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SUMMARY:What the changes to aged care mean for carers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Are you caring for a family or friend who is ageing? Do you want to know more about what’s changing in aged care? \nWhile there are many webinars and resources available on the changes to aged care coming into effect from 1 July 2025\, it can be helpful to understand what these changes mean for carers of older people. \nJoin us for a discussion on the key changes to aged care that carers need to know about and where you can get more information and support. \nThe free online 30-minute webinar will cover: \n\nInformation about upcoming changes to aged care\nWhat changes might impact carers of older people\nWhere to access relevant information\n\nTo find out more information about this webinar email policy@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/what-the-changes-to-aged-care-mean-for-carers-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
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SUMMARY:Workshop Series: Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the Aged Care (online)
DESCRIPTION:SERIES: Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the Australian Aged Care Industry (5 Online Workshops)\nThis series of five online workshops will take you on journey of yarning and deep listening to strengthen your person-centred and culturally safe approaches when working with Aboriginal Elders. \n\nWorkshop One: Caring for our Elders because our Elders cared for us\nLet’s talk about the historical influences that impact First Nations Elders health and explore why it’s important when caring for our Elders.\nDate: Thursday 27th March\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEDT – Online\nWorkshop Two: ‘Closing the Gap’ reforms\nExplore the National Agreement on ‘Closing the Gap’ and strengthen how it is implemented within an aged care setting.\nDate: Thursday 10th April\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Three: Working alongside our Elders\nIncrease your understanding of culturally safe holistic care and explore strategies for working with our Elders in Community Care settings.\nDate: Thursday 1st May\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Four: Understanding trauma when supporting our Elders\nIncrease your understanding of trauma that impacts our Elders and explore strategies to support Elders in their healing.\nDate: Thursday 29th May\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Five: Understanding grief and supporting healing for our Elders \nIdentify grief and loss experiences of our Elders and explore strategies to support Elders in their healing.\nDate: Thursday 19th June\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\n\nThis series is facilitated by Booroongen Djugun Limited\, My Momentum\, Western Sydney Community Forum and supported by Macarthur Disability Services. \nFor further information contact sectorsupport@mdservices.com.au \nDetails and to Register here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/workshop-series-strengthening-aboriginal-cultural-capability-in-the-aged-care-online/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250506T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250205T141045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T141045Z
UID:10000801-1746522000-1746633600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Technology for Social Justice Conference (Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:The Technology For Social Justice Conference empowers\, transforms and inspires Australia’s not-for-profit leaders. This year’s event is hosted by Infoxchange\, Australia’s premier technology social enterprise providing support\, software and digital capability upskilling for more than 35\,000 not-for-profits and community services nationwide. \nHosted by InfoXchange \n6 & 7 May 2025\, Telstra Customer Insight Centre in Melbourne \nDetails here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/technology-for-social-justice-conference-melbourne/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250429T112553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T112553Z
UID:10000838-1746619200-1746622800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding low vision and blindness (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Vision Australia is hosting a webinar to support aged care assessors in understanding low vision and blindness. \nThe webinar will build your knowledge and confidence to discuss appropriate supports and goals with vision impaired people when completing assessments. \nYou will learn about: \n\ncommon eye conditions and their impact on vision\nhow vision loss affects daily living\nstrategies\, aids and equipment for people with blindness or low vision\nselecting the relevant service types when referring vision impaired people for services.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/understanding-low-vision-and-blindness-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250429T112320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T112320Z
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SUMMARY:Provider Obligations and Rules - New aged care regulatory model (DoHAC webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for aged care providers. It will cover rules and provider obligations under the new regulatory model. \nThis webinar will explore:\n\nprovider obligations and rules\npreparing for the start of the new Aged Care Act on 1 July\nprovider registration preview and your registration categories.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/provider-obligations-and-rules-new-aged-care-regulatory-model-dohac-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner,Department of Health and Aged Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250515T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
