In a “serious breach of trust” a care worker stole a resident’s bank card withdrawing thousands of cash before handing herself in, a court has heard. Kellie Ann Telford, 49, faced the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court on Tuesday after stealing $18,567 from the woman in her care. The Mil-Lel woman, who worked at Lambert Lodge for about seven years, was able to access the 67-year-old retiree’s bank card and PIN. The police prosecutor said Telford used the card roughly once a fortnight between June 28, 2019, and January 24, 2020, only turning herself in after an ATM swallowed the stolen card. The court heard she “fully admitted” during her police interview she had “no right to withdraw the money”. “She believed at that point that the card may have been reported as lost or stolen and that’s when she immediately notified the manager,” the police prosecutor said. “Matters of this nature are quite serious to the community. It’s a serious breach of trust.” On Thursday, Telford’s defence lawyer, Jarrad Sim, said the offending began as she was living week-to-week and claimed her employer often was late to pay her. “That was a significant imposition to her and at times felt desperate as a result,” Mr Sim said. Telford’s court appearance occurred after the Adult Safe Guarding Unit delivered its first annual report into elder abuse earlier this year. It reported 946 calls were made to the SA Elder Abuse Prevention phone line in 2019-20 highlighting financial abuse was the most common form. Telford is expected to be sentenced in December.
November 15, 2021
ProCare, New Zealand’s largest network of primary healthcare professionals, has announced several changes to its Co-operative Board following last night’s 2021 Annual General Meeting. Three new directors have been appointed to the Board for a three-year term: Independent Director – Donovan Clarke (Ngati Te Ata, Waikato-Tainui and Ngati Hine) Elected Director – Dr Wiki Gillespie (Ngati Kahungunu) Elected Director – Dr Jodie O’Sullivan. Additionally, Dr Craig King has been re-elected for a further three-year term. Furthermore, Dr Neil Hefford and Dr Stephanie Taylor are stepping down from the Co-operative Board after serving eight and four years respectively. However, Stephanie will remain as a Director of the PHO Board for now.
November 15, 2021
Members of Australia’s peak cross-disability advocacy organisation welcomed a new board member and the reappointment of two current board members at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last night. People with Disability Australia (PWDA) members approved the appointment of President, Samantha Connor, Vice-President, Kelly Cox, and Treasurer, Suresh Rajan. Members also approved the appointment of a new board director, West Australian peer support and disability advocate Clare Gibellini. All other current directors, Craig Andrews, Andrew Fairbairn, Marayke Jonkers and Nicole Lee continue in their roles.
November 15, 2021
The Chairman of the Anglican Community Services Board, Mr Greg Hammond OAM has today announced the appointment of Mr Simon Miller as the next CEO, commencing in February 2022.
November 12, 2021
United Workers’ Union (108V) and Australian Unity Limited T/A Australian Unity have a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) on foot before Fair Work Commissioner Matheson, by Telephone AEDT (NSW Time) in Sydney today
November 12, 2021
Estia Investments Pty Ltd is facing a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) today before Fair Work Commissioner Wilson (Video using Microsoft Teams) in Melbourne (Treanor)
November 12, 2021
CPL – Choice Passion Life is facing a s.394 (application for unfair dismissal remedy) before Fair Work Commissioner Spencer in Chambers in Brisbane at 11.30am today (Devling).
November 12, 2021
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (145V) and the ACT Government T/A Canberra Health Services have a s.739 (application to deal with a dispute) being contested before Deputy President Dean by telephone AEDT (ACT Time) in Canberra.
