Care Forward

22/07/2025

Our clinical staff are at the centre of everything we do, and right now we're looking for the key position of Assistant Manager Care Partnership & Clinical Stream. Could this be you? Please reach out to us for more information or connect with more information via Seek.

Lead and support clinical care teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes through strategic coordination, mentorship, and quality oversight.

04/06/2025

We love this Generations Connect program combining the strengths of COTA Tasmania and YNOT. What's not to love about bringing the generations together across the digital divide?

Please consider supporting this by encouraging a young person you know to be involved!

Are you aged 16 years or over and passionate about helping others? Join a rewarding intergenerational project the bridges the digital divide – and make a real difference in someone’s life.

💡 What’s involved?

• Complete flexible 5-hour training in the Be Connected Young Mentors Program
• Visit aged care homes to offer face-to-face digital support
• Help with simple tasks like using smartphones, video calls, email, or browsing the internet
• Be a friendly guide for someone learning to stay connected online

💬 What you will gain:

✔️ Valuable volunteering experience
✔️ Improved communication and leadership skills
✔️ Community service hours or resume boost
✔️ The chance to truly change someone’s life
✔️ Free training, resources, and ongoing support from COTA Tasmania

🙌 Get Involved!

Whether you're a student, young leader, or simply eager to give back — this is your chance to be part of something meaningful.

📧 To sign up or learn more, contact: Mel Knuckey - MelK@cotatas.org.au | 📞03 6231 3265

Youth Network of Tasmania

04/06/2025

We’ve been a bit quiet online lately, mostly because we’ve been working hard to make the transition to Support at Home straightforward for our Home Care Package participants. Today we received the news that the start of the Aged Care Act and the Support at Home program have been deferred until 1 November 2025.

Although we're excited to get started with Support at Home, this is good news. It means that we can continue to work to make this change the very best it can be, alongside our wonderful participants, staff and sector partners.

Support at Home is a once in a generation change to the way Aged Care is delivered in Australia, bringing great improvements to millions of Australians. As we continue to get ready, we’d like to say thank you to all our participants and staff for being with us so far, and that we’re looking forward to the next era of Support at Home in Tasmania.

28/04/2025

Thanks to Alan White! He's one of those precious Aussie men who are talking about continence health and issues.

If you would like to learn more about continence, particularly if you are working through prostate-related issues, this talk is for you!

Meet Alan White !

Speaker at "Let’s Talk About Continence Health: Hobart"

Alan has been a member of Continence Health Australia’s Consumer Advisory Committee since 2020 and uses his lived experience to advocate for greater awareness and support.

After experiencing continence issues following his prostate cancer treatment, Alan reached out for help. He now manages his continence well and is passionate about encouraging others to do the same.

He and his wife Fiona also run the Bayside-Kingston Prostate Cancer Support Group, offering connection and care to others navigating similar experiences.

Alan will be joining us at our free community event "Let’s Talk About Continence Health: Hobart" at to share his journey and insights.

Come along to hear his story and join the conversation.
📍 Location: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart
🗓️ Date: Saturday 10 May 2025
🕚 Time: 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Together, we can make continence health more visible and supported in the community🧡

🔗 Learn more and register: https://continence.eventsair.com/ncoi25/lets-talk-about-registration

17/04/2025

Warm wishes for a restful Easter from all of us at Care Forward!

Our offices won't be open on Good Friday 18 April or Easter Monday 21
April. If you call on these days and leave a message, we will return your call on the first business day after Easter, Tuesday 22 April.

If you require urgent changes to your services, please call our after hours number, 1300 729 979.

31/03/2025

If you are in the north west, see if you can make it along to this offering from the Wicking Dementia Centre on the serious power of laughter!

Explore the surprising impacts of humour on health in this unique mix of comedy and expert insights.

In times of growing social isolation and health challenges, could laughter offer unexpected benefits? Our scientists, industry experts and researchers join forces with comedy acts to unpack how humour might support well-being and strengthen connections.

