Nancy Fung
Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Hope Holistic Care
Nancy brings 40 years of diverse experience across nursing, aged care management, consulting, and teaching in clinical and tertiary settings. Passionate about holistic care, she advocates for meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of older adults. As Founder and COO of Hope Holistic Care, she focuses on serving Chinese Australians in their preferred language. Nancy has helped establish multiple aged care homes and is committed to training more aged care workers with Chinese linguistic skills to address growing demand in this demographic. She holds a Master in Nursing Administration NSW University and PhD from Biola University on Education: Problem Based Learning in Nursing and Theological Education
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11:00
Panel: Balancing Cultural Sensitivity, Personal Autonomy and Safety in Home-Based Services
Assessing risks according to cultural needs and personal preferences
Supporting consumers to undertake tasks and build their independence
Monitoring consumers to track their physical and mental well-being and reviewing needs to ensure their safe living at home
Streamlining communication and the escalation of risks within an organisation