Thursday 22nd April 2010

8.00am

Registrations open-  Waipuna conference rooms

Working Together – Strategic Directions

9.00am

Mihi Whakatau
Welcome from Conference Chair

9.15am

Working Together We Can – Strategic Directions in Services for Older People
NZCCSS Council representative

9.30am

Conference Opening Keynote Address
“Let us be clear about who we are: values based, faith driven, spirituality integrated and community focused”
Sandra Hills, CEO Benetas, Australia Sponsor: The Selwyn Foundation

10.20am

Morning Tea: Trade exhibition area

10.50am

Keynote Speaker
“Making a Difference in Challenging Environments”
John Lonergan, Governor Mountjoy Prison, Ireland.
Hosted by Nga Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Ministries New Zealand Trust

11.40am

Special Guest Speaker - Working Together With Older People
“Five Star Accommodation”
Keith Bracey, television personality and aged residential care resident

12.00pm

Lunch : Trade Exhibition area

Working Together We Can Respond Well to Change and Build on Our Strengths

12.45pm

Panel discussion
Together We Can Achieve Good Quality Services -
Including representatives from Health & Disability Commission, Ministry of Health, Service Provider and Unions

1.30pm

Concurrent Workshops Sessions 1 & 2  “Responding to Change”
Two 45 minute workshops in three streams.
A: Home & Community
B: Residential Aged Care
C: Leadership & Strategy

3.00 pm

Afternoon Tea : Trade  exhibition Area

3.30pm

5pm

Concurrent Workshops Sessions 3 & 4 “Building on our Strengths”
Two 45 minute workshops in three streams
A: Home & Community
B: Residential Aged Care
C: Leadership & Strategy
Free time

6.30pm  

Trade Exhibitors Speed Meeting and pre-dinner Drinks
Sponsor: Programmed Property Service

7.00pm till late

Conference Dinner: ABBA Gold retro party

Friday 23rd April 2010

8.00am

8.45am

 Tai Chi hosted by ACC Falls Prevention Team

Karakia

Together We Can Cross Cultural Divides and Walk in Each Others Shoes

9.00am

Keynote Speaker
Not-for-profit, faith-based – why working together is the way of the future.
Rod Oram, Business Commentator

9.45am

Keynote Speaker
“Dementia Care – Walking in Each Others Shoes means we won’t get lost”
Dr Matthew Croucher, Canterbury District Health Board
Sponsor: Careerforce

10.30am

Morning Tea :Trade exhibition

11.00am

Concurrent Workshops Session 5 & 6 “Culture and Cooperation”
Two 45 minute workshops in three streams
A: Home & Community
B: Residential Aged Care
C: Leadership & Strategy

12.30pm

Lunch : Trade Exhibiton

 Together We Can Motivate, Share and Inform each Other

1.15pm

Minister’s address to the conference – Hon John Carter , Minister for Senior Citizens, Care and Support of Older People - how can we work together to meet present and future needs?

1.45pm

Concurrent Workshops Sessions 7 & 8 “Moving Forward Together”
Two 45 minute workshops in three streams
A: Home & Community
B: Residential Aged Care
C: Leadership & Strategy

3.15– 3.45

Conference Keynote Closing Address
“Working Together – What Will We Take Away From This Conference?”
John Lonergan

 Poroporaki and Conference Close