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SUMMARY:Understanding Hoarding & Squalor (for Aged Care Workers)
DESCRIPTION:Hoarding is a complex mental health condition that often intersects with trauma\, ageing\, and social isolation. Understanding it through a clinical and trauma informed lens is essential for delivering best practice\, person-centred care that fosters dignity\, autonomy\, and long-term wellbeing.  \nIn this workshop\, participants will:\n• Gain insight into hoarding disorder as a recognised mental health condition\n• Explore the psychological\, social\, and environmental factors contributing to hoarding behaviours in older adults\n• Learn trauma-informed strategies that support safety\, trust\, and collaborative change\n• Acquire practical tools to engage respectfully and effectively with people living in hoarded environments \nOutcome: Participants will leave equipped with compassionate\, evidence-informed strategies to support older adults living with hoarding\, and contribute to meaningful\, sustainable change that respects individual rights and lived experience. \nFacilitator: Inside Out Recovery. \nSupported by Sector Support and Development\, Ku-ring-gai Council and Your Side. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/understanding-hoarding-squalor-for-aged-care-workers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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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/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T115507Z
UID:10000855-1755693000-1755696600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:ESG Environmental\, Social & Governance: SustainCheck Tool Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn what ESG (Environmental\, Social & Governance) is and how it can help your business attract customers\, employees\, investors and improve financial performance. \nESG is a formal approach to measuring and reporting how your business impacts society and the environment\, and SustainCheck is a self-assessment tool that helps organisations understand where they are performing well on sustainability and where they can improve\, from reducing emissions to embedding human rights. \nYou can use an ESG framework to: \n\nmeasure your business’s impact beyond financial performance\n\n\nplan and measure how your business manages risks and opportunities linked to ESG factors\n\n\nreport your progress to consumers and other stakeholders\n\n\nfollow regulations (where needed).\n\nFacilitated by Melissa Sum\, Ithaca Impact \nBought to you by the National Sector Support and Development Network – Compliance and Business Practices Working Group by SSDs from Central Coast\, Central West\, Sydney inner West\, Macarthur Wingecarribee. \nRegister here \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/esg-environmental-social-governance-sustaincheck-tool-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T154205Z
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SUMMARY:Support at Home update for older people\, families and carers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Health Disability and Ageing will be hosting a webinar for older people\, their family members and carers\, and is an opportunity to ask questions about the Support at Home program. It will include information for existing care recipients transitioning into Support at Home from 1 November 2025. There will be a short presentation\, followed by an extended question-and-answer session. \nChair – Greg Pugh\, First Assistant Secretary\, Reform Implementation Division\, Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing \nPresenter – Lezah Rushton\, Assistant Secretary\, Assessment and Home Care Transition Branch\, Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing \nPresenter – Jasmine Snow\, Acting Assistant Secretary\, Support at Home Policy Operations Branch\, Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing \nPanellist – Rowena Sierant\, Director\, Assistive Technology & Home Modifications Section\, Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing \nPanellist – Susan Trainor\, Assistant Secretary\, Contributions and Accommodation Reform Branch\, Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing \nPanellist – Julia Atkinson\, Acting Assistant Secretary\, Home Support Operations Branch\, Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/support-at-home-qa-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Department of Health Disability and Ageing
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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SUMMARY:Standing up to scams and financial abuse: Elder Abuse Action Australia (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore AMC Services’ design and delivery of Money Smart for Seniors\, a project co-created with culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities to tackle the ‘silent crimes’ of elder financial abuse\, scams\, and fraud. This session highlights the impact of communities leading the way in designing culturally appropriate education. \nThe discussion will delve into: \n\nThe unique challenges older people from multicultural backgrounds face when identifying scams and financial abuse\nHow cultural perceptions and stigma affect reporting and help-seeking\nThe barriers older people face in accessing support and protect\n\nMedha and Suzy will explain: \n\nWhy involving older people with lived and living experience is crucial to effective co-design\nLessons learned from creating accessible\, culturally relevant education tools\nHow community-led approaches can build confidence\, capability and resilience\nThe value of a strengths-based approach to empower multicultural communities in taking action against financial fraud and protecting financial wellbeing.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Medha Gunawardana\, Manager Community Strengthening\, Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMC Services)\nDr Suzy Goldsmith\, Director\, Goldsmiths Advisory\n\nAudience: This is an essential session for anyone working with older people from multicultural backgrounds including professionals in elder abuse prevention\, financial safety education and community engagement. Community leaders and service providers seeking practical\, culturally responsive strategies will also find this very valuable. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact James Thomas at james@eaaa.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/standing-up-to-scams-and-financial-abuse-elder-abuse-action-australia-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250808T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T153656Z
