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You will learn about the work that Meaningful Ageing Australia, Emmy Monash Aged Care, Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre, and Polcare have been undertaking to support intercultural and intergenerational activities and wellbeing across the different generations.
Facilitators
Rachael Wass - Chief Executive Officer, Meaningful Ageing Australia
Rachael is the CEO of Meaningful Ageing Australia (MAA), an innovative membership-based organisation dedicated to the social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of older people.
Meaningful Ageing members represent a wide range of world views and embrace inclusivity with the key aims of enabling meaning, purpose, and connection for all older Australians.
Rachael's most important role was a primary carer of an elderly parent for 15yrs and a volunteer in palliative care.
Rachael is the Co-Chair of the First Nations Workgroup and Member of National Aged Care Alliance; a Member of Federal Department Health & Ageing Sector Reference Group; Panel member of ACQC’s Consumers and Families Panel; an Advisor for ARIIA Palliative Care Knowledge & Expert Advisory Group; and an Advisory Committee Member of LGBTIQ+Health Silver Rainbow aged care program.
Maureen Shulsinger - Partnership and Community Engagement Manager, Emmy Monash Aged Care
Maureen is a trained physiotherapist and has worked in aged care for over three decades.
Maureen’s area of passion is focussing on promoting the full spectrum of wellbeing and the enablement of seniors in residential and community care.
For the past twelve years Maureen has managed the Partnership and Community Engagement Program at Emmy Monash Aged Care.
Maureen’s focus is on developing a vibrant and diverse lifestyle program by engaging over 70 volunteers and community partners including schools, synagogues, museums, musical groups and many more.
A specific area of interest for Maureen is the delivery of an intergenerational program for residents and school students of all ages with many school and community partners.
Furthermore, Maureen spends significant time in developing connections with universities and providing placements opportunities for students of various backgrounds and degrees.
Many of the programs at Emmy have been running for over a decade and have received awards, grants and recognition across the community and industry.
Bevan Toerien - General Manager, Spectrum Aged and Disability Services
Bevan is a vital member of Spectrum's Executive Leadership Team. He brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to enhancing aged and disability services. Bevan's journey reflects his unwavering dedication to serving communities and driving organisational excellence.
Over the past six years at Spectrum, Bevan's steadfast dedication to empowering others and fostering organisational success, particularly in serving multicultural communities, has been the bedrock of his professional ethos.
As the Executive General Manager of Spectrum's Aged and Disability services portfolio, Bevan remains devoted to leveraging his boundless energy and expertise to deliver impactful and unparalleled care to those in need.
Barbara Bailouni - CHSP Respite Coordinator, Polcare
Barbara is a CHSP Respite Coordinator for Polish Community Care Services (Polcare). Barbara's journey with Polcare started in 2016 as a volunteer doing physical activities, after which she joined a Social Support Groups Team as an Activities Worker.
Polish Community Care Services Inc. (PCCS), originally Polish Care Services is part of the Polish Community Council of Victoria. Since December 2015, PCCS is a public benevolent organisation providing community-based care and support services to older Polish-Australians and their carers, and people with disability.