Your Side Regional Forum - Day 3 - Strategic Planning For The Social Sector
2022-11-23 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Presenter: George Liacos, Founder and Chair, Spark Strategy
Join George for this practical session that will talk you through what Strategy Planning is and how this process can support you in your journey to transition to the new in-home program. Learn more about some of the existing tools and frameworks that organisations can use to formulate their action plan, and hear a few suggestions and tips on where to start.
Audience: this Forum is for Managers, Team Leaders, Directors and CEOs of Aged Care organisations.
Full details of the Regional Forum Week can be found here.
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Your Side Regional Forum - Day 2 - Role of Organisational Culture in times of Change
2022-11-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
Presenter: Justina Stromnes – Organisational Psychologist, Bendelta
In this interactive session, join Justina to explore the key role of organisational culture in a time of change. As organisations are starting to reflect and strategise for the Sector changes that need to happen, learn the meaning of the famous quote Culture eats strategy for breakfast and find which concrete steps you can take to create and sustain a positive organisational culture.
Audience: this Forum is for Managers, Team Leaders, Directors and CEOs of Aged Care organisations.
Full details of the Regional Forum Week can be found here.
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Professional Boundaries and Working Within Scope of Practice Webinar
2022-11-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Hosted by ACCPA, this 1.5 hour webinar is designed to support the frontline aged care workforce delivering care in both residential and home and community settings. The webinar includes information about professional boundaries, professional behaviours, and how frontline staff identify and respond to situations that challenge their understanding of scope of practice. There will be an opportunity for a Q & A session at the end.
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Your Side Regional Forum - Day 1 - The Aged Care environment: transforming beyond the reforms
2022-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Presenter: Jennene Buckley, Founding Partner, Enkindle
In this webinar, Jennene Buckley will share insights and tips to understand and navigate the context we are currently operating in with the Aged Care reforms, but also talk about wider issues in relation to workforce, digitalisation and more. Why do Aged Care providers need to approach the Aged Care reforms in a holistic and strategic way?
Audience: this Forum is for Managers, Team Leaders, Directors and CEOs of Aged Care organisations.
Full details of the Regional Forum Week can be found here.
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The Future of Aged Care – Leading the Transformation Webinar
2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program will be hosting a webinar on the future of aged care, and will explore why it is essential to maintain a future focus to actively contribute to transforming aged care in Australia. The panel will discuss how to confidently lead organisations in successfully implementing changes to meet new obligations.
Enrol in the free Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program to register to attend the webinar. Enrolment is open to all executives and members of governing bodies of approved providers of Commonwealth Government funded residential aged care, or homecare services.
Register for the webinar here

Vision Loss Tips for CHSP Providers Webinar
2022-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Vision Australia is presenting a webinar on how CHSP providers can support Australians experiencing vision loss.
The webinar will cover tips on:

how to ensure vision-impaired clients are safe and comfortable when receiving services in their home
practical ways to help people who are blind or have low vision in social and community settings
strategies to ensure programs are inclusive.

This session will help providers interact confidently and respectfully with vision-impaired clients to continue to support them to live independently.
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Code of Conduct for Aged Care: Aged care worker webinar
2022-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Hosted by the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission, this webinar is to brief all aged care workers – including students and volunteers about the Code in a webinar specifically tailored to their needs.
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Confronting the Challenge: The future care and support workforce
2022-11-11 09:00 - 12:30 | Rydges Sydney Central, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
Attracting and retaining quality workers to meet increasing demand is the number one challenge facing the care and support sectors in Australia. There are many forces putting pressure on the workforce, and we need to act now to prepare for the future. The Human Services Skills Organisation (HSSO) invites you to participate in Confronting the Challenge: The future care and support workforce.
This half-day event, hosted by the HSSO brings together prominent speakers from Australia and the United Kingdom with industry leaders to discuss how we can attract and retain the right people with the right skills to meet current and future demand. We will use the latest data to identify key trends and discuss solutions.
This event is designed for anyone with an interest in the success of the future care and support workforce
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Southern NSW Aged Care Regional Forum
2022-11-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
Organised by SSD Southern NSW, this Forum will include presentations by:

