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SUMMARY:Supporting carers in the palliative care setting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Supporting someone at the end of life can be a challenging and stressful time for carers. \nSupporting Carers in the Palliative Care Setting is designed to build the confidence of residential aged care staff\, palliative care teams and other palliative care professionals in supporting family and friend carers of patients/ clients/ residents who are approaching their end of life. \nThe training will explore: \n\nWho carers are and what they do\n\n\nThe NSW Carers (Recognition) Act 2010 and its purpose\n\n\nThe support needs of carers in palliative care settings\n\n\nServices and resources to support carers.\n\nFor further information email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/supporting-carers-palliative/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251202T103000
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SUMMARY:Invox National Care Partner Forum (online)
DESCRIPTION:The December National Care Partner forum explores early lessons from the first 30 days of Support at Home. Four hours online designed for care partners\, coordinators and team leaders. \nJoin the experts and your colleagues online to discover practical ways to adapt your Care Partner approach. \nPresale Tickets: $365 \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/invox-national-care-partner-forum-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251202T110000
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SUMMARY:Strengthened Quality Standards: Home care (online workshop)
DESCRIPTION:The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is running free online workshops on the Strengthened Quality Standards. These sessions are designed for Home Care service providers. \nThe workshops provide an overview of the structure and requirements of the strengthened Quality Standards\, and how they can be applied in your service setting. \nThe session uses a detailed case study to explore the application of the Standards and key considerations for providers. While specific Outcomes and Actions are considered as part of the case study\, we will not be discussing the application of the Standards to individual service settings. The session does not cover all the Outcomes and Actions of the Standards\, but draws on key elements relevant to the case study as an example of how providers might consider their obligations. \nThe session provides opportunities to discuss approaches and ideas with other participants. \nVarious dates to choose from: \n\n5 November 2025\, 10:00am – 11:30am (AEDT)\n18 November 2025\, 1:30pm – 3:00pm (AEDT)\n2 December 2025\, 11:00am – 12:30pm (AEDT)\n\nRegistration here . \nLogin to your ALIS account (Aged Care Learning Information Solution) and click Live Learning Sessions. \nOverview of Commission’s Live Learning Sessions here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/strengthened-quality-standards-home-care-online-workshop/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251204T143000
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SUMMARY:Accessing Aged Care Services (online session for community)
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by Carers NSW. \n\n\n\nMy Aged Care is the main entry point to access government funded aged care services in Australia. There are a wide range of services and supports available to support older people to stay at home longer\, including respite. However\, many carers find the aged care system to be confusing and difficult to navigate. Join us for a discussion on what services and supports are available\, choosing a provider\, fees and charges\, and who can help you get services in place. \nFor further information email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/accessing-aged-care-services-online-session-for-community/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251210T170000
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SUMMARY:First Nations Elders Wellbeing Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 National First Nations Elders Wellbeing Conference will be a transformative event\, bringing together aged care professionals\, service managers\, and frontline workers to engage in crucial discussions about the landmark changes introduced by Australia’s new aged care reforms. This conference provides a vital platform to network\, share insights\, and collaborate on the implementation of these reforms\, with a particular focus on My Aged Care’s consumer-directed care model\, the Support at Home program\, and the single assessment service. These initiatives are designed to empower frail older individuals living in the community by offering greater choice\, control\, and independence over their care\, allowing them to live safely and with dignity in their own homes. \nThe conference will delve into the successes and challenges of these reforms while exploring culturally appropriate models of support and engagement\, ensuring that First Nations Elders can live life on their own terms. Acknowledging the power of storytelling within Aboriginal & Torres Straits communities\, the event will highlight how cultural practices can foster healing and build stronger community connections\, setting a path for the future of aged care services. \nA central theme of the conference will be the continued empowerment of First Nations Elders\, ensuring they have true “choice and control” over their care. Attendees will work together to create culturally respectful\, adaptable resources and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of community services\, disability\, and aged care. This collaboration will ensure that First Nations Elders are equipped to make decisions that reflect their personal needs\, values\, and aspirations\, allowing them to live with respect\, autonomy\, and safety. \n​This conference aims to highlight the eight priority areas which My Aged Care clients identified as important to them\, based on the survey results outlined in the Consumer Experience Report (CER) for home-based and community-based aged care services. These priority areas include but are not limited to: control\, Interpersonal interaction\, Flexibility\, Local residence in Country\, Affordability\, Administrative and financial literacy\, Safety and Timeliness of service provision. Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Elders and their families would more likely access aged care services when it allows them to stay on Country\, being cared for by their own mob and the ability to maintain their connection to country\, culture and community. \n​The conference will also be a great resource and avenue to identify models of support and engagement that reflect various cultural practices of our communities\, to ensure that First Nations Peoples who are frail aged can live life their way. Sharing stories and story-telling is so strong in Aboriginal communities\, in that it leads the way to support healing in our community so we can move forward and get things right. Reflecting the importance of culturally respectful planning resources and tools to adapt the changes in community services\, disability and aged care sectors\, that is our Elders will have “choice and control” over their own lives and empowered to make decisions for their own care\, according to their personal needs and wants. \nFurthermore\, the conference also aims to give a voice to frail aged\, over 50 years old Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Elders and their family carers to share their needs\, their concerns and share their story and experiences. Similarly\, this conference presents a chance for Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander frontline aged care support workers\, mainstream community and allied health workers serving First Nations Peoples who are frail aged\, to engage with industry leaders and peers\, learn cutting edge innovations and techniques as well as hear firsthand experiences from Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Community Elders . The conference will also examine innovative ways to activate and engage family carers in employment opportunities and challenge delegates individually and collectively to identify the way forward for their organisations. This conference is for anyone who is interested in strengthening and upholding the rights of our Elders. With a rich diversity of speakers\, delegates and exhibitors\, this two-day conference will empower you\, inspire you and invigorate your passion for supporting your clients to reach their goals of keeping their independence and stay at home for as long as they can\, stay on Country as safe as they can. \nThe 2025 National First Nations Elder’s Wellbeing Conference focuses on how service providers are finding ways to deliver high quality support to First Nations peoples who are frail aged in the My Aged Care context to tackle some of the difficult issues that have threatened to derail the delivery of My Aged Care in our communities. The conference themes include: \n\n\nControl Over Health & Wellbeing \n\n\nCommunity Living – housing and supported living accommodation \n\n\nResidential and Centre-based Day Respite Services \n\n\nMobility & Transport \n\n\nLife skills\, education and employment \n\n\nAged Care Workforce Sector Development \n\n\nGeriatric Nurse Patient Ratio in Residential Facilities \n\n\nTechnology & Innovations \n\n\nReablement \n\n\nThe conference will highlight how service providers are working together\, with government and with Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander peoples and their families to find innovative ways to address the above topics. The conference will include keynote speakers\, practical workshops and concurrent sessions as well as yarning circles and interactive panel discussions. \nThe conference is not politically based\, rather should be seen as an opportunity to access information that is not readily available. The conference envisions that partnerships and working in unison should form the basis of closing the gap in Indigenous disadvantage\, particularly in Aboriginal & Torres Straits Islander peoples whose living with a disability. \n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND​\n\n\n\nCommunity Support Workers and Aged Care Workers \n\n\nIndigenous Community Workers \n\n\nAboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Elders \n\n\nNurses\, Doctors\, Psychiatrists\, Social Workers and Allied Health Workers \n\n\nCommunity groups and Human Rights Enthusiasts \n\n\nFamily relationship workers \n\n\nElders and Community leaders \n\n\nIndigenous women’s and men’s groups \n\n\nCEOs\, Executive Management\, Program Managers \n\n\nFirst Nations groups\, Human Rights Enthusiasts \n\n\nGovernment and Non-Government Organisation Representatives \n\n\nField\, Remote & Rural Health Workers \n\n\n8 to 10 December 2025\, Gold Coast \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/first-nations-elders-wellbeing-conference/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251208T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding severe weather information for CHSP providers (online)
DESCRIPTION:Accessing and understanding severe weather information to help CHSP providers plan and respond. \nThis education session is provided by Bureau of Meteorology in partnership with Carers NSW. The webinar will explore: \n\nWhy it’s important for CHSP providers\, clients and carers to understand weather information\nHow everyday weather can become hazardous\nInterpreting weather forecasts and warnings\, exploring both flood and heatwave as weather and hazard examples\nUseful tools and resources for weather and emergency information and planning\n\nFor any questions about the event education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/understanding-severe-weather-information-for-chsp-providers-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T001731Z
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SUMMARY:Associated Providers under the new Aged Care Act (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by the Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing in collaboration with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. \nWe will cover what ‘associated provider’ means under the Aged Care Act 2024 and how organisations can deliver government-funded aged care services as an associated provider. \nThere will be an opportunity for Q&As \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/associated-providers-under-the-new-aged-care-act-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner,Department of Health Disability and Ageing
