Together We’re Better

Improving Health Outcomes for People with Intellectual disability

This workshop equips Supported Independent Living (SIL) Team Leaders and House Coordinators with knowledge and skills to assist their teams to support the health needs of clients with intellectual disability.

Disability service providers play a crucial role in promoting preventative health behaviours and supporting health interventions. Research shows that annual health assessments are more effective when initiated by the patient or their carer. However, the disability workforce is highly casualised, and providers often receive limited training and development funding. This workshop aims to bridge this gap by offering essential training and fostering collaboration between service providers and primary care.

Workshop Overview

This workshop is designed to equip team leaders with essential knowledge and skills to support their staff working with clients with intellectual disability. Key areas covered include:

Preventative Health: Understanding the importance of preventative health measures.
Collaborative Relationships: Building effective partnerships with primary care providers.
Annual Health Assessments: Supporting and facilitating Annual Health Assessments.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Providing support for clients with intellectual disability at the end of life.

Details

Time and date:

2 June 2025, 9am (for a 9:30 start) – 3pm.
Lunch and refreshments provided.

Target Audience:

This event is free and open to Supported Intendent Living (SIL) Team Leaders/House Coordinators in the Central and Eastern Sydney region. Previous participants are welcome to attend.

Presenters:

Dr Jessica Murphy, GP and Intellectual Disability Educator
Catherine Mulcahy, Disability Training Consultant
Maria Heaton, Intellectual Disability Palliative Care Lead, Clinical Nurse Consultant (South Eastern Sydney LHD)
Gavin Begbie, Clinical Nurse Consultant and Team Lead of the Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team (South Eastern Sydney LHD)
CESPHN Project GROW Team

Venue:

CESPHN Office Training Rooms Tower A, Level 5 201 Coward St Mascot

Transport and parking:

We recommend using public transport to access the CESPHN office. Mascot train station is a short walk from the CESPHN office. Time limited street parking is available on surrounding streets. Paid parking is available in private carparks close to office, we suggest researching and booking in advance.

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This workshop is being delivered as a component of CESPHN’s Primary Care Enhancement Program: Project GROW. For further information please contact the Project GROW team at intellectualdisability@cesphn.com.au