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SUMMARY:Aged Care Career Expo (Chatswood)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhat area of aged care should you pursue and what jobs are available?\nWhich specialisation are you most passionate about?\nWhat aged care qualifications should you study?\n\nCost: Free \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nRegister to receive a free employment pack on the day. \nThe Aged Care Careers Expo is brought to you by Your Side\, Ku-ring-gai\, Mosman and Willoughby Councils. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/aged-care-career-expo-chatswood/
LOCATION:Dougherty Community Center\, 7 Victor Street\, Chatswood\, 7 Victor St\, Chatswood\, NSW\, 2067\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250520T150000
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SUMMARY:ACQSC Compliance and Enforcement (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will hold a webinar on Compliance and Enforcement. \nRegistrations will be open 2 weeks prior to the session. Registration and further details will be updated here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/compliance-and-enforcement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Supporting Carers: for service providers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Do you or your employees engage with carers? Are you aware of supports that may meet carers needs? \nSupporting carers is essential to effective community care. Increasing carers capacity to provide care may enable the people they care for to continue living and participating in the community. Supporting carers may also help to strengthen the relationship between carers and the people for whom they care\, helps families\, and affirms the contribution carers make to society \nThis session is designed to give service providers an understanding of the needs of carers who care for a family member or friend with disability\, mental illness\, drug or alcohol dependency\, chronic condition\, terminal illness or is frail. \nUnderstanding and Supporting Carers provides: \n\nA comprehensive understanding of carers in society\, the impacts of caring\, the diversity of carers and their caring experience\, and the importance of identifying carers in ensuring their access to support services.\n\n\nAn understanding of the NSW Carers (Recognition) Act 2010\, its purpose and what this means for how your organisation engages with carers\n\n\nAn awareness of Carer Gateway resources that support carers in their caring role\n\nTo find out more email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/understanding-and-supporting-carers-for-service-providers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250416T071436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T071436Z
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SUMMARY:Carers in your workplace: for CHSP Providers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Many family and friend carers support older people\, understand their needs and are passionate about delivering high quality\, person-centred care. \nAre you a CHSP provider?  Want to grow and support family and friend carers in your workforce? \nExplore how to better attract\, recruit and support carers in your workforce to deliver better client and carer outcomes. \nThis free 30-minute webinar will: \n\nSummarise the relevant Aged Care Quality Standards\n\n\nExplore opportunities to make your workplace more carer-friendly\n\n\nIdentify strategies to attract\, recruit and support carers in your workforce\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen\, grow and diversify your workforce. \nTo find out more email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/carers-in-your-workplace-for-chsp-providers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250512T053206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T053408Z
UID:10000842-1747906200-1747918800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Northern Sydney Regional Forum (Killara)
DESCRIPTION:Invitation is extended to all CEOs\, board members\, Executive teams including Team Leaders involved in transition projects.\nJoin us in-person to hear from our respected aged care experts in legal\, finance and implementation\, to make sure you’re on track for the New Aged Care Act and Support at Home implementation. \n\nSpeakers will include Johanna Heaven from Russell Kennedy law and Siobhain Simpson from Stewart Brown \n\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided\nFree to attend\, registration essential\nThis event is a Sector Support and Development collaboration with Your Side and Ku-ring-gai Council  \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/northern-sydney-regional-forum-killara/
LOCATION:Killara Golf Club\, 556 Pacific Hwy\, Killara\, NSW\, 2071\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250430T064920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T064920Z
UID:10000840-1748217600-1748303999@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:National Sorry Day
DESCRIPTION:On 26 May each year\, Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in the Australian Parliament in 1997 and commemorates Stolen Generations survivors. The report was a landmark truth telling process\, sadly almost 30 years on a number of the report’s 54 recommendations remain unmet. \nRemaining Stolen Generations survivors are ageing\, and many do not have access to a full and fair redress scheme\, or to the records that hold keys to their stories. \nThe time to act is now. We must ensure that Stolen Generations survivors are supported to age with dignity and respect. \nLearn more and find a local community event here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/national-sorry-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250430T065642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T065642Z