Paul Sadler, Aged Care Consultant – Update on the new aged care reforms
Rosemary Jürs, Assistant Director, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission – Update on the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) in Home Care
Sarah Leussink, Wollongong City Council – Update on the Old Boys Social Club
Narelle Williams, Shellharbour City Council – Videos on Healthy End of Life
Christine Racar, Community Industry Group – Video on Home Maintenance under the CHSP Manual

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Workforce Forum - Attracting and retaining quality staff in times of change
2022-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Online
Organised by SSD Northern NSW, Tweed Heads and Lismore, this Forum is an opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by critical changes across the sector. We know that staff are the beating heart of our organisations- now, more than ever, we must find ways to engage, build and optimize our workforce for the future.
Guest speakers
• Dane Jacka – Regional Co-ordinator, Northern
Region NSW Boosting the Local Care Workforce
program.
• Michelle Taylor – Senior Business Partner – HR and
Joe Dimarco – Managing Consultant, CareCFO.
• Peter Devine – General Manager, Byron Shire
Respite Service Inc.
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Strengthening provider governance in aged care – a regulatory perspective Webinar
2022-11-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Hosted by the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission, this webinar will provide an overview of the new provider governance regulatory requirements introduced in the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Act. Participants will hear about the Commission’s role in relation to these reforms, including the guidance to be provided to the sector to support providers to comply with new obligations.
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Anglicare We Matter 2022- Reimagining Dementia Forum North Sydney
2022-11-07 09:30 - 14:30 | St Ives Bowling & Recreation Club, 100 Killeaton St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
Anglicare’s Dementia Advisory Service is hosting their annual We Matter 2022 dementia forum in North Sydney. This year’s theme is ‘Reimagining dementia’.
The event is for people living with dementia and their care partners to join us for a series of innovative presentations about dementia. Featuring leading dementia experts and evidence-based strategies, presentations are designed to equip you to live well with or without dementia.
Morning tea and lunch are provided
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Diverse Aged Care Workforce - Education & Employment Webinar
2022-11-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Organised by the NSW MAPS Network (incl. Ethnic Community Services co-operative, Hornsby Shire Council and Advances Diversity Services), this webinar will be an opportunity to hear all the latest from those in the know in the industry; including: TAFE, employers and current aged care sector workers. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions on the day and find out more about current work opportunities. Don’t miss out, this could be the change you have been looking for!
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Digital Transformation Webinar
2022-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Organised by a joint SSD project (including 3Bridges Community and STARS Training), this webinar will cover the following:

What does ‘digital transformation’ mean for small to medium not-for-profits?
Introduction to “Digital Transformation Hub”
How to assess your digital technology capability and develop a roadmap

Presenter: Reza Torkman, Senior Digital Transformation, Consultant from Infoxchange
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Employer Engagement webinars – Expanding the aged care workforce through Australian Apprenticeships (Traineeships) Webinar
2022-10-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Organised by the Department of Health and Aged Care, this webinar covers Australian Apprenticeships (Traineeships) available to residential aged care, home care and Commonwealth Home Support Programme providers to help develop new workers and advance the skills of current aged care workers.
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Digital Transformation Tech Talk
2022-10-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s Digital Transformation agenda is working to create a better-connected aged care network, that is consolidated, sustainable, automated, and modern. We are inviting the sector to join us for an ongoing conversation. You will have a chance to ask questions.
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Ten Steps to Developing a Diversity Plan Webinar
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Organised by the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing, this webinar will take participants through the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing’s 10 step process for developing a diversity, equity and inclusion plan within an aged care service.
It will include reflective exercises and discussions to guide and support participants through their inclusive services journey.
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5 key areas of Risk - Home Services - Online Workshop
2022-10-18 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-10-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is hosting workshops to complement the Quality and Safety in Home Services – 5 Key Areas of Risk guidance and is specific to providers of aged care home services. The workshop focuses on provider obligations and responsibilities in the context of risk. It includes a series of interactive, practical examples designed to help participants understand key elements of the 5 areas of risk and to then apply these considerations to their individual service-settings.
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Home care packages Q&A Webinar
2022-10-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
OPAN is hosting a webinar to answer your questions about home care packages, including statements, fees and charges.
Home care packages provide care and coordinated support at home for older people across Australia. They should be flexible and centred around the needs and wants of the older person.
Join our panel of experts on Tuesday, 18 October for this special Q&A webinar answering your concerns and queries relating to home care packages.

