ACA Professional Development

Webinars:

2025

• February 28: Bridging the Gap: Understanding and supporting residents with cognitive changes
• January 31: Bridging the gap: Enhancing communication and cultural competence in older adults

2024

• October 1: Implementing emergency management plans & business continuity in Aged Residential Care
• September 24: Assisted dying in ARC for health professionals and health service providers

28 February: Bridging the Gap: Understanding and supporting residents with cognitive changes

With presenter Orquidea Tamayo Mortera (She/Her) – MNZM, MProfPrac, Cert DRT, DipDemCare (NZ Registered Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and current president for the New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists Inc., and the National Therapeutic Recreation Lead for Summerset Group Holdings Ltd)

• Click here to download Orquidea Tamayo Mortera’s presentation slides

31 January: Bridging the gap: Enhancing communication and cultural competence in older adults

With presenter Kathy Kirby (Director and Registered Nurse, Thrive Aged Care Consultants)

• Click here to download Kathy Kirby’s presentation slides

01 October: Implementing emergency management plans & business continuity in Aged Residential Care

With presenter Andy Wisheart (Senior Advisor, North Island Business Continuity, Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ)

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24 September: Assisted dying in ARC for health professionals and health service providers

With presenter Wayne Naylor (CEO, Hospice NZ)