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251210T153000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Aware\, Healing Informed Care for Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free training webinars are available for aged care staff on Trauma Aware\, Healing Informed Aged Care for Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers. With the Strengthened Standards and new legislative requirements to provide trauma aware\, healing informed aged care\, this work is more important than ever. The Real Care the Second Time Around Project worked alongside people who identify as Forgotten Australians or Care Leavers to co-design the training and resources. \nReal Care the Second Time Around Project\nThis webinar is part of the Real Care the Second Time Around project\, designed to support aged care providers to provide trauma aware services for care leavers\, and to give Care Leavers practical information about the questions they can ask and what to expect in aged care. The resources and training are free and are available at www.realcaretoolkit.com.au. The training and resources will assist any provider wishing to apply for specialisation under the Verification Framework. The Real Care the Second Time Around Project has been developed by Helping Hand Aged Care\, Relationships Australia South Australia and Flinders University. \nForgotten Australians and Care Leavers*\nForgotten Australians and Care Leavers refers to the 500\,000 children that were placed into institutional and out-of-home care in Australia in the last century. Of this group\, 7\,000 were former child migrants\, 50\,000 were indigenous children from the Stolen Generations and over 440\,000 were non-indigenous children.  Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers often face barriers to accessing aged care and the idea of requiring care as they age can be deeply retraumatising as their experiences as children in care were often traumatic.\n*We respect that not everyone will identify with the terminology ‘Forgotten Australians’. \nAudience: The training is suitable for everyone working in aged care. While there is a focus on residential care\, the learnings also apply to home care. \nCost: Free to attend \nAny questions\, please contact clewis@helpinghand.org.au \nMultiple Dates: Each of the following webinars are the same – you only need to attend once. \nWednesday 20 August 2025\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sydney time (here)\nWednedsay 17 September 2025\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sydney time (here)\nFriday 15 October 2025\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Sydney time (here)\nWednesday 26 November 2025\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Sydney time (here)\nWednesday 10 December 2025\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Sydney time (here)
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/trauma-aware-healing-informed-care-for-forgotten-australians-and-care-leavers-webinar-december/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251211T144500
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
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SUMMARY:Working with Supporters: for CHSP providers (online)
DESCRIPTION:Carers NSW is delivering a workshop to build the confidence of CHSP funded aged care providers (frontline staff\, managers) to deliver quality\, person centred care in partnership with older people and their nominated supporters. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\nLearn about changes to representative arrangements\n\n\nExplore the differences between supporters and appointed decision makers\n\n\nApply practical strategies and access resources to embed supporter roles within your organisation.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your approach to inclusive person-centred care. \nTo find out more email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/working-with-supporters-for-chsp-providers-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260122T053053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T053053Z
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SUMMARY:Andrea Kelly and Gary Rake: CHSP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Community of Practice (online)
DESCRIPTION:National CHSP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Community of Practice  \nAn invitation for CHSP providers to join a discussion with \n\nAndrea Kelly\, Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner \nGary Rake\, Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Operations\, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission\n\nWe need cultural safety right across the aged care system and woven into the fabric of organisations. Cultural safety is everyone’s business. From in-person care to systemic change\, how can connecting the big and small picture support your organisation to embed cultural safety? \nBe part of an open conversation connecting multiple perspectives across the aged care sector. Andrea Kelly and Gary Rake will be sharing their perspectives in a personal and storied way\, with on opportunity for questions and open discussion. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lilly or Danni via sectorsupport@yourside.org.au or Meredith or Ian via sectordevelopment@socialfutures.org.au \nThis is an activity of the National CHSP Sector Support and Development Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Working Group. \nActivity leads: Social Futures\, Booroongen Djugun\, Momentum Collective and Your Side. \nRegistration here \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/cultural_safety_community_of_practice_2_andrea_kelly_and_gary_rake/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260205T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T060451Z
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SUMMARY:Compliance with Child Safety and Whistle-blower Obligations (online)