UID:10000841-1748304000-1748390399@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June)
DESCRIPTION:National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories\, cultures\, and achievements\, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. \nThe dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum\, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. \nReconciliation must live in the hearts\, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward\, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community\, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. \nWe all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation\, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples\, histories\, cultures\, and futures. \nFurther learning here \nFind your local event here \nDownload resources and posters here \nTranslated resources can be found here \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/national-reconciliation-week-27-may-to-3-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250519T121536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T121536Z
UID:10000846-1748350800-1748354400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:OPAN Support at Home Costs and Fees (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The new Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages (HCP) program and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) programme from 1 July 2025. Join our panel of experts to explore how these changes will affect what you pay for Support at Home. \nPanel:\n\nNick Hartland\, First Assistant Secretary\, Systems\, Engagement and Contributions Division\, Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing\nStuart Barber\, Financial Advocacy Officer\, Seniors Rights Service (OPAN’s NSW network member)\nGwenda Darling\, Member\, Council of Elders and OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group\n\nRegistration here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/opan-support-at-home-costs-and-fees-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250515T125145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T125145Z
UID:10000843-1748352600-1748358000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care New Workforce HR Roundtable Discussion - What employers really need in new recruits
DESCRIPTION:This session will bring together aged care employers and training organisations to explore shared challenges and practical solutions related to recruiting recently trained aged care workers.\nWe hope to enhance mutual understanding between aged care employers and training organisations to better support the development of a skilled workforce. \nOrganiser: Your Side and Ku-ring-gai Council. \nSuitable for:\nManagers and HR professionals of aged care providers\nManagers and training coordinators of RTOs providing aged care training \nBookings: email Lily Li lli@krg.nsw.gov.au to express your interest
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/aged-care-new-workforce-hr-roundtable-discussion-what-employers-really-need-in-new-recruits/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250306T183231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183231Z
UID:10000819-1748512800-1748520000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop Series: Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the Aged Care (online)
DESCRIPTION:SERIES: Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the Australian Aged Care Industry (5 Online Workshops)\nThis series of five online workshops will take you on journey of yarning and deep listening to strengthen your person-centred and culturally safe approaches when working with Aboriginal Elders. \n\nWorkshop One: Caring for our Elders because our Elders cared for us\nLet’s talk about the historical influences that impact First Nations Elders health and explore why it’s important when caring for our Elders.\nDate: Thursday 27th March\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEDT – Online\nWorkshop Two: ‘Closing the Gap’ reforms\nExplore the National Agreement on ‘Closing the Gap’ and strengthen how it is implemented within an aged care setting.\nDate: Thursday 10th April\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Three: Working alongside our Elders\nIncrease your understanding of culturally safe holistic care and explore strategies for working with our Elders in Community Care settings.\nDate: Thursday 1st May\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Four: Understanding trauma when supporting our Elders\nIncrease your understanding of trauma that impacts our Elders and explore strategies to support Elders in their healing.\nDate: Thursday 29th May\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Five: Understanding grief and supporting healing for our Elders \nIdentify grief and loss experiences of our Elders and explore strategies to support Elders in their healing.\nDate: Thursday 19th June\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\n\nThis series is facilitated by Booroongen Djugun Limited\, My Momentum\, Western Sydney Community Forum and supported by Macarthur Disability Services. \nFor further information contact sectorsupport@mdservices.com.au \nDetails and to Register here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/workshop-series-strengthening-aboriginal-cultural-capability-in-the-aged-care-online/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250416T071916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T071916Z
