National Press Club Address: Why Australia needs Ageism Awareness Day
2024-09-25 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney)
On Wednesday, 25 September, Dr Marlene Krasovitsky, Director and Co-Chair of EveryAGE Counts and Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Commissioner will address the National Press Club of Australia on “Why Australia needs Ageism Awareness Day!”
Join in person for this National Press Club address, exploring how ageism diminishes the dignity and rights of older people. Ageism has negative impacts on the health, wellbeing and everyday life of older Australians, as well as in the economy, community, workplaces, aged care and health care.
Register for in person (here)
Or livestream on ABC iview (here)

Support at Home program Q&A session – Older people, families and carers
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This targeted questions and answers session will provide an opportunity to ask us questions about the Support at Home program and transition.
Thursday, 26 September 2024 10:00 am AEST to 11:00am AEST
Register: Department of Health and Aged Care

Support at Home program questions and answers session – Older people, families and carers
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00
This targeted questions and answers session will provide an opportunity to ask us questions about the Support at Home program and transition.
Presenters

Nick Morgan, Assistant Secretary, Support at Home Reform Branch
Lezah Rushton, Assistant Secretary, Assessment and Home Care Transition Branch.

About the webinar
This dedicated questions and answers session will provide an opportunity for you to ask relevant questions about the Support at Home program.
If you are unable to attend, a recording will be made available following the webinar.
Register here

New Aged Care Act & Support at Home Program webinar (Invox)
2024-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
In this free 60 minute briefing, Invox’s independent experts will unpack the legislation to highlight what’s in store for HCP and CHSP.
Wednesday, 2 October 2024 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST
Register: Invox

How to do a risk assessment for psychosocial hazards in the workplace (webinar)
2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This session brings us back to basics regarding psychosocial hazards, providing a step-by-step walkthrough of the risk management process in plain English, as set out in the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022.
During this session, Dr Rebecca Michalak, Managing Director at PsychSafe will delve into the principles of good work design, including how employers and safety professionals can:

identify psychosocial hazards
assess these risks in their own environment
explore control measures for these risks
conduct ongoing reviews of these measures to ensure they remain effective.

This event is hosted by WorkSafe QLD
Register here

MAC Portal Training (online)
2024-10-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
My Aged Care Portal Training. Utilising the My Aged Care provider portal. What is required and how to make it easy.
This webinar will focus on how aged care staff can utilise the My Aged Care service provider portal to streamline their work and enhance continuity of care for their clients.
Register here

Launch of The Guide for Addressing Ageism in the Workplace
2024-10-09 12:00 - 12:45 | Online
We all deserve to be part of a society that respects, values and celebrates everyone at every age.
Whilst our workplaces recognise the injustices of racism and sexism, ageism often flies under the radar.
Often many people fail to recognise the negative impact it can have on people.
The more we speak up when we hear ageist comments, the more our co-workers will recognise it as a problem and question their language.
On Ageism Awareness Day, Wednesday 9th October from 12.00 – 12.45pm, The Southern Melbourne Elder Abuse Prevention Network is launching The Guide for Addressing Ageism in the Workplace – a conversation guide to equip you with some responses you can use when encountering ageism in the workplace. Hosted by The Southern Melbourne Elder Abuse Prevention Network.
Register here

Menopause and the workplace: unlocking potential through reasonable adjustments
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join Janey McGoldrick from Menopause Friendly Australia for an insightful livestream event exploring the importance of reasonable adjustments in supporting employees navigating menopause. Menopause affects nearly half of the population at some stage, yet it remains a largely overlooked issue in many workplaces.
In this session, Janey will delve into practical strategies and best practices for creating a menopause-friendly workplace, ensuring that employees feel supported and valued during this pivotal life stage.
Register here

Mental health in the workplace (webinar)
2024-10-09 13:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is hosting a webinar for employers, including aged care providers on why mental health matters in the workplace. Empower your workforce with wellbeing strategies that will support them to deliver care for older people in a sustainable way.
It will discuss how mental health is important for thriving and inclusive workplaces. You will also learn practical tips on creating a safe and positive workplace environment.
Register here

CALD communications project co-design workshop (aged care workers & providers))
2024-10-09 14:00 - 15:30
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is committed to making sure quality, culturally appropriate and safe aged care is delivered to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) older people. We are currently developing a dedicated CALD communications and engagement strategy to help our CALD communities understand the upcoming changes to aged care and what it means for them. It is important to us that the resources that we develop are meaningful, relevant and accessible for all audiences.
We are hosting co-design workshops to seek feedback from CALD stakeholders on proposed messaging, communications channels, and communications barriers and opportunities.
Workshops for older people and their family, friends and representatives; 10 October from 2pm to 3.30pm (AEDT)

Workshops for aged care workers and provider representatives;
9 October from 2pm to 3.30pm (AEDT)
If you’d like to participate in these workshops, please email agedcarecommunications@agedcarequality.gov.au and indicate whether you are an older person, provider representative or aged care worker.
Details here

