Catalyst Newsletter | August 4th
Around the Ministers Table
Over the last few months, our focus has been to meet with several of the new State Ministers including Hon. Katrine Hildyard MP (Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well), Hon. Blair Boyer MP (Minister for Health) and Hon. Kyam Maher (Attorney General) with the aim to continue to build and maintain strong working relationships with ministers who support the vision and the work we do at Catalyst Foundation.
Our conversations were foremost about how we as a collective can best support older South Australians. Our mission is to support and guide people to access independent information, services and support, so that they are informed to make important decisions and empowered to keep asking questions.
A recent meeting with Minister Hildyard was about sharing information about the most common reasons why people call our telephone information service.
These are some of the top reasons why people call Catalyst Foundation:
Our emphasis is about working collaboratively with government, service providers, and other businesses to ensure people receive the best quality care and support.
– CEO Rosetta Rosa
We've been busy...
Catalyst Foundation Networking Event – 27th July
We were delighted to host this networking event as a thank you gesture for the continued support shown by the organisations and individuals that surround Catalyst Foundation.
As well as being an opportunity to collaborate and connect, this night was also an opportunity for us to share the successes and ongoing services that Catalyst Foundation proudly delivers.
MCCSA Community Leaders Information Forum
Luisa and Thomas were pleased to deliver three information sessions for community leaders from Turkish, Brazilian and Czech communities.
Art of Ageing Well Forum
We attended this free community expo with a focus on staying active and connecting with local services and activities.
Spotlight
Julie visited 95 general practices in the Northern Metro Adelaide to promote the
Care Finder program.
On behalf of Catalyst Foundation, Julie Lawrie has delivered a Care Finder Outreach Program to Medical Practices in the Northern Adelaide Metro Region.
This initiative successfully increased awareness of the Care Finder program, strengthened relationships with primary care providers and created opportunities for future referrals of older people requiring intensive support to access aged care services.
Julie also established face to face relationships with GP staff, fostering long term collaboration and ensuring staff understood the purpose and the referral process for the Care Finder program.
We're looking forward to...
Adelaide DAL Expo
Free event with 200+ exhibitors!
FRI 16 – SAT 17 OCT
10AM – 3PM
Adelaide Showground
Tax Help Program
Free and confidential help by an ATO-trained volunteer.
✅ Lodge your tax return
Bookings Essential – now till the end of October.
Training & Education
We have a busy quarter ahead delivering training workshops, educational courses and presentations.
Resource Highlight
Respite Care and Carer Support
Access our resources on respite care and carer support including our up-to-date respite vacancy reports, financial benefits, and companion concessions.
DAL Expo
South Australia’s largest Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo held annually in Adelaide and regionally.
Retirement Housing Directory
South Australia’s no.1 resource for vacancies in both Retirement Villages and Rental Housing for seniors.
Catalyst Foundation
Empowering older people, communities and the care sector in SA. Explore our services and resources.
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