UID:10000835-1748512800-1748520000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Caring through Crisis: Disaster Planning for carers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Caring through Crisis: disaster planning provides carers with an opportunity to plan ahead for future emergencies\, especially when caring for someone with complex needs. \nThe session will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding your risks\n\n\nKnowing what to do before\, during and after a disaster\n\n\nKnowing who can assist you\, and\n\n\nHaving the tools and knowledge to plan ahead.\n\n\nAt the end of the session participants will receive a copy of the Caring through Crisis: Disaster Planning handbook\, including a template to create your own emergency care plan\, evacuation plan and evacuation checklist.\n\nTo find out more email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/caring-through-crisis-disaster-planning-for-carers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250527T234935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T234935Z
UID:10000849-1748869200-1748874600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Provider Obligations for CHSPs registered in Categories 1 to 3 (online workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover: \n\nOverview of the role and function of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC)\nOverview of the registration categories (1-3)\nRefresh on the obligations of providers under the new Aged Care Act including any relevant Rules\nUsing the new strengthened aged care standards for best practice. E.g. draft Pre-audit preparation Self as a self-assessment tool\nOverview of the Aged Care Code of Conduct\n\nFacilitated by Anchor Excellence; the event is brought to you in collaboration with Macarthur Disability Services\, Canterbury-Bankstown City Council & Ageing Australia Sector Support and Development Officers. \nPre-workshop questionnaire here \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/provider-obligations-for-chsps-registered-in-categories-1-to-3-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250520T112803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T112803Z
UID:10000848-1749132000-1749135600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:CHSP Sector readiness for the new Aged Care Act (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will include information about: \n\nchanges to the CHSP from 1 July 2025\nCHSP provider obligations under the Aged Care Act\, including deeming and registration categories\nthe role of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission with CHSP providers from 1 July 2025\nresources to support CHSP providers now and from 1 July 2025.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/chsp-sector-readiness-for-the-new-aged-care-act-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Department of Health and Aged Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250519T121120Z
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UID:10000845-1749553200-1749556800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:CHSP Preparing for 1 July (Invox webinar)
DESCRIPTION:From 1 July\, CHSP providers will be operating under new rules\, new reporting obligations\, and a new service framework. \nOver the past month\, the Department has dropped a flood of critical documents. We’ll make sense of what’s been released\, what it means for your day-to-day operations\, and what actions to take now. If the updated CHSP Program Manual is released in time\, we’ll cover that too. \nThis is your chance to hear directly from sector experts and get answers to the questions still hanging in the air. \nThis briefing will cover: \n\nThe updated CHSP Service Catalogue for 2025–27 – including what’s new\, what’s gone\, and what’s renamed\nWhat the DEX Exchange Toolkit means for your internal systems and reporting\nHow to navigate the new Data Exchange Dictionary\nThe Provider Operational Readiness – Priority Actions List\nAnd (if released) the updated CHSP Program Manual – what’s clarified\, what’s missing\, and what’s next\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/chsp-preparing-for-1-july-invox-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250603T102239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T102239Z
UID:10000853-1749556800-1749562200@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarning about culturally safe trauma informed practice
DESCRIPTION:The new aged care act highlights our responsibility to provide culturally safe\, trauma aware and healing informed services for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. What does that ask of us as individuals and organisations? \nJoin us for a reflective conversation focused on deepening our understanding of the cultural dimensions of trauma informed practice and inviting you to consider next steps on your cultural learning journey. Co-hosted by Social Futures and Uncle Garry Kafoa from Momentum Collective. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/yarning-about-culturally-safe-trauma-informed-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250528T161939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T161939Z
UID:10000850-1749564000-1749569400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Reform - Challenges\, Risks\, Ideas and Opportunities for CHSP