UID:10000857-1754650800-1754654400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Dementia\, Ageing and Aged Mission - exploring the Medical Research Future Fund (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The MRFF’s $185 million Dementia\, Ageing and Aged Care Mission supports research that improves Australians’ quality of life as they age. \nJoin the Department of Health Disalbility and Ageing to learn about: \n\nthe MRFF Dementia\, Ageing and Aged Care Mission\nthe priorities of the Dementia\, Ageing and Aged Care Mission and the currently open 2025 grant opportunity\nthe outcomes of a recent Review of the Dementia\, Ageing and Aged Care Mission\ndementia policy in practice.\n\nYou will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation. \nGrant opportunity GO7589 – 2025 Dementia\, Ageing and Aged Care grant opportunity closes 20 August 2025. This National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant supports medical research and medical innovations that will hellp improve quality of life for Australians as they age. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/dementia-ageing-and-aged-mission-exploring-the-medical-research-future-fund-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Department of Health Disability and Ageing
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T055645Z
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SUMMARY:IHACPA Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) national conference will be held from 5 to 7 August 2025 in Adelaide\, South Australia. The conference theme focuses on Integrating Resilience Within the Care Economy and the Role of Pricing. \nThe 3-day program will feature international speakers\, interactive workshops and oral presentations on innovative research\, transformative programs and shaping of policy initiatives. An expert line up of speakers will lead the conversation on reform\, pricing\, innovation and opportunities for harmonisation and innovation across different sectors. \nYou will also hear directly from IHACPA on key aspects of our work program\, including the latest methodologies and frameworks for pricing and costing services. \nAs a cornerstone of Australia’s workforce and fiscal landscape\, the care economy warrants our collective attention. Whether you are attending in-person or virtually\, you won’t want to miss this event. \nFor more information about the conference program email conference@ihacpa.gov.au. \nDetails here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/ihacpa-conference-2025/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
CREATED:20250205T105501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T105501Z
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SUMMARY:National Aged Care Provider Conference 2025 (hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the change: Rights and regulation \nThe Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission are hosting this key national event aimed at engaging with aged care providers as\, together\, we navigate the changes to rights and regulation in aged care under the new Aged Care Act. \nTo achieve the best outcome for older Australians\, the conference program and networking dinner will explore the changing landscape of rights-based aged care. \nYou’ll hear from our new Commissioner Liz Hefren-Webb\, the Complaints Commissioner\, Department of Health and Aged Care\, Commission representatives\, older people\, and providers from across the sector. \n29 & 30 July 2025 \nMelbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre & online \nFree registration is open to providers of residential care\, home care\, Commonwealth Home Support Programme services\, and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program services. \nDetails and registration here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/national-aged-care-provider-conference-2025-hybrid/
LOCATION:Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Place\, South Wharf Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250725T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
CREATED:20250205T115912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T115912Z
UID:10000799-1753434000-1753549200@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Better Boards Conference (Brisbane & online)
DESCRIPTION:The Better Boards Conference assists boards\, CEOs and executives of not-for-profit organisations to navigate this crisis. You’ll hear timely insights\, ideas\, and practical tools\, solutions and realistic strategies to develop and drive the success and sustainability of your organisation. \nJoin directors and CEOs of not-for-profit organisations to refine and strengthen your approach to governance and leadership and to continue your professional development in a focused environment. \n25 & 26 July 2025\, Brisbane Convention Centre \nEarly bird In-person $109 \nEarly Bird online $765 \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/better-boards-conference-brisbane-online/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Grey St\, South Bank\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250702T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
CREATED:20250611T031543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T031543Z
UID:10000854-1751482800-1751490000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care New Changes and Essential Support services for GPs & practice staff
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sydney North Health Network. \nThe aged care system is evolving\, with significant changes to home support services aimed at improving accessibility and efficiency. Service providers must assess referral pathways\, utilising platforms like HealthLink\, Care Finder and My Aged Care to streamline aged care assessments. \nThis workshop will assist GPs and Practice Staff to adapt to the new support-at-home structures and terminology\, ensuring informed decision-making in care provision. Maximising the use of Carefinder and Yourside resources enhances service navigation and empowers vulnerable individuals to access tailored support. \nBy applying strategic approaches to care delivery\, Health Professionals can strengthen their ability to advocate for and implement effective aged care solutions. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/aged-care-new-changes-and-essential-support-services-for-gps-practice-staff/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T134500
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
CREATED:20250530T074613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T074613Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T134500
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250612T144500
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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:20250610T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
CREATED:20250519T121120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T121120Z
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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:20250527T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260408T232347
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/
LOCATION:NSW
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