Register here.

Launch of Aged Care Quality Standards Review Consultation Webinar
2022-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Department of Health and Aged Care has spoken with stakeholders from across the aged care sector, as well as older Australians and their families to understand what revisions should be made to the Aged Care Quality Standards.
The Department is now seeking feedback on this revised version of the Quality Standards, and a range of consultations will take place during October and November 2022.
This webinar launches the public consultation.
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Webinar for the Aged Care Data Strategy
2022-10-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Online
The Department of Health and Aged Care is partnering with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) to progress a national aged care data system.
The webinar will cover approaches to developing the aged care data strategy and detail other opportunities to get involved.
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Utilising the My Aged Care provider portal Webinar
2022-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
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.
This will include information about:
• Service provider responsibilities
• How to access and utilise relevant consumer information to guide your work
• Utilising the Support Plan to create a service specific Goal Directed Care Plan (GDCP)
• Reducing duplication and improve efficiency for clients, carers and staff
• Sharing information via My Aged Care.
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Webinar on upcoming changes to specialisation verification
2022-10-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Hosted by the Department of Health and Aged Care, this webinar will cover the Specialisation Verification Framework and upcoming application process improvements, including the:

new online application process for verifying specialisation claims via the My Aged Care (MAC) service and support portal
intent and scope of the MAC Specialisation Verification initiative and accompanying Framework
benefits for older people and providers in verifying specialisation claims
appearance of verified specialisations on MAC versus unverified specialisations
timeline for removing unverified claims from provider profiles on MAC (early-2023)

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Training Webinar
2022-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
In these modules organised by Sydney North Health Network (SNHN), you will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in addressing and working with patients from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, providing a culturally respectful environment.
We will explore an introduction to Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Health Care Settings, Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Aboriginal Communities and Optimising Cultural Safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Health Care Environments.
THERE ARE THREE PARTS TO THIS TRAINING – 6 hours in total
All three modules MUST be completed in this order to successfully complete the training course:

MODULE 1 – Online Training Module | 1 hour
MODULE 2 – Zoom meeting – Camera on for the duration (small group) | 3 hours
MODULE 3 – Online Training Module | 2 hours

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Preparing for the New In-Home Aged Care
2022-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
This webinar is designed to support CHSP providers to transition into the new in-home aged care program. It will provide you with a very practical training session to assist you with your planning for the next period of change in Home Care. This session on strategic planning will enable you to ‘step back’ from the day-to-day operations and ask where your organisation is heading and what its priorities should be.
Lorraine Poulos and Associates will be facilitating the training. You will be able to spend time identifying exactly where your organisation should be heading, and how it will get there and try to mitigate some of the risks.
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Leisure, Wellness and Reablement: Getting the Foundations Right Webinar
2022-09-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Organised by ACCPA, this interactive workshop uses wellness and reablement approaches to explore the delivery of leisure and lifestyle programs. Leisure, wellness and reablement: Getting the Foundations Right is designed to support personal care/support workers (including volunteers) to better interact and support the older people in community and/or home settings. This workshop explores the fundamental approaches and policy frameworks that underpin leisure, wellness and reablement for the older person.
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Effective Incident Management Systems (IMS) Webinar
2022-09-27 13:00 - 15:30, 2022-09-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Online
Organised by the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission, this online workshop covers processes, guidance and practical examples of effective incident management systems. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce these key concepts while providing an explanation of how maintaining an effective incident management system will enable your reporting under the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).
More information and registration here.

Introduction to the SIRS: Incident management systems
2022-09-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Hosted by the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission, this webinar will include a discussion about effective incident management systems (IMS) in the home services sector. The webinar will outline the important link between an effective IMS, good internal reporting processes, preventing, responding and learning from incidents, and the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS). The webinar will also cover the clinical management of incidents, and insights about IMS compliance by the home service sector.
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