📅Date: Thursday, 10 April 2025
⏲️Time: 6pm - 7.30pm AEST
📌Location: The Makers - Technology and Innovation Hub, 2 Bass Hwy, Parklands TAS, University of Tasmania, Cradle Coast Campus

Tickets are free but essential, secure yours now to avoid missing out. To find out more click on the below link.
👉🏻https://shorturl.at/KVLBu

31/03/2025

Are you passionate about delivering top-notch care and supporting older north west Tasmanians in their daily activities? Care Forward is now looking for Home Independence Assistants in the north west. Check out https://www.seek.com.au/care-forward-jobs/in-Tasmania-TAS?jobId=83114544&type=standard to see how you can join a team that values excellence, compassion and continuous growth!

21/03/2025

We're big fans at Care Forward of the opportunities the UTAS Wicking Dementia Centre offers Tasmanians to learn more about many diseases that impact older Tasmanians, such as Parkinson's Disease and Dementia. Please take a look at this course. The courses are free and you can access them wherever you are, as long as you have an internet connection.

✨Exciting News!✨
We're thrilled to announce that today we launch our brand-new MND MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)! Dive into the world of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) with our comprehensive, interactive, and FREE online course designed for everyone – from curious minds to healthcare professionals.

🔍 What to Expect:
In-depth modules on MND research, diagnosis, and treatment
Expert insights from leading neurologists and researchers
Interactive quizzes and engaging multimedia content
A supportive community of learners

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and make a difference. Enroll now and be part of the movement to understand and combat MND!

👉 Enrol Here: https://mooc.utas.edu.au/course/20279

21/03/2025

At Care Forward, our clinical focus and support is one of the things that sets us apart as providers of home care.

If you live in the north west of Tasmania and are an enrolled or registered nurse, please look at the ad in Seek and reach out to us about this opportunity. We'd love to hear from you!

https://www.seek.com.au/care-forward-jobs?jobId=82946033&type=standard

12/03/2025

We're hiring! Are you an accounts payable champion? The aged care sector offers amazing opportunities for accounting minds. If you're based in the south, we'd love to hear from you! Please visit https://www.seek.com.au/accounts-payable-jobs/in-All-Hobart-TAS?jobId=82704125&type=standard

11/03/2025

Every day, Health Direct and Care@Home are two valuable phone services available to all Tasmanians. Health Direct is particularly useful if you or someone you're caring for are feeling unwell and you're just not sure what to do next. Call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 to speak to a Registered Nurse 24/7.

Are you or your loved one feeling unwell today? The right treatment option depends on your symptoms and how serious your illness or injury is.

🧑‍⚕️If you're not sure what to do, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak to a Registered Nurse 24/7. To speak with a Healthdirect maternal child health nurse, call 1300 882 432. If needed, you may be offered a call back from a GP.

🩺 See your GP for your routine and general health care needs. To find an after-hours GP service, visit www.tasafterhours.com.

💊 Find an after-hours pharmacy at www.tasafterhours.com. You may be able to access one refill of eligible prescription-only medication if you need it urgently.

📞 Register with Care@home on 1800 973 363, if you have respiratory symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 to receive around-the-clock virtual care and support from our medical team.

➕ Bulk-billed Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Hobart, Bridgewater, Launceston and Devonport are operating. They provide treatment for urgent illnesses and injuries that do not require the Emergency Department.
🔗 Visit https://www.health.tas.gov.au/patients/know-your-treatment-options-right-care-right-place/medicare-urgent-care-clinics for opening hours.

📞 Call Access Mental Health on 1800 332 388 (24/7) for immediate counselling support, information about the Tasmanian mental health system and referral to public mental health services.

🚑 If you have a serious and life-threatening illness or injury, call triple zero (000) or visit the nearest Emergency Department.

🔗 For more information on your care options in Tasmania, including after-hours, visit: www.health.tas.gov.au/rightcare

09/03/2025

Care Forward offices will be closed today to celebrate the institution of the 8 hour day in 1856. Although we won't be in the office that day, our afterhours phone will be manned on 1300 364 876.