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A collaboration between the Southern Metro Community Passenger Network and the SSRG has produced a series of 3 short films about the issues surrounding Dementia and Driving.

To receive the Dementia and Driving paper resource, please email the SSRG Project Officer

The first film about the warning signs can be viewed at this link

The second film discusses having a successful conversation about giving up driving and can be viewed at this link

The third film highlights transport options for those who are no longer driving due to dementia and can be viewed at this link

Welcome to the Southern Services Reform Group (SSRG) website. This website has been developed as a project tool of the SSRG Collaborative Project.

The Southern Services Reform Group (SSRG) is a Collaborative Project supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

The project aims to support the implementation of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and other aged care reforms, build capacity of the aged care sector, establish and maintain partnerships and support best practice and innovation.

The project is supported by its members, through the Steering Committee and workgroups. Managers from across the sector, nominate to stand for the Steering Committee every two years or as positions become vacant. They meet at least bi-monthly and discuss emerging issues across the sector and monitor and support workgroup projects.

Current priorities of SSRG:

Aged Care Reforms

Wellness and Reablement

Research to inform best practice

Ageing and Technology

The goals of the project include:

• Developing creative and innovative ways of delivering the Commonwealth Home Support Programme
• Identifying and promoting opportunities for service innovation and reform
• Increasing networks and the breadth of partnerships
• Encouraging efficient and effective use of resources within the Commonwealth Home Support Programme

Creating opportunities for service providers in the aged care sector to work collaboratively together

Workgroups

Workgroups are comprised of representatives from service providers who offer services to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme target group. Workgroups are established to focus on regionally specific projects. It is also an opportuntiy for collaboration and sharing.

Workgroups established in 2016 and 2017:

Aged Care Pathways

Ageing and Technology

Dementia

This website has been developed to support efficient communication across the sector and to record and promote the project's activities and achievements.

If you would like more information about the project contact the Project Officer at [email protected] or phone 8384 0758.

The Collaborative Projects

This film is about the diverse work the collaborative projects have been involved in. It demonstrats how the work links to the 4 strategic aims - collaboration, reform, engagement and responsiveness.

View the film at this link

Collaborative Projects Strategic Aims

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*Every effort has been made to ensure the app is current

Historical SSRG e-newsletters

Southern Services Issue 1 April 2013

Seniors Southern Services directory E-Newsletter May 2013

Southern Soapbox Issue 2 August 2013

Southern Soapbox Issue 3 December 2013

Southern Soapbox Issue 4 May 2014

Southern Soapbox Issue 5 December 2014