Planning for a successful journey in Health and Aged Care Management

Prepared By:

Australian College of Health Service Executives

The Leadership & Learning network of Health and Aged Care professionals in Management

Embarking on a career in Health and Aged Care Management today requires tools and support every step of the way.

Every Health and Aged Care professional will face many challenges throughout their journey.

Facing these challenges without support may prevent you from reaching your goals.

Having the right strategy and equipment will help ensure you successfully reach your destination.

• Has been guiding Health Service professionals for over 60 years.• The largest professional body representing Health and Aged Care management with over 3,000 members.• We are the only multi-disciplinary College in Health and Aged Care management.

ACHSE brings excellent credentials to help you on your journey

•Includes• Chief Executive Officers• Managers from nursing, allied & community health, business/finance areas, primary health, general practice, aged care & Aboriginal health.• Executive Directors • Clinicians• Consultants • Academics & students

ACHSE brings excellent credentials to help you on your journey

You will be supported with industry leading tools

Peer Exchange• Emerging Health Managers, Rural Health, Nurse Managers and other special interest groups.• Business and professional networking.• International linkages through study tours and learning sets and our branches in New Zealand and Hong Kong.• Chapters and regional groups.

Knowledge Building• Online access to seminar papers and reference material and webcasts.•ACHSE Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management .• ACHSE Quarterly newsletters• Professional development through National Congress, State Conferences,forums and workshops all at member rates.• Fellowship Examination Study Groups.

Self Development• Books and resources from ACHSE and the Library• Career management support through workshops and individual consultations• Management competency assessment tools• Mentoring Program• Leadership Programs & Learning Sets

Recognition of life long learning• Confirmation and recognition of continuing professional development activities• Acknowledgment of membership through use of post nominals AFCHSE and FCHSE

How do I get started with ACHSE?

• Simply log onto the ACHSE site and fill in the online application or complete and return a membership form.• For a tax deductible investment of around $320 you will be on your way.• Your application will be processed within 2 weeks and you will be mailed a new member pack and invited to join local events. • The College is only as good as the contribution of its members. Join & contribute to a vibrant learning body.

Confidently manage your career with the support and tools of the ACHSE

“Join the ACHSE, the best career decision you will make”.

Visit our website atwww.achse.org.au