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SUMMARY:Approaches to Business Cost-out: Support at Home online workshop
DESCRIPTION:EY will be holding a series of free Support at Home online workshops to assist providers in preparing for transition on 1 November 2025. These workshops are aimed at sharing practical tips\, tools and guidance to providers on key areas of concern identified through the Aged Care Business and Workforce Advisory Service. For any questions contact agedcareadvisory@au.ey.com \nRegister here \nProviders can select to participate in workshops that are most relevant to their needs: \nManaging Costs and Setting Prices\nUnderstanding cost drivers under Support at Home and how to set prices\nThurs 25 September 2025\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm (AEST)\nTuesday 7 October 2025\, 2:30pm to 4:00pm (AEST) \nApproaches to Business Cost-Out\nIdentifying cost reduction opportunities\nThursday 9 October 2025\, 11:30am – 1:30pm (AEST) \nGovernance and obligations\nNavigating governance requirements under the strengthened aged care standards\nFriday 17 October 2025\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm (AEST) \nDigital Uplift\nReadiness for digital reporting obligations and broader technical basics\nFriday 24 October 2025\, 1:30pm – 3:00pm (AEST) \nWorkforce Management\nStrengthening approaches to attract and retain staff and deliver workforce training\nFriday 7 November\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm (AEST) \nDeveloping Growth Strategies \nIdentifying opportunities for organisational growth\nThursday 27 November\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm (AEST) \n  \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/approaches-to-business-cost-out/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250923T054022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T054022Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Costs and Setting Prices: Support at Home online workshop
DESCRIPTION:EY will be holding a series of free Support at Home online workshops to assist providers in preparing for transition on 1 November 2025. Providers can select to participate in workshops that are most relevant to their needs. \nThese workshops are aimed at sharing practical tips\, tools and guidance to providers on key areas of concern identified through the Aged Care Business and Workforce Advisory Service. \nFor any questions contact agedcareadvisory@au.ey.com \nRegister here \n  \nManaging Costs and Setting Prices\nUnderstanding cost drivers under Support at Home and how to set prices\nThurs 25 September 2025\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm (AEST)\nTuesday 7 October 2025\, 2:30pm to 4:00pm (AEST) \nApproaches to Business Cost-Out\nIdentifying cost reduction opportunities\nThursday 9 October 2025\, 11:30am – 1:30pm (AEST) \nGovernance and obligations\nNavigating governance requirements under the strengthened aged care standards\nFriday 17 October 2025\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm (AEST) \nDigital Uplift\nReadiness for digital reporting obligations and broader technical basics\nFriday 24 October 2025\, 1:30pm – 3:00pm (AEST) \nWorkforce Management\nStrengthening approaches to attract and retain staff and deliver workforce training\nFriday 7 November\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm (AEST) \nDeveloping Growth Strategies \nIdentifying opportunities for organisational growth\nThursday 27 November\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm (AEST) \n  \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/managing-costs-and-setting-prices-support-at-home-online-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250924T052008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T052030Z
UID:10000886-1759845600-1759849200@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Provider Registration: applications\, audits and fees explained (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is running a webinar to discuss what providers need to know about Provider Registration: applications\, audits and fees. The webinar will help providers prepare for the new registration model and charging arrangements under the new Act from 1 November 2025.   \nFollowing this webinar\, the Commission will offer small engagement sessions with current applicants looking to understand their obligations and address questions to ensure a smooth transition.  \nThe session will provide:   \n\nan overview of the cost recovery process and what it means for providers\nan explanation of the new fee tables and provider fee calculators\nan explanation of fee waiver arrangements\npractical scenarios covering registration and audits for renewals and variations.\n\nPanel: \n\nLiz Hefren-Webb\, Commissioner\nSarah Kelly\, Assistant Commissioner\, Registry\nChris Davis\, Chief Financial Officer\n\n  \nBackground Information: \n\nFee arrangements in place until 31 October 2025\nFee comparison table  (compares the current fee arrangements with the proposed fee arrangements under the New Act)\nInformation on transitional arrangements\n\nAudience: This is a webinar for existing and prospective providers. \nRegister here 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/provider-registration-applications-audits-and-fees-explained-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250923T060007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T060048Z
UID:10000881-1759842000-1759847400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Home Care: The strengthened Quality Standards - Preparing for the changes
DESCRIPTION:Free online live-learning session delivered by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. \nA facilitated session which supports managers\, educators and leaders from Australian government-funded home services providers to consider the requirements of the strengthened Quality Standards (the Standards) in the context of a real-life scenario. \nThe session uses a detailed case study to explore the application of the Standards and key considerations for providers. While specific Outcomes and Actions are considered as part of the case study\, we will not be discussing the application of the Standards to individual service settings. The session does not cover all the Outcomes and Actions of the Standards\, but draws on key elements relevant to the case study as an example of how providers might consider their obligations. The session provides opportunities to discuss approaches and ideas with other participants. \nRegister here \nYou can register for sessions through the Commission’s Aged Care Learning Information Solution (Alis) platform.
