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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:20260409T044315
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
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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:20260409T044315
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:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
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:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250416T072142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T072142Z
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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:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
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:20260409T044315
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:20260409T044315
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:20260409T044315
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:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250520T112803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T112803Z
UID:10000848-1749132000-1749135600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:CHSP Sector readiness for the new Aged Care Act (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will include information about: \n\nchanges to the CHSP from 1 July 2025\nCHSP provider obligations under the Aged Care Act\, including deeming and registration categories\nthe role of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission with CHSP providers from 1 July 2025\nresources to support CHSP providers now and from 1 July 2025.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/chsp-sector-readiness-for-the-new-aged-care-act-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Department of Health and Aged Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
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:20260409T044315
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:20260409T044315
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
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
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:20260409T044315
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;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250416T071436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T071436Z
UID:10000833-1747836000-1747837800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Carers in your workplace: for CHSP Providers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Many family and friend carers support older people\, understand their needs and are passionate about delivering high quality\, person-centred care. \nAre you a CHSP provider?  Want to grow and support family and friend carers in your workforce? \nExplore how to better attract\, recruit and support carers in your workforce to deliver better client and carer outcomes. \nThis free 30-minute webinar will: \n\nSummarise the relevant Aged Care Quality Standards\n\n\nExplore opportunities to make your workplace more carer-friendly\n\n\nIdentify strategies to attract\, recruit and support carers in your workforce\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen\, grow and diversify your workforce. \nTo find out more email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/carers-in-your-workplace-for-chsp-providers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250416T071723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T071723Z
UID:10000834-1747823400-1747827000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding and Supporting Carers: for service providers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Do you or your employees engage with carers? Are you aware of supports that may meet carers needs? \nSupporting carers is essential to effective community care. Increasing carers capacity to provide care may enable the people they care for to continue living and participating in the community. Supporting carers may also help to strengthen the relationship between carers and the people for whom they care\, helps families\, and affirms the contribution carers make to society \nThis session is designed to give service providers an understanding of the needs of carers who care for a family member or friend with disability\, mental illness\, drug or alcohol dependency\, chronic condition\, terminal illness or is frail. \nUnderstanding and Supporting Carers provides: \n\nA comprehensive understanding of carers in society\, the impacts of caring\, the diversity of carers and their caring experience\, and the importance of identifying carers in ensuring their access to support services.\n\n\nAn understanding of the NSW Carers (Recognition) Act 2010\, its purpose and what this means for how your organisation engages with carers\n\n\nAn awareness of Carer Gateway resources that support carers in their caring role\n\nTo find out more email education@carersnsw.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/understanding-and-supporting-carers-for-service-providers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250304T025701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184816Z
UID:10000815-1747749600-1747753200@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:ACQSC Compliance and Enforcement (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will hold a webinar on Compliance and Enforcement. \nRegistrations will be open 2 weeks prior to the session. Registration and further details will be updated here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/compliance-and-enforcement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250429T112320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T112320Z
UID:10000837-1746712800-1746716400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Provider Obligations and Rules - New aged care regulatory model (DoHAC webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for aged care providers. It will cover rules and provider obligations under the new regulatory model. \nThis webinar will explore:\n\nprovider obligations and rules\npreparing for the start of the new Aged Care Act on 1 July\nprovider registration preview and your registration categories.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/provider-obligations-and-rules-new-aged-care-regulatory-model-dohac-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner,Department of Health and Aged Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250429T112553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T112553Z
UID:10000838-1746619200-1746622800@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding low vision and blindness (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Vision Australia is hosting a webinar to support aged care assessors in understanding low vision and blindness. \nThe webinar will build your knowledge and confidence to discuss appropriate supports and goals with vision impaired people when completing assessments. \nYou will learn about: \n\ncommon eye conditions and their impact on vision\nhow vision loss affects daily living\nstrategies\, aids and equipment for people with blindness or low vision\nselecting the relevant service types when referring vision impaired people for services.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/understanding-low-vision-and-blindness-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250306T183231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183231Z
UID:10000818-1746093600-1746100800@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/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250429T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250415T050608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T050608Z
UID:10000828-1745926200-1745931600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Unpacking the New Aged Care Act (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar which will unpack the new Aged Care Act in plain language by Enkindle Consulting. It is designed to make the complexities of the Act easy to understand and prepare you for the changes ahead. \nThis webinar will \n\nunpack for CHSP and Home Care Providers the eight (8) chapters of the new Aged Care Act;\nexplain the key changes for providers to ensure compliance with the new regulatory framework;\nassist attendees to understand their conditions or registration\, obligations and statutory duties based on their individual registration categories.\n\nAudience: Aged Care providers \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/unpacking-the-new-aged-care-act-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250423T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250416T070753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T070753Z
