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Jacqui Tibbits, Director Consultivation
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By Jacqui Tibbits, Director Consultivation  The Coronavirus outbreak has helped raise awareness of loneliness and social isolation within our communities with a focus on those who are vulnerable including older people. The presence of the virus coupled with instructions to stay at home is seeing an increase in community connections and innovation including on-line community groups, adopt a neighbour schemes, and for people to connect or reconnect. One such initiative is the use of red and green cards for vulnerable people to use however I believe there is some caution to be taken.
By Jacqui Tibbits, Director  Elder Abuse: to think it doesn’t happen is ludicrous. Sad but true. Painful, yes. Frightening, absolutely.
Yesterday, I read a dreadful article from the ABC News. It made me feel sick to my core. A young Mum with early onset dementia enters residential aged care for appropriate and quality care and support. Her husband is unable to care for her at home for he is living with motor neurone disease (MND) - already a devastating situation for this family. We know that in most cases accessing residential care for a loved one isn’t an easy thing to do. This decision is often full of anguish, guilt and pure raw emotions. The New Aged Care Quality Standards: Y2K all over again? By Jacqui Tibbits, Director Consultivation  Are you ready for the new Aged Care Quality Standards? Pic: Australian Government As the end of 1999 neared there was growing concern for computer formatting, storage and programmes. Risk managers, IT consultants, business executives and everyday people were gripped with Y2K or millennium bug issues. There were thoughts online calendars wouldn’t work, archives would be lost and computers would fail. I remember those days and the growing hysteria, the streaming of news articles and chatter and gossip through offices, shops and social gatherings. We held our breath as the new century dawned and the hype and hysteria of Y2K deflated like a balloon during a good party.
As the 1 July 2019 nears and the new streamlined Aged Care Quality Standards take effect I find myself thinking back to 1999, the Y2K scare and their similarities. Both changes have lead in times, opportunities to identify difficulties, manage risk, and plan for possible consequences while dread and fear slowly creeps in and takes hold. Suicide Prevention in Aboriginal & Indigenous CommunitiesBy Jacqui Tibbits, Director Consultivation  Welcome to country and opening address by Aunty Liz Hayden. The WA Statewide Suicide Prevention Network (WASSPN) has been established to support a more connected suicide prevention community for Western Australia. The network connects individuals, groups and organisations to build relationships, share practices and research.
Two forums are held each year in Autumn and Spring with a topic chosen by the WASSPN's membership. The 2019 Autumn Forum held Tuesday 12 March was on Suicide Prevention in WA's Aboriginal Communities. By Jacqui Tibbits, Director Consultivation  Supporting middle-managers during organisational change is essential for effective and sustainable change implementation. Middle-managers have a crucial role to play in successfully implementing organisational change however these times can also be very difficult for them.
 Person-centred services are a key feature for people accessing disability supports. Source Flickr
On the 1 July 2018 the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) assumed responsibility for the delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Western Australia. Covering all government-funded disability services in the state it is anticipated the NDIS will be rolled out by 30 June 2020 through a staged implementation. By Jacqui Tibbits, Director Consultivation
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Jacqui TibbitsJacqui is a positive change management specialist with a penchant for public speaking. 
Susan JohnsonSusan has expertise in cognitive behaviour therapy, narrative therapy & mindfulness. Guest bloggersGuest bloggers are invited to contribute to the Consultivation blog. If you have an idea, concept or perspective you would like to share please contact Jacqui at Consultivation.
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