DESCRIPTION:This is part 1 of a four-part webinar series\, Navigating Aged Care Reform\, The Big Picture & Strategic Options for CHSP Organisations to Secure Service Delivery will explore: \n· Aged care today\, aged care tomorrow: the challenges and risks\, ideas and opportunities for CHSP organisations. \n· Assessing and maintaining financial viability for CHSP organisations in this period of reform. \n· The strategic options and pathways CHSP organisations can pursue to ensure financial viability and service continuity to communities and regions. \n· Key considerations and opportunities for the strategic option of mergers and amalgamations. \nPanel discussion led by Aaron Goldsworthy \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/aged-care-reform-challenges-risks-ideas-and-opportunities-for-chsp/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250429T130246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T130246Z
UID:10000839-1749637800-1749645000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - 'Rights First: Preventing Elder Abuse in a Changing Aged Care Landscape' - Online Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join Aged Rights Advocacy Service SA (ARAS) for their 18th annual WEAAD Online Forum on 11 June 2025. This year’s theme\, “Rights First: Preventing Elder Abuse in a Changing Aged Care Landscape”\, places older people’s rights at the heart of aged care reform\, while spotlighting the vital importance of elder abuse prevention. \nThe forum will be officially opened by the Hon. Nat Cook MP\, Minister for Human Services and Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well in South Australia\, via a recorded video message. Minister Cook has long championed the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable South Australians and plays a key role in supporting elder abuse prevention initiatives. \nSpeakers also include: \nCarolanne Barkla\, Chiefe Executive\, Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) \nAndrea Kelly\, Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner \nDaniella Greenwood\, International dementia and human rights consultant\, aged care reform advocate and thought leader \nAged Rights Advocacy Service is the South Australian member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network. \nDetails and Registration here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-rights-first-preventing-elder-abuse-in-a-changing-aged-care-landscape-online-forum/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250612T144500
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250416T072142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T072142Z
UID:10000836-1749736800-1749739500@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Carers as Partners in Care: for CHSP providers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Carers as Partners in Care is designed to build the confidence of CHSP funded aged care providers (frontline staff\, managers) in partnering with family and friend carers of clients to deliver person centered care. \nThis session will explore: \n\nYour understanding of the role of families and carers in person centered care\nThe relevant Aged Care Quality Standards aimed at strengthening carer inclusive practice\nPractical strategies and resources on how you can implement carer inclusive practices.\n\nTo find out more email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/carers-as-partners-in-care-for-chsp-providers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250416T065848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T065848Z
UID:10000830-1750168800-1750170600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting carers with the changes to aged care services: for CHSP Providers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Many family and friend carers work hand in hand with providers to arrange\, monitor and review aged care services. \nAre you a CHSP provider? Want to provide clear\, reassuring information about the reforms? Explore how carers can be supported during the transition to the Support at Home program. \nThis free 30-minute webinar will: \n\nExplore how to provide clear\, consistent information about the reforms\n\n\nIdentify ways to help older people and carers understand their options\n\n\nUnderstand how to support carers of older people\, including the role of Carer Gateway.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to help families navigate the changes with greater confidence and understanding. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/supporting-carers-with-the-changes-to-aged-care-services-for-chsp-providers-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250519T115526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T115526Z
UID:10000844-1750204800-1750377599@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Mental Health in Aged Care Conference 2025 (Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:This conference is designed for a diverse range of health professionals involved in providing Mental Health care / services to older adults.  \nJoin us for a program featuring case studies\, research\, preventative & responsive programs\, innovations\, holistic approaches … Whatever your profession\, job title or clinical/service setting\, register to be challenged\, to listen\, to engage\, to debate\, to offer solutions\, to learn.  \nTickets:\n2 day admission $890 plus GST\n1 day admission $548 plus GST\n \nDetails and registration here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/mental-health-in-aged-care-conference-2025-melbourne/
LOCATION:Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne\, 649 Bridge Rd\, Richmond\, VIC\, 3121\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250520T050947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T050947Z