Well, we can't look after you: providing aged care services to a person living with HIV (webinar)
2024-10-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Increase your confidence in providing aged care services to a person living with HIV. Join us as we listen to a panel of experts talk about the issues relating to a person with HIV accessing aged care services.
Learn about HIV transmission, HIV treatments, the lived experience of living with HIV and much more. This webinar will give you more confidence to know how to look after a person with HIV.
The webinar is free and brought to you by Living Positive Victoria, Elder Rights Advocacy and Thorne Harbour Health.
Register here

CALD communications project co-design workshop (for older people and their families and representatives)
2024-10-10 14:00 - 15:30

Improving Care Planning and Review Practices for CHSP Providers
2024-10-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
This webinar aims to enhance the skills of CHSP providers in developing and implementing effective care planning and review processes. It will focus on improving client outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, specifically addressing the challenges related to Standard 2.
Key Takeaways:

Understand the regulatory requirements for care planning, with insights into Standard 2.
Explore best practices for conducting regular care reviews with a focus on measurable goals and managing risk.
Learn practical strategies for using technology to enhance care planning and review processes.
Share knowledge and foster collaboration among CHSP providers.
Building a culture of continuous improvement
nd community care. Jane is an experienced non-executive director on health and aged care boards.

Who Should Attend:
This session is ideal for CHSP providers, team leaders, and care coordinators committed to improving their service delivery and care outcomes.
Register here

Multicultural Community Leaders: Inspire to Lead workshop (In-person)
2024-10-15 09:30 - 14:30 | Willoughby City Council, 31 Victor St, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
This workshop is designed to enhance leadership skills of multicultural community leaders. The workshop will look at cultural intelligence framework, community development, social capital, conflict resolution and service mapping.
Register here

Human Rights and Older people (webinar)
2024-10-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
In this workshop, you will explore what is meant by human rights and what this means for how you support and empower older people and their allies.
Register here

Community Consultation: supporting older people experiencing abuse
2024-10-17 09:30 - 12:30 | Mercure Sydney, 818-820 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
COTA along with Elder Abuse Action Network (EAAN) are developing awareness raising and educational material on Elder abuse – they are holding consultations nationally. We are seeking people aged over 60 (or if a First Nations person, 45+) to participate in workshops to gather information which will guide and inform the development of these materials.
We are seeking responses to these questions:
How can frontline workers better support older people experiencing abuse?
What knowledge and skills do frontline workers need to develop and enhance to support older people experiencing abuse?
The workshops are designed to:

ensure all jurisdictions are represented
hear from diverse voices of older people
understand the complexity of those voices and the issues faced by older people.

Various Locations: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/community-workshops
Bookings for Sydney session on 17 October 2024 here

Aged Care Workforce Consultation: supporting older people experiencing abuse
2024-10-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Mercure Sydney, 818-820 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Elder Abuse Action Network (EAAN) are developing awareness raising and educational material on elder abuse – they are holding consultations nationally.
Target audience: Workers and professionals who interact with older people living in the community. Including:

Health workers (e.g. GPs, Nurses, Community-based nurses, Ambulance staff, RFDS)
In-home care providers
Family, domestic and sexual violence support workers
Social workers
Allied health professionals
NDIS providers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers
Welfare agency workers
LGBTQIA+ support services
CALD support services

The workshops are designed to:

Understand the skills and knowledge required to empower workers to support older people experiencing abuse
Ensure educational materials meet workers needs
Understand the experience of workers who interact with older people

Community consultation various locations: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/community-workshops
Workforce consultation various locations: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/workforce-consultation-workshops
Bookings for Sydney workforce session on 18 October 2024 here

Communicating a dementia diagnosis (webinar)
2024-10-18 16:45 - 18:00 | Online
Swinburne University’s Wellbeing Clinic is holding a webinar on how to communicate a dementia diagnosis to older people and their families.
Receiving a diagnosis can be confronting and clinicians may not know how best to convey it. This webinar will discuss how they can improve their communication skills, including speaking accurately and empathically. It is for people working in aged care, as well as psychologists, social workers, counsellors and volunteers who work with older people
Register here

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025–27 extension webinar
2024-10-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
This webinar is for CHSP providers. It will cover the 2025–27 CHSP extension grant, changes under the new Aged Care Act and upcoming grant opportunities.
Presenters

Chair – Russell Herald, Assistant Secretary, Home Support Operations Branch
Presenter – Martin Dempsey, Director, CHSP Operations, Home Support Operations Branch
Presenter – Felicity Benedetti, Director, CHSP Service Reform, Home Support Operations Branch
Presenter – Simon Christopher, Director, Regulatory Model Strategy, Harmonisation and Regulation Strategy Branch

About the webinar
The CHSP 2025–27 extension webinar will include information about:

changes to the design of CHSP under the new Aged Care Act
new reporting obligations
2025-27 extension grant process
upcoming CHSP grant opportunities
new regulatory aged care model.