DESCRIPTION:A practical “how to” for providers of CHSP exploring critical requirements for compliance with child safety and whistle-blower obligations\n\n\n\nJoin Pontem for an engaging and practical session designed specifically for CHSP aged care providers\, exploring critical requirements for compliance with child safety and whistleblower obligations. Led by governance specialist Sue Doust and facilitated by Jane McDonald\, Pontem this facilitated group session will equip participants with valuable insights\, actionable strategies\, and essential tools to navigate new regulations effectively. \n\nKey topics include: \n\nMeeting new provider requirements\nRecord-keeping best practices\nAddressing financial mismanagement\, unreported abuse\, and operational risks\nEstablishing robust whistleblower systems and reporting channels\n\nThis event is proudly sponsored by the Sector Support and Development Central Coast and Macarthur Wingecarribee and reflects our commitment to supporting and improving the aged care sector through education and training. \n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/compliance-with-child-safety-and-whistle-blower-obligations-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260128T163558Z
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SUMMARY:Loving my ageing self: Positive ageing expo for all women (Cammeray)
DESCRIPTION:Join human rights charity Capacity Australia for an inspiring morning where medicine meets wellbeing and creativity. Featuring four leading medical specialists\, a dynamic physiotherapist\, and a soul-stirring artist\, this unique event is designed to uplift and empower women to embrace their beautiful bodies and brilliant minds. \nThere will be thought-provoking and engaging presentations on: \n\nMy Beautiful ageing mind\nMy Beautiful ageing relationships\nMy Beautiful ageing skin\nMy Beautiful ageing vagina and bladder\nMy Beautiful ageing weight\nMy Beautiful ageing body\nMy Beautiful ageing creative self\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore health\, vitality\, and self-love—while raising vital funds for Capacity Australia\, a human rights charity fighting ageism and advocating for dignity at every stage of life. \nExpert speakers include: \n\nProfessor Carmelle Peisah – Psychiatrist\nDr Danielle Delaney – Urological surgeon\nRobyn Ivett – Physiotherapist\nDr Jillian Wells – Dermatologist\nDr Anna Story – Endocrinologist\nMari Lou Palazon – Artist\n\nCapacity Australia is the trading name for ACCEPD (Australian Centre for Capacity\, Ethics and the prevention of Exploitation of People with Disabilities). \nContact info@capacityaustralia.org.au \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/loving-my-ageing-self-positive-ageing-expo-for-all-women-cammeray/
LOCATION:Norths\, 12 Abbott St\, Cammeray\, New South Wales\, 2062\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260213T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
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SUMMARY:18th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation (livestream from Brisbane)
DESCRIPTION:This event will be live-streamed on the Link-Up Qld website from 10:30am AEST / 11:30 AEDT Friday 13 February 2026. \n\nBrisbane time: 10:30am AEST\nSydney time: 11:30am AEDT\n\nNational Apology Day is an important time to acknowledge how generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been affected by past Government policies and practices. \nLink-Up (Qld) and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre are proud to present this free community event. This event is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the National Apology\, honour the resilience of Stolen Generations survivors and descendants\, and contribute to the ongoing journey of truth\, healing\, and connection. \nThe event will be hosted by Geoff Richardson PSM (Meriam\, Kuku Yalanji/Djabugay)\, with guest speakers Olga Havnen AM (Western Arrernte) and Queensland Family and Child Commissioner Natalie Lewis (Gamilaraay). \nEvent Program here \nLivestream will be available on the Link-Up Qld website. \nThis event includes discussions of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of forced removal\, which may be distressing for some people\, particularly Stole Generations survivors and their families.
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/18th-anniversary-of-the-national-apology-to-the-stolen-generation-livestream-from-brisbane/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
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SUMMARY:Rights-based complaints handling under the new Aged Care Act (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will deliver a webinar focusing on rights-based complaints handling under the new Aged Care Act. \nHosted by Commissioner Liz Hefren-Webb\, you will hear from Treasure Jennings\, the new independent Aged Care Complaints Commissioner. This role is appointed by the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors and is responsible for handling complaints independently from the Commission to enhance transparency and accountability. \nTreasure will explain how the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission are delivering a complaints service that upholds the rights of older people.  \nWe will also discuss best practice complaints handling for providers and what older people can expect when they make a complaint to the Commission. \nPanel: \n\nLiz Hefren-Webb\, Commissioner\, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Chair)\nTreasure Jennings\, Aged Care Complaints Commissioner\, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission\nDavid Pezzanite\, Assistant Commissioner\, Intake and Complaints\, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission\nSamantha Edmonds\, Director Policy\, Education & Systemic Advocacy\, OPAN\nDavid Wright-Howie\, Senior Policy Officer\, COTA\n\nRegistrations will open on Tuesday 27 January 2026\, via the Commission Webinars page
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/rights-based-complaints-handling-under-the-new-aged-care-act-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T104500
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SUMMARY:Commission Webinar Debriefing: A post-webinar peer discussion on complaints handling (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sector Debriefing Session: Rights – based complaints handling under the new aged care Act ACQSC Webinar \n Join other like-minded sector support colleagues as we unpack the key takeaways from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s webinar\, Rights-based complaints handling under the new aged care Act. \nShare your thoughts\, and learn from each other\, as we work together to contextualise the rights-based complaints handling process. \nPrerequisite: Please ensure you attend the ACQSC webinar on Tuesday 17 February\, so you are able to fully participate. (Webinar register here) \nSchedule: \n\nTuesday 17 February 2026: Commission Webinar: Complaints Handling\nWednesday 18 February 2026: Peer debriefing session \n\nDetails and registration here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/commission-webinar-debriefing-a-post-webinar-peer-discussion-on-complaints-handling-online/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260128T154849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T154909Z