UID:10000832-1745416800-1745418600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Carers and Care planning: for CHSP providers (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a CHSP provider? Want to improve your care planning? \nFamily and friend carers are a vital source of knowledge and expertise when it comes to supporting clients’ needs. In our FREE 30-minute webinar\, explore how to include carers in the care planning process\, build stronger partnerships and deliver better client outcomes. \nIn this webinar\, you will: \nLearn about the relevant Aged Care Quality Standards\nExplore ways to involve carers in the planning process for a more holistic approach\nLearn how to tap into the invaluable resources family and friend carers bring.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to improve your care delivery. \nTo find out more email education@carersnsw.org.au\nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/carers-and-care-planning-for-chsp-providers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250417T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20241217T050607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T113258Z
UID:10000416-1744896600-1744902000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Health & Wellbeing Cultural training webinar (Understanding how culture interacts with healthy ageing)
DESCRIPTION:Healthy eating and being active can improve physical health and mental wellbeing and help older people stay independent. This training will look at how culture interacts with healthy ageing. We will explore culturally appropriate nutrition and how to encourage physical\, social and spiritual wellbeing among people from multicultural backgrounds. \nPartners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) NSW & ACT is part of the nationwide PICAC Alliance which is funded by the Australian Government to support aged care service providers to deliver care that meets the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people. PICAC NSW & ACT is auspiced by the Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (MCCI). \nFor more information\, please contact Training & Education Coordinator Gail Jugow at MCCI on 02 4229 7566 or email gail@mcci.org.au / admin@mcci.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/health-wellbeing-cultural-training-webinar-understanding-how-culture-interacts-with-healthy-ageing/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250416T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250311T043230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T043230Z
UID:10000821-1744801200-1744808400@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Clinical Governance Audits for CHSP Providers (online)
DESCRIPTION:Clinical Governance Audits for CHSP Providers and newly developed checklist to meet diverse client needs \nThis training program provides a comprehensive understanding of clinical governance in CHSP\, with a focus on compliance\, risk management\, and continuous improvement in line with the strengthened standards. \nModule 1 introduces key clinical governance concepts\, highlighting their importance under the Strengthened Quality Standards. \nModule 2 guides participants through the development and implementation of clinical governance frameworks\, covering risk management\, quality assurance\, and culturally safe\, client-centred care. \nModule 3 focuses on accountability and continuous improvement\, offering strategies for monitoring clinical care\, highlighting checklists and tools to aid compliance\, gathering feedback from CALD clients and communities\, and adapting quality improvement processes to meet diverse needs. \nSession delivered by Steve Neal\, Lorraine Poulos and Associates. \nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please contact Marina Antonas – Inner West Sydney SSDO marina.antonas@eccnsw.org.au or Kim McLean – Central West SSDO kmclean@orange.nsw.gov.au \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/clinical-governance-audits-for-chsp-providers-online/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250415T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250304T025527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T073453Z
UID:10000814-1744725600-1744729200@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Provider Registration and Renewal in Practice (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will hold a webinar on Provider Registration. \nHosted by Commissioner\, Liz Hefren-Webb\, we will explore: \n\nthe step-by-step process of registering as a new provider and renewing registration for existing providers – including audits\nthe deeming process\nhow providers can vary their registration\n\nThis is a webinar for existing and prospective providers. \nFor more information ahead of the webinar:  \n\nRegistration and renewal\nHow the new aged care regulatory model will work\n\nWe encourage providers to join this webinar\, ask questions and provide feedback. The live webinar will include a Q&A session and we encourage you to submit questions in advance through the registration link. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/provider-registration-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250306T183231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183231Z
UID:10000817-1744279200-1744286400@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/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250408T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20250403T090012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T090012Z
UID:10000827-1744124400-1744128000@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:LGBTI and Dementia - Understanding and Responding to Changes in Behaviour
DESCRIPTION:Coming out and going back into the closet for people with dementia. Do LGBTI people disclose or hide themselves in aged care settings. \nPlease join us for this informative webinar series. The third and final webinar in this series is designed for providers in the aged care sector. Subject matter experts will give insights into the experiences of LGBTI older people\,  they will provide practical tools and information to better support LGBTI clients. This session aims increase knowledge and skills to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTI individuals living with dementia. \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/lgbti-and-dementia-understanding-and-responding-to-changes-in-behaviour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Sector Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250408T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044315
CREATED:20241204T022027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T022027Z
UID:10000404-1744110000-1744113600@sector.yourside.org.au
SUMMARY:Leading through change (Oranges Toolkit Wellbeing Masterclass Series)
DESCRIPTION:Modern leaders need to understand how their team responds to change\, so they can best support their individual needs with understanding. \nIn times of change keeping your team engaged and motivated can be challenging – especially given that two people can respond to the same change very differently.Understanding the neuroscience of how people respond to change can be incredibly helpful for leaders. Leaders can then adapt their style and ways of communicating to suit the needs of each team member. \nIn this highly interactive session\, your team will leave with an understanding of:\nThe neuroscience of change\, and the how uncertainty and complexity impacts our performance and productivity\nLeading compassionately and building trust during times of transformation\nPractical\, science-informed strategies to foster engagement and motivation \nBrought to you by Sector Support Central Coast and Hunter \nRegister here
URL:https://sector.yourside.org.au/event/leading-through-change-oranges-toolkit-wellbeing-masterclass-series/
LOCATION:Online
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