You have the opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
If you are unable to attend, a recording will be made available following the webinar.
Register here

Falls Prevention - Moving and Improving webinar
2024-10-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Staff and volunteers who work with older people in the Northern Sydney region are invited to attend an interactive webinar with Sally Castell, a physiotherapist with wealth of experience working with older adults will help your staff gain confidence on how to get older people motivated and moving to maintain function and independence.
This is part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District NSLHD Spring into Action Campaign 2024.
Resources on staying active and falls prevention here
Register here

Working with a diverse workforce (webinar)
2024-10-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Online
The Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care NSW/ACT) is holding a free webinar for people working in aged care.
The webinar will help you build competence and reduce discrimination and racism in the workforce.
Register here

Quarterly Aged Care Reform Update with Paul Sadler - October 2024 (webinar)
2024-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This webinar will provide an update and overview of Support at Home reform and Aged Care Act updates as they occur, with the latest reform information and advice for CHSP providers.
These programs are targeted for Board and Executive Teams on CHSP and Support at Home Providers.
Free for CHSP providers
Register here

Northern Sydney Aged Care Career Expo
2024-10-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Dougherty Community Center, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood, 7 Victor St, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
Discover how to gain employment in the area of aged care, meet employers, and the best way to get started in your new career.
An aged care career can make a difference in people’s lives, give back to society, and keep you active and fit. Come and find out what you need to know to get started.

What area of aged care should you pursue and what jobs are available?
Which specialisation are you most passionate about?
What aged care qualifications should you study?

Cost: Free. Light refreshments will be provided.
Register here

Carers and Centrelink: Community worker training from Welfare Rights Centre
2024-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Want to gain a better understanding of Centrelink payments for people who are caring for others that are frail, ill, injured or have a disability?
Our free webinar covers the qualification and eligibility requirements associated with the various Centrelink payments intended for people who have taken on a caring role.
Speakers outline the Centrelink assessment tools used and the type of medical evidence needed. We also address the relevant residency rules, income and assets tests, and other factors that may affect each payment.
Target audience: Community workers and volunteers, social workers and lawyers
Presented by: Natalie Ross, Principal Solicitor, Welfare Rights Centre
Register here

Serious Incident Response Scheme Online Workshop for Frontline Workers & Volunteers (online workshop)
2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
This workshop will provide participants with guidance to:
Describe practical strategies to lead a culture of safety.
Describe an incident management system.
Guidance on responding to incidents.
Documentation and reporting requirements.
Analyse and investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Trend incidents for continuous improvement.
Utilise available resources for effective incident management.
Suitable for clinical managers, team leaders, frontline workers and volunteers delivering Commonwealth Home Support Program services and home care services.
Training delivered by Chris Giles from Lorraine Poulos and Associates.
This workshop is brought to you by Ku-ring-gai Council and Your Side.
Free to attend.
Register here

End-of-Life Care Communication (in-person)
2024-11-07 12:00 - 14:30 | UNSW Sydney Campus, High St, Kensington, NSW, 2052, Australia
UNSW is holding a lunchtime session on communication during end-of-life care, hosted by the UNSW Business Insights Institue. This 2.5-hour event is designed to facilitate knowledge sharing in healthcare communication, with a particular emphasis on end-of-life care, and to foster partnerships across UNSW and the Randwick Precinct. This session will provide valuable insights into best practices and innovative approaches in healthcare communication, aimed at bridging research, teaching, policy, and practice relevant to talking about dying.
Register here

The silent cost of mental health in the workforce (UNSW webinar)
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
This dynamic online panel discussion will explore the role of mental health in the workplace and the psychosocial hazards facing workers today.
During the conversation, we will unpack the disconnect between mental health initiatives and workplace realities; exploring how new legislation requires businesses to manage psychosocial risks, discussing the financial and operational impact of effective mental health strategies and examining the opportunities as we reshape the future of workplace support.
Register here

‘Letting Go’ – Hoarding and Squalor online workshop
2024-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join this SSD webinar to gain insights on addressing hoarding and squalor, aligned with the Royal Commission’s recommendations into Aged Care Quality & Safety.
Learn practical strategies, explore risk reduction, and discover pathways to funding, resources, and services to better support older Australians in their homes
Register here
**This event is sold out: wait-list-only**

Essentials for Digital Coaching (online train-the-trainer event)
2024-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
This workshop is designed for aged care workers and volunteers who want to learn how to coach their social support clients in digital technology skills. This session is tailored for those with some level of digital knowledge, who will support the people around them with life changing digital skills.
Register here

Dementia Awareness and Understanding Workshop for Volunteers (online workshop)
2024-11-14 13:30 - 14:30
This workshop is designed for volunteers who support people living with dementia or experiencing memory and thinking problems.
Learning outcomes:

Gain an understanding of common memory and thinking problems (dementia and delirium) and how they present
Learn how to communicate with a person living with dementia
Learn how to support an individual living with dementia
Your duty of care as a volunteer

Suitable for: volunteers supporting older people living at home in services including meal delivery, transportation, gardening, home visit, social support, etc.
Workshop trainer: Dementia Training Australia.
Register here