UID:10000931-1771408800-1771516800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid for CHSP Providers (Campbelltown)
DESCRIPTION:Become a Mental Health First-aider to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People \nIn any one year\, approximately 1 in 5 Australians aged 16-85 have a common mental illness. Evidence suggests that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people experience this at a higher rate. Mental Health First Aid training will teach you practical skills to support a person with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to the people in your community. \nMHFA (Mental Health First Aid) Training Benefits: \n\nKnowledge: Improves knowledge of mental illnesses\, treatments and first aid actions.\nConfidence: Increases confidence in providing first aid\nDe-stigmatising: Decreases stigmatising attitudes\nSupport: Increases the support provided to others\n\nFacilitator: Uncle Garry Kafoa\, Cultural Dreaming Lines\nPlease note that this is a 14-hour educational course\, not a therapy or support group.  \nThe course runs over 2 days: 18 and 19 February 2026 \nFree for CHSP providers \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-mental-health-first-aid-for-chsp-providers/
LOCATION:Macarthur Disability Services\, Level 8\, 138 Queen St\, Campbelltown\, NSW\, 2560\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260122T075108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T075129Z
UID:10000929-1771410600-1771416000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Volunteer & Community Information Session: Compassionate Connectors (Hornsby)
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer & Community Information Session: “Caring for each other at end-of-life” \nIn this interactive information session you will learn about the Compassionate Connector Program. This session is for anyone interested in having a conversation about things that support us to live well in the end. There is no pressure to join the Program. \nWhat is the Compassionate Connector Program?\nThis program is designed to connect people in the community who are over 65 living with a life changing diagnosis with Compassionate Connectors (volunteers). The aim is to maintain and build social networks\, enabling participants to remain at home in the Community for longer. It is jointly funded by the Sydney North Health Network and The Wicking Trust\, and delivered by not-for-profit provider Proveda. \n\nHow the Program Works\nProveda works with trained volunteers (called Connectors) and friends\, family\, or neighbours (called Willing Helpers) to support eligible participants who require social (rather than clinical) support to help carry out tasks many of us take for granted. \n\nWhat is a Connector?\nA ‘Connector’ is a volunteer who connects with older people living with a life changing diagnosis\, to identify social and practical supports required from their local community\, so they can remain at home for longer. Connectors often have some caring experience\, an understanding of working in the palliative care sector\, or have knowledge around supports which may be required for people living with a life changing diagnosis and end of life care. \n\nWho can become a Willing Helper?\nPractical support is offered by “willing helpers”. These helpers are volunteers from within the family\, friends\, neighbours or members of the community who are happy to help without expectation of payment. Willing helpers help with tasks such as dog walking\, gardening\, transporting to appointments\, tidying up or sitting with someone who needs a break. \nFor further information contact connectorprogram@proveda.com.au \nRegister for the info session here.
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/volunteer-community-information-session-compassionate-connectors-hornsby/
LOCATION:Hornsby Library\, 28-44 George St\, Hornsby\, NSW\, 2077\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260122T054333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T054333Z
UID:10000927-1771423200-1771428600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Driving Efficiency in Aged Care: Webinar for CHSP providers
DESCRIPTION:Join this practical\, interactive session designed by Pontem to help CHSP providers boost efficiency and improve operations. \nLearn actionable tools and strategies to streamline processes\, improve bottom line results\, and optimise service delivery – now and in preparation for Support at Home. \nThis webinar will be led by Pontem’s CEO\, Jane McDonald. She is a chartered accountant with extensive experience and expertise in the aged care sector supporting CHSP organisations through change. \nDelivered by Willoughby Council in partnership with Mosman Council\, Ku-ring-gai Council and Your Side. \nEnquiries: kate.valente@willoughby.nsw.gov.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/driving-efficiency-in-aged-care-webinar-for-chsp-providers/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260219T010926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T010926Z
UID:10000946-1771509600-1771513200@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Community of Practice: National Palliative Care Standards (Standard 8: Quality Improvement)