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/home-care-the-strengthened-quality-standards-preparing-for-the-changes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250911T025832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T025832Z
UID:10000870-1759411800-1759419000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Emergency Planning for Community Care providers (interactive webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN is hosting an interactive webinar for Community Care providers (NDIS and in-home aged care) on Emergency Planning. First responding agencies SES\, RFS\, Reconstruction Authority\, and Hunter New England Health District will present. Everyone is welcome. \nYou can view a recording of the recent Emergency Planning session for Residential Aged Care providers here. \nDetails and Registration here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/emergency-planning-for-community-care-providers-interactive-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250923T053903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T053903Z
UID:10000874-1758808800-1758814200@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing Costs and Setting Prices: Support at Home online workshop
DESCRIPTION:EY will be holding a series of free Support at Home online workshops to assist providers in preparing for transition on 1 November 2025. Providers can select to participate in workshops that are most relevant to their needs. \nThese workshops are aimed at sharing practical tips\, tools and guidance to providers on key areas of concern identified through the Aged Care Business and Workforce Advisory Service. \nFor any questions contact agedcareadvisory@au.ey.com \nRegister here \n  \nManaging Costs and Setting Prices\nUnderstanding cost drivers under Support at Home and how to set prices\nThurs 25 September 2025\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm (AEST)\nTuesday 7 October 2025\, 2:30pm to 4:00pm (AEST) \nApproaches to Business Cost-Out\nIdentifying cost reduction opportunities\nThursday 9 October 2025\, 11:30am – 1:30pm (AEST) \nGovernance and obligations\nNavigating governance requirements under the strengthened aged care standards\nFriday 17 October 2025\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm (AEST) \nDigital Uplift\nReadiness for digital reporting obligations and broader technical basics\nFriday 24 October 2025\, 1:30pm – 3:00pm (AEST) \nWorkforce Management\nStrengthening approaches to attract and retain staff and deliver workforce training\nFriday 7 November\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm (AEST) \nDeveloping Growth Strategies \nIdentifying opportunities for organisational growth\nThursday 27 November\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm (AEST) \n  \n 
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/managing-costs-and-setting-prices-support-at-home-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250911T032837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T032837Z
UID:10000871-1758708000-1758713400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:The strengthened Quality Standards Facilitated Session - Preparing for the changes
DESCRIPTION:This workshop supports managers\, educators and leaders from funded home services providers to consider the requirements of the strengthened Quality Standards (the Standards) in the context of a real-life scenario. \nEach month the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission delivers live learning for people working in the aged care sector. These sessions offer practical tips to support learners to understand how to meet their obligations in their service. Commission facilitators deliver these live learning sessions. \nDetails and registration here. (Account registration required on the ALIS aged care learning platform)
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/the-strengthened-quality-standards-facilitated-session-preparing-for-the-changes/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250828T152952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T152952Z
UID:10000867-1758632400-1758636000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:The new Aged Care Act: High Quality Care (OPAN webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The new Aged Care Act describes what high quality care looks like\, but how are we going to achieve that in practice? What regulatory levers do we have to bring that definition to life? In the latest OPAN webinar\, our panel of experts will explore the strengths and limitations of the Statement of Rights and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the equal importance of clinical and psychosocial support. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/the-new-aged-care-act-high-quality-care-opan-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250912T024544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T024544Z
UID:10000872-1758220200-1758227400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Vicarious Trauma\, Burnout\, and Self-Care in Frontline Work (online)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session hosted by the NSW Service for the Treatment Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors and Central and Eastern PHN will explore the personal and professional impacts of vicarious trauma and burnout on frontline workers supporting refugee and migrant communities. \nThe session will introduce practical\, trauma-informed strategies for emotional well-being\, sustainable self-care\, and fostering supportive team environments. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/vicarious-trauma-burnout-and-self-care-in-frontline-work-online/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250807T084615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T084615Z
UID:10000859-1758114000-1758119400@sector.yourside.org.au
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-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T121500
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250827T105051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T105051Z
UID:10000866-1758103200-1758111300@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:LGBTI+ Inclusive Aged Care & the Strengthened Quality Standards (online workshop)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an interactive workshop about the experiences of older LGBTI+ communities in aged care settings\, embedding inclusive practice and how this applies to aged care service design\, frameworks and processes. The session will also look at sector obligations under upcoming aged care reforms including embedding the new Statement of Rights and the Strengthened Quality Standards.  \nTraining delivered by Karen Menzies (she/her)\, Learning and Development Facilitator at Twenty10\, in partnership with Silver Rainbow. \nAudience:  All in-home aged care workers\, managers and executives. \nFree to attend \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/lgbti-inclusive-aged-care-the-strengthened-quality-standards-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250827T091456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T091456Z
UID:10000865-1758031200-1758034800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged care provider requirements search tool (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing webinar will introduce the Aged Care Provider Requirements Search tool. The tool has been designed to help providers understand the rules\, obligations and other requirements which will apply to them under the new Aged Care Act\, which starts on 1 November 2025. \nThis webinar will include: \n\na step-by-step demonstration outlining how the Aged Care Provider Requirements Search tool works\ntips to optimise search results\, helping providers get the most relevant information about their requirements under the new Aged Care Act\ninformation about other resources available to help providers\na question and answer session.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/aged-care-provider-requirements-search-tool-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Department of Health Disability and Ageing
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250820T221827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T221849Z
UID:10000864-1756299600-1756306800@sector.yourside.org.au
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250807T084503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T084527Z
UID:10000858-1755694800-1755700200@sector.yourside.org.au
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250729T115507Z
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250730T151753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T154205Z
UID:10000856-1755180000-1755183600@sector.yourside.org.au
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250807T085948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T085948Z
UID:10000863-1755174600-1755178200@sector.yourside.org.au
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250808T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
CREATED:20250730T153656Z
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250702T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T134500
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
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:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T134500
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
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:20260408T234136
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:20250612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250612T144500
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
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:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
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:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T234136
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:20260408T234136
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:20260408T234136
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:20260408T234136
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:20260408T234136
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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