UID:10000847-1750244400-1750251600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care for CHSP and Aged Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop introduces the principles of trauma informed care and explores practical techniques for the aged care sector. \nThe discussion will highlight the Principles of a Trauma Informed approach\, that is safe and responsive to the intersecting identities of the seniors we work with. We will also explore how trauma and diversity has a direct link to The Diversity Framework. \nFacilitated by Caryn Walsh from Pure Magic\, Caryn is an international specialist in leadership and people development\, is a business advisor\, international motivational speaker and executive coach. She works internationally on 3 continents and has been coaching\, training and guiding leaders and staff in countless Organisations to be more highly performing for over 3 decades. \nThis training is a National Sector Support collaboration between Inclusive and Diverse Communities (IDC)\, Ethnic Communities Council of NSW\, Orange City Council and Live Better Aged Care. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/trauma-informed-care-for-chsp-and-aged-care-providers/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T134500
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250530T074222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T074222Z
UID:10000851-1750251600-1750254300@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:New Aged Care Act: Whistleblower & Complaints (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover the prescribed requirements for whistleblower policies and systems under the Aged Care Rules\, and how these interact with your broader complaints and feedback processes. \nWho should attend: These free webinars are ideal for aged care executives\, senior managers\, governance professionals\, and compliance leads who need to be across the new obligations and reforms. \nPresented by: Victor Harcourt\, Principal and Anita Courtney\, Principal at Russell Kennedy Law \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/new-aged-care-act-whistleblower-complaints-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250306T183231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183231Z
UID:10000820-1750327200-1750334400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop Series: Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the Aged Care (online)
DESCRIPTION:SERIES: Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the Australian Aged Care Industry (5 Online Workshops)\nThis series of five online workshops will take you on journey of yarning and deep listening to strengthen your person-centred and culturally safe approaches when working with Aboriginal Elders. \n\nWorkshop One: Caring for our Elders because our Elders cared for us\nLet’s talk about the historical influences that impact First Nations Elders health and explore why it’s important when caring for our Elders.\nDate: Thursday 27th March\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEDT – Online\nWorkshop Two: ‘Closing the Gap’ reforms\nExplore the National Agreement on ‘Closing the Gap’ and strengthen how it is implemented within an aged care setting.\nDate: Thursday 10th April\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Three: Working alongside our Elders\nIncrease your understanding of culturally safe holistic care and explore strategies for working with our Elders in Community Care settings.\nDate: Thursday 1st May\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Four: Understanding trauma when supporting our Elders\nIncrease your understanding of trauma that impacts our Elders and explore strategies to support Elders in their healing.\nDate: Thursday 29th May\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\nWorkshop Five: Understanding grief and supporting healing for our Elders \nIdentify grief and loss experiences of our Elders and explore strategies to support Elders in their healing.\nDate: Thursday 19th June\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST – Online\n\nThis series is facilitated by Booroongen Djugun Limited\, My Momentum\, Western Sydney Community Forum and supported by Macarthur Disability Services. \nFor further information contact sectorsupport@mdservices.com.au \nDetails and to Register here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/workshop-series-strengthening-aboriginal-cultural-capability-in-the-aged-care-online/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250205T110638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T110638Z
UID:10000797-1750842000-1751040000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Ageing Australia NSW/ACT State Conference (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the NSW/ACT Ageing Australia State Conference. \nWednesday 25 June to Friday 27 June 2025 \nLocation: Sydney \nDetails here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/ageing-australia-nsw-act-state-conference-sydney/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T134500
DTSTAMP:20260409T083435
CREATED:20250530T074613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T074613Z
UID:10000852-1750856400-1750859100@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:New Aged Care Act: Support at Home (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an update on the Support at Home Program\, what’s changing\, and what providers should be thinking about now in preparation. \nWho should attend: These free webinars are ideal for aged care executives\, senior managers\, governance professionals\, and compliance leads who need to be across the new obligations and reforms. \nPresented by: Anita Courtney\, Principal\, Russell Kennedy Law \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/new-aged-care-act-support-at-home-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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