DESCRIPTION:Join Palliative Care Australia for their monthly deep dive into the National Palliative Care Standards\, where we explore one standard in detail and discuss ways to embed it into everyday practice. This month\, we focus on Standard Eight: Quality Improvement\, encouraging services to engage in continuous improvement and research to enhance care. Our expert panel\, Dr Claudia Virdun\, Toni Arndell and Donna O’Brien\, will reflect on their experiences\, share insights and discuss how the Standard can be integrated into day-to-day practice. \nThe National Palliative Care Standards for Specialist Services (Edition 5.1\, 2024) set a vision for compassionate\, high-quality palliative care. Complementing these\, the National Palliative Care Standards for All Health Professionals and Aged Care Services (2022) acknowledge that palliative care occurs across diverse settings. The Palliative Care Self-Assessment (PaCSA) supports services in self-assessing against both sets of standards and developing action plans for continuous quality improvement. \nMake the most of this session by downloading the National Palliative Care Standards and PaCSA before the webinar  https://palliativecare.org.au/national-palliative-care-standards/ \nWhat we’ll cover in the webinar: \n\nThe intention of Standard Eight: Quality Improvement.\n\n\nPanel discussion around the elements of the standard.\nQuestions from the audience.\n\nWhether you work in a specialist or non-specialist palliative care service\, the CoP and monthly webinars have been designed to support you in providing high-quality palliative care. \nHaven’t joined the CoP yet?  Complete the Expression of Interest Form \nRegister for the 19 February session
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/community-of-practice-national-palliative-care-standards-standard-8-quality-improvement/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260122T050529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T050529Z
UID:10000925-1772024400-1772033400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Dementia Training for Aged Care Workers (online workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical 2.5-hour online dementia training session designed for aged care professionals supporting people living with dementia in community settings. \nFacilitated by experienced clinicians\, this session will focus on delivering person-centred\, strengths-based dementia care\, aligned with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards\, the Aged Care Act and the Statement of Rights. \nParticipants will:\n• Understand dementia prevalence and reform expectations\n• Learn how to balance risk\, dignity and supported decision-making\n• Consider how they identify and act on identified changes and when additional support is needed\n• Explore professional boundaries and worker self-care \nSuitable for:\n• Care managers (“care partners”)\n• Personal care workers\n• Aged care support workers\n• CHSP care workers \nThis workshop is jointly brought to you by Ku-ring-gai Council and Your Side. \nRegistration here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/dementia-training-for-aged-care-workers-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260128T235517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T235517Z
UID:10000935-1772107200-1772121600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:CHSP Workforce Symposium (online)
DESCRIPTION:Rethinking Aged Care Workforce Challenges \nDiscover the latest insights shaping the CHSP workforce by attending this free online sympisium designed for CHSP leaders\, coordinators and HR professionals. \n\nExamine current workforce trends and realities\nRethink aged care workforce challenges with innovative solutions\nShare practical strategies to strengthen and support your teams\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/chsp-workforce-symposium-online/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260302T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260225T003919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T003919Z
UID:10000950-1772442000-1772470800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:NSW Seniors Festival
DESCRIPTION:NSW Seniors Festival which runs from 2 to 15 March. \nNorthern Beaches Seniors Festival runs from Monday 2 March to Sunday 29 March 2026. View the event program here \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/nsw-seniors-festival/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260210T070036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T070036Z
UID:10000940-1772632800-1772640000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Raising awareness and addressing restrictive practice in the in-home care environment (online workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the potential risk factors for restrictive practice by family and friend carers\, its various forms within the home care environment and the often challenging and emotionally charged balance between dignity of risk and maintaining the safety and of the older person. \nInvitation open to: CHSP providers\, case managers\, team leaders\, and support workers. \nThis is a collaborative event between the Sector Support and Development Teams of Your Side and Ku-ring-gai Council. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/raising-awareness-and-addressing-restrictive-practice-in-the-in-home-care-environment-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260310T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260303T083551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T083551Z
UID:10000954-1773142200-1773149400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:NSW Treaty Commission Conversation: Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Treaty Commission is heading to Wyong\, Newcastle and Umina\, and Aboriginal communities across NSW are invited to be part of the conversation. Bring the mob\, share your thoughts\, and grab a feed. \nA conversation led by Aboriginal people\, for Aboriginal people\nAboriginal communities across NSW are being invited to take part in a statewide conversation about whether a Treaty or another kind of formal agreement is wanted\, and what that could look like. \nThis is not the start of a Treaty. It is the start of a conversation — one that belongs to Aboriginal people across NSW. \nWhat This Conversation Is About\nThe NSW Treaty Commission has been asked to listen to Aboriginal people across the State and report back on two key questions: \n\nDo Aboriginal people want a Treaty or another kind of formal agreement in NSW?\nIf so\, what should that agreement include?