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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:20260428T174336
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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:20260428T174336
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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:20260428T174336
CREATED:20250603T102239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T102239Z
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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:20260428T174336
CREATED:20250528T161939Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T174336
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:20250612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250612T144500
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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:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T174336
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
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CREATED:20250519T115526Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T134500
DTSTAMP:20260428T174336
CREATED:20250530T074222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T074222Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T174336
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:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T174336
CREATED:20250205T110638Z
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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:20260428T174336
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
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