UPCOMING EVENTS
Webinar: Ageing, Equity and the Experiences of Older Women in NSW
When: 2 July, 12.00pm-1.00pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
Hosted by Women’s Health NSW, this webinar will explore the experiences and challenges faced by older women in NSW, and the changes needed in policy to support equitable ageing. The webinar will focus on research and lived experience to support the key issues, with the aim that the voices of older women are heard and included in policy discussions and decisions.
Webinar: Seniors & Centrelink
When: 21 July, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
Welfare Rights Centre is hosting this session to provide information about the payments and services from Centrelink that are available for older people. These include Age Pension, Carer Payment, Carer Allowance and Bereavement Allowance, and special provisions for older people on JobSeeker. Other associated topics will be covered such as rules relating to couples, residency, income and assets, and more. This session will be suited to community workers and volunteers, aged-care workers, social workers and lawyers.
PDCN Workshops
When: Various
Where: Various
Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) is delvering a series of workshops for people with disability, their parents and carers. These workshops cover topics relating to employment, NDIS, self-advocacy, trauma, and self-care. PDCN also offers training on disability inclusion for organisations or individuals without disability.
RAISE IT: Supporting Carers to Speak Up in Hospital and Health Settings
When: 13 July, 12.00pm-12.30pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
This session, organised by Carers NSW, will equip carers, families and the people they care for with information on the Raise It initiative available in NSW public hospitals and health services. This initiative aims to support people to raise concerns with health professionals to address a loved one’s worsening condition in hospital, and provides information on carers rights and the health care system. This session will also cover the Carers NSW Self Advocacy Toolkit.
Future Matters: The Importance of Carers Planning Ahead
When: 28 July, 10.30am-12.00pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
Carers NSW has developed this session to help carers plan for the future for the person they care for. This session will present information on legal, practical and other considerations to keep in mind, as well as end-of-life planning and other resources.
Leadership Forum: Digital Inclusion and Service Access with Minister Jihad Dib, MP
When: 8 July, 9.30am-12.00pm
Where: Level 9, 1 Parramatta Square – 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
How much: Free
Register to attend Western Sydney Community Forum’s next Leadership Forum with Minister Jihad Dib, Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government. With access to essential services becoming increasingly dependent on digital connectivity, this forum will focus on addressing the urgent and growing digital divide affecting vulnerable communities across greater Western Sydney.