\n\nThere is no decision already made. The answers to these questions will come directly from Aboriginal communities. \nWhat’s Happening Now\nOver 12 months\, the NSW Treaty Commission is travelling across NSW to listen to Aboriginal people — in cities\, towns\, regional centres and remote communities. \nThis process is independent of government and shaped by what communities choose to share. \nNewcastle\n Yamuloong Centre | 71 Prospect Rd\, Garden Suburb NSW 2289\n Tuesday\, 10th March 2026 11:30am – 1:30pm\nEvent details here \nWyong\n📍 Where: Wyong Golf Club | 319 Pacific Hwy\, Wyong\n📅 When: Wednesday\, 11th March 2026\n⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\nEvent details here \nUmina\nWhen: Thursday\, 12th March 2026\nCheck for further details on social media \nWhat This Means for You and Your Family\nTaking part is your chance to: \n\nSay whether you want a Treaty or another form of agreement making\, or not\nShare what justice\, fairness and the future mean for your community\nHelp decide the right path for your mob\, region or nation\n\nThis is about shaping a future that reflects your experiences\, your culture and your hopes. \nIf you cannot attend a session\, you can upload your thoughts online: \n\nWritten story or statement\nVoice recording\nArtwork\nVideo message\nSurvey\nRegister your interest for a small targeted session\nHost your own Treaty Conversation\n\nSubmissions from non-Aboriginal individuals or organisations are not currently a part of this consultation process. There will be opportunities in the future for non-Indigenous people and organisations to learn about the process and have a say. For now\, the focus is on ensuring Aboriginal voices are heard clearly and without interference. \nFull details on the NSW Treaty Commission website here  \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/nsw-treaty-commission-conversation-newcastle/
LOCATION:Yamuloong Centre\, Newcastle\, 71 Prospect Rd\, Garden Suburb\, NSW\, 2289\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260128T171524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T171524Z
UID:10000934-1773223200-1773244800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:24th Annual NSW Aboriginal Elder Olympics
DESCRIPTION:This year the event will be on Yaegl Country\, hosted by the Birrinba Coastal Emu’s team\, this iconic event brings Elders from across the state together for two days of fun\, connection\, and friendly competition. \nThe Birrinba Coastal Emu’s Olympics Team Maclean would like to invite all Elders Teams to our 24th Aboriginal Elders Olympics. \nDetails here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/24th-annual-nsw-aboriginal-elder-olympics/
LOCATION:Raymond Laurie Sports Centre\, 78 Angourie Road\, Yamba\, NSW\, 2464\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260303T082511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T082708Z
UID:10000953-1773228600-1773235800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:NSW Treaty Commission Conversation: Wyong
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Treaty Commission is heading to Wyong\, Newcastle and Umina\, and Aboriginal communities across NSW are invited to be part of the conversation. Bring the mob\, share your thoughts\, and grab a feed. \nA conversation led by Aboriginal people\, for Aboriginal people\nAboriginal communities across NSW are being invited to take part in a statewide conversation about whether a Treaty or another kind of formal agreement is wanted\, and what that could look like. \nThis is not the start of a Treaty. It is the start of a conversation — one that belongs to Aboriginal people across NSW. \nWhat This Conversation Is About\nThe NSW Treaty Commission has been asked to listen to Aboriginal people across the State and report back on two key questions: \n\nDo Aboriginal people want a Treaty or another kind of formal agreement in NSW?\nIf so\, what should that agreement include?\n\nThere is no decision already made. The answers to these questions will come directly from Aboriginal communities. \nWhat’s Happening Now\nOver 12 months\, the NSW Treaty Commission is travelling across NSW to listen to Aboriginal people — in cities\, towns\, regional centres and remote communities. \nThis process is independent of government and shaped by what communities choose to share. \nNewcastle\n Yamuloong Centre | 71 Prospect Rd\, Garden Suburb NSW 2289\n Tuesday\, 10th March 2026 11:30am – 1:30pm\nEvent details here \nWyong\n📍 Where: Wyong Golf Club | 319 Pacific Hwy\, Wyong\n📅 When: Wednesday\, 11th March 2026\n⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\nEvent details here \nUmina\nWhen: Thursday\, 12th March 2026\nCheck for further details on social media \nWhat This Means for You and Your Family\nTaking part is your chance to: \n\nSay whether you want a Treaty or another form of agreement making\, or not\nShare what justice\, fairness and the future mean for your community\nHelp decide the right path for your mob\, region or nation\n\nThis is about shaping a future that reflects your experiences\, your culture and your hopes. \nIf you cannot attend a session\, you can upload your thoughts online: \n\nWritten story or statement\nVoice recording\nArtwork\nVideo message\nSurvey\nRegister your interest for a small targeted session\nHost your own Treaty Conversation\n\nSubmissions from non-Aboriginal individuals or organisations are not currently a part of this consultation process. There will be opportunities in the future for non-Indigenous people and organisations to learn about the process and have a say. For now\, the focus is on ensuring Aboriginal voices are heard clearly and without interference. \nFull details on the NSW Treaty Commission website here  \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/15642/
LOCATION:Wyong Golf Club\, 319 Pacific Hwy\, Wyong\, NSW\, 2259\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260210T070503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T070503Z
