Ageing Volunteers in Aged Care

Date: Thursday 10 October 2024
Time: 10am to 11.30am SA | 10.30am to 12pm VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS | 9am to 10.30am NT | 9.30am to 11am QLD | 7.30am to 9am WA
Presenter: Lyle Steffensen from Lockton

Join us for an informative panel discussion focusing on the risk and insurance considerations of managing an ageing volunteer workforce in the aged care sector.

Volunteers are often integral to delivering care and support within aged care settings, contributing significantly to the well-being of those they serve. Given the crucial role of volunteers, it is essential for aged care organisations to thoroughly understand and address the associated risks and insurance needs.

This panel discussion will provide valuable insights into managing challenges, ensuring that your volunteer workforce remains safe, well-supported and able to continue their essential contributions effectively.

KEY TOPICS
WHS Risk Management Considerations: Kristy Nicholson, Head of Workplace Health & Safety at Lockton, will explore the unique workplace health and safety risks associated with ageing volunteers in an aged care setting. Kristy will cover a range of challenges including the specific risks relevant to ageing volunteers within the aged care sector and considerations in response to the evolving WHS legal landscape.

Insurance Considerations: Justin Bell, National Manager – Group Risk at Lockton, will delve into the insurance implications of engaging ageing volunteers. Justin will provide information about Volunteers Personal Accident (PA) Insurance, explaining its purpose, age limits, and how it compares to other forms of coverage such as Workers Compensation, Public Liability, and Private Health Insurance.

FACILITATOR
Lyle Steffensen, Manager - Industry Strategy & Innovation, at Health & Community Services, Lockton
With over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, Lyle possesses a unique and diverse background, having held pivotal leadership roles in both corporate and governmental organisations within the health & community care and insurance sectors. Lyle is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand Insurance Institute. Her accomplishments include being recognised as an Elite Woman in Insurance (2019-2022), a Top Global 100 Broker (2021), and a recipient of the Insurance Business Hot List (2020-2022).

ABOUT LOCKTON
Lockton is the largest privately-owned global insurance broker, specialising in tailored risk management and insurance advisory solutions for Australian aged care organisations.

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