UPCOMING EVENTS
Workshop: Responding To Racism in Aged Care
When: 13 March 2024, 10.00am-12.00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
How much: Free for home care providers in NSW & ACT (For managers and team leaders)
This online workshop, hosted by Settlement Services International (SSI), will assist participants in identifying, understanding and responding to cultural conflict in the context of aged care. The workshop is available as part of the NSW/ACT Home Care Workforce Support Program.
Workshop: Defensible Documentation
When: 13 March 2024, 1.00pm-4.00pm
Where: Online
How much: NDS Members: $190 plus GST per person; Non-members: $270 plus GST per person
National Disability Servies (NDS) has developed this training in partnership with Preventing Harm Initiative (PHI) for the purpose of improving and simplifying the documentation of participants, as well as teaching them how to professionally document with confidence and demonstrate compliance with funding and NDIS requirements. By the end of the course, participants will be able to accurately document their support in a legally defensible manner, which will help improve outcomes for their clients.
2024 Seniors Festival Expo
When: 19 March 2024, 10.00am-2.00pm
Where: Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield Road Prairiewood, NSW 2176
How much: Free
This free expo is to celebrate NSW Seniors Festival (previously Seniors Week). Activities include entertainment, presentations, information stalls, as well as sample classes to improve wellbeing. Free parking is available on-site.
Seniors Festival – Garden Party
When: 21 March 2024, 10.00am-12.00pm
Where: Hawkesbury Central Library, 300 George Street Windsor, NSW 2753
How much: Free
Hawkesbury Library is celebrating NSW Seniors Festival with a garden party. There will be entertainment, morning tea, and games. For bookings of over 5 people, Contact the Library directly on (02) 4560 4460.
2024 Penrith Seniors Festival
When: 11-24 March 2024
Where: Various
Penrith’s Seniors Festival Program is now available, with a range of events and activities throughout the 13 days of celebrations. Events include seniors comedy gala, craft card making, learn to knit and crochet, healthy eating, movie screening, pelvic floor workshop, and more.
My Future, My Choice South West Disability Expo
When: 22 and 23 March 2024, 9.00am-3.00pm
Where: Whitlam Leisure Centre, Liverpool
How much: Free
This expo is available to all people, and will include a variety of products and services to assist people with advocacy, equipment, education and training, social and leisure options, transport, allied health, and support services. There will also be presentations delivered by experts in the industry, inclusive entertainment and food.
Online Workshops for Approved Aged Care Providers
When: Various
Where: Online
How much: $30-$50
These online workshops are designed for workers in both home care and residential services. These workshops will increase participants’ understanding of both the Aged Care Quality Standards (the Quality Standards) and the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS), and will develop skills in Incident Management Systems (IMS), and risk management.
Interactive Webinar Series: Cultural Diversity in Ageing
When: Various
Where: Online
How much: Free
There are four remaining sessions in the 2023-24 Interactive Webinar Series hosted by the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing. These sessions include information on supporting culturally and linguistically diverse older women at risk of homelessness, helping seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to access and navigate aged care services, guidance on how to develop and deliver culturally inclusive social support activities, and overcoming social isolation among culturally diverse seniors. These webinars are designed for all staff working in aged care.
