Lucas addressed the ACQ State Conference on his vision for aged care in Queensland. The Minister has generously agreed to provide ACQ with his address for all members to read in their own time.Paul Lucas' Keynote Address

20 March 2010 – AAP: Aged care spaces chronically deficient: Lucas

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Queensland Health Minister Paul Lucas has appealed to the federal government in his address to the ACQ conference to boost aged-care accommodation. Anton Kardash backed the Minister.Aged Care Spaces Chronically Deficient: Lucas

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