UID:10000941-1773237600-1773244800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Professional practice and tackling ageism: Building capacity and resilience to improve wellbeing (online workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the insidious impacts of our ageist society on the older person. Learn how we as in home care providers can improve our service delivery by adopting a strengths-based approach and recognising the older person is the expert in their own health and wellness. Ageism in aged care can have significant impacts on the health and wellbeing of older people. Ageism can often go unnoticed because it is often subtle and normalised\, so combatting ageism begins with reflecting on our own unconscious bias when working with older people. \nInvitation open to: CHSP providers\, case managers\, team leaders\, and support workers. \nThis is a collaborative event between the Sector Support and Development Teams of Your Side and Ku-ring-gai Council. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/professional-practice-and-tackling-ageism-building-capacity-and-resilience-to-improve-wellbeing-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260303T083731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T083731Z
UID:10000955-1773315000-1773322200@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:NSW Treaty Commission Conversation: Umina
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Treaty Commission is heading to Wyong\, Newcastle and Umina\, and Aboriginal communities across NSW are invited to be part of the conversation. Bring the mob\, share your thoughts\, and grab a feed. \nA conversation led by Aboriginal people\, for Aboriginal people\nAboriginal communities across NSW are being invited to take part in a statewide conversation about whether a Treaty or another kind of formal agreement is wanted\, and what that could look like. \nThis is not the start of a Treaty. It is the start of a conversation — one that belongs to Aboriginal people across NSW. \nWhat This Conversation Is About\nThe NSW Treaty Commission has been asked to listen to Aboriginal people across the State and report back on two key questions: \n\nDo Aboriginal people want a Treaty or another kind of formal agreement in NSW?\nIf so\, what should that agreement include?\n\nThere is no decision already made. The answers to these questions will come directly from Aboriginal communities. \nWhat’s Happening Now\nOver 12 months\, the NSW Treaty Commission is travelling across NSW to listen to Aboriginal people — in cities\, towns\, regional centres and remote communities. \nThis process is independent of government and shaped by what communities choose to share. \nNewcastle\n Yamuloong Centre | 71 Prospect Rd\, Garden Suburb NSW 2289\n Tuesday\, 10th March 2026 11:30am – 1:30pm\nEvent details here \nWyong\n📍 Where: Wyong Golf Club | 319 Pacific Hwy\, Wyong\n📅 When: Wednesday\, 11th March 2026\n⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\nEvent details here \nUmina\nWhen: Thursday\, 12th March 2026\nCheck for further details on social media \nWhat This Means for You and Your Family\nTaking part is your chance to: \n\nSay whether you want a Treaty or another form of agreement making\, or not\nShare what justice\, fairness and the future mean for your community\nHelp decide the right path for your mob\, region or nation\n\nThis is about shaping a future that reflects your experiences\, your culture and your hopes. \nIf you cannot attend a session\, you can upload your thoughts online: \n\nWritten story or statement\nVoice recording\nArtwork\nVideo message\nSurvey\nRegister your interest for a small targeted session\nHost your own Treaty Conversation\n\nSubmissions from non-Aboriginal individuals or organisations are not currently a part of this consultation process. There will be opportunities in the future for non-Indigenous people and organisations to learn about the process and have a say. For now\, the focus is on ensuring Aboriginal voices are heard clearly and without interference. \nFull details on the NSW Treaty Commission website here  \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/nsw-treaty-commission-conversation-umina/
LOCATION:Umina (Location TBC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260310T000816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T001236Z
UID:10000966-1773756000-1773759600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Varying and renewing provider registration Q&A
DESCRIPTION:The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will discuss the process of varying and renewing provider registration. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover the below topics and answer your most frequently asked questions: \n\nthe different types of variations\nhow to submit a variation and the supporting documentation we might ask for\, and\nthe renewal process; related fees and audit delivery.\n\nThe Commission webinar will be held on Tuesday 17 March – Register to attend the webinar here. \nTo unpack the content with your peers\, Your Side’s Sector Support debriefing session will be held on Wednesday 18 March – Register for the Debriefing here.  \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/varying-and-renewing-provider-registration-qa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061739
CREATED:20260305T061507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T124851Z
UID:10000965-1773829800-1773833400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Debriefing Session: Varying and renewing provider registration discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sector Debriefing Session: Varying and renewing provider registration\, ACQSC Webinar \n  \nJoin other like-minded sector support colleagues as we unpack the key points from the recently held ACQSC webinar on Varying and renewing provider registration. \n  \nWe know your time is highly valuable so this short 45-minute debriefing session aims to provide the sector with the opportunity to discuss this specific topic and to hear how others in the sector will be addressing this process. \n  \nPlease ensure you have attended the ACQSC webinar\, so you are able to fully participate. (Webinar on Tues 17 March here) \n  \nWho should attend: \n\nCHSP Service Providers\nAged Care Sector Support and Development staff\nAged Care Case Managers\n\n  \nTitle: Sector Debriefing Session: Rights – Varying and renewing provider registration\, ACQSC Webinar \nDate: Wednesday 18th March 2026 \nTime: 10.30 am – 11.30 am \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nCost: Free to attend \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lilly or Danni via sectorsupport@yourside.org.au \nThis is delivered by Sector Support and Development at Your Side \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/sector-debriefing-session-varying-and-renewing-provider-registration-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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