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Putting aged care on the agenda Discover how the DHAA Aged Care Chapter is going from strength to strength The Aged Care Chapter has created a very supportive community of likeminded, passionate people who care greatly about promoting oral health to people in RACFs. I felt the workload of the Program to be achievable, even with working full time and having two young children. Most importantly I have always felt incredibly supported. At all times I have been able to contact the creators of the chapter, who somehow always have the time to reply. Because of the Chapter, I’m a part of an incredible network of incredible
people all across Australia.“ “I found the course and presenters very encouraging and motivating. I particularly enjoyed the zoom meetings and always felt very welcomed and kept up to date with everything happening behind the scenes. “ Now that she has completed the Education Program, she has big plans: “My colleague and I have started our own company, ResiDental Solutions, and as of July this year we are proud to be providing preventive oral health services in RACFs on the Fleurieu
Service modelling, practice support, tools and resources
Business development and marketing support
Ongoing skills development and maintaining competence
The four pillars Education program and initial assessment
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he DHAA Aged Care Chapter was established in 2021 to support members in developing a professionally satisfying and viable oral health service in aged care. The DHAA has also set an ambitious goal to have half of the residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in Australia being regularly serviced onsite by an oral health practitioner by July 2026. To build capacity and equip members with the appropriate skills to meet the special needs in RACFs, DHAA Aged Care Chapter members may enrol in the eight module online education program delivered through a self-directed learning approach. In addition to the education program, chapter members have access to marketing support, resources and aged care specific CPD. SA member Gemma Collins is a graduate of our education program, and this is what she thinks of the program: “I thoroughly enjoyed the education program and the Aged Care Chapter. I found every module interesting and I became more motivated as I progressed through the program. I now have all the resources and knowledge to better support our older community.
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