UPCOMING EVENTS
Webinar: Talking about Death
When: 5 June, 2.00pm-3.15pm (AEST)
Where: Online
How much: Free
Swinburne University’s Wellbeing Clinic is hosting a webinar to help providers and healthcare professionals navigate end-of-life conversations. The webinar will include information on how to talk about death with older people and how to support them, and their carers and loved ones.
Webinar: Residential Care Service List and Higher Everyday Living Fee
When: 17 June, 2.00pm-3.00pm (AEST)
Where: Online
How much: Free
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is hosting a webinar for older people and the aged care sector about the types of services delivered in residential aged care. General information will be covered, such as required and optional services that may be delivered, the difference between the two types, and information on the Residential Care Service List and higher everyday living fee.
Webinar:Â Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of People with Intellectual Disability
When: 23 June, 2.15pm-3.45pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health is hosting a webinar to guide families and providers and advocates in supporting good health and wellbeing for people with intellectual disability. The session will discuss the importance of a proactive approach to health including regular health checks, supporting someone to prepare for and attend health appointments, and real examples from experts, people with lived experience, and families.
Save the Date: 2026 Seniors Safety and Wellbeing Seminar
When: 15 June, 9.00am-2.30pm
Where: Canterbury Leagues Club, 26 Bridge Road, Belmore
How much: Free
In line with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, this community event brings together local services and community organisations to raise awareness about elder abuse and share information on seniors’ rights, safety, and wellbeing. This event aims to work towards better supporting older people so they can feel safe, respected, connected and healthy in their community. Registrations are essential and close Friday 12 June. To register, call 9707 9464 or visit the link below.
Aged Care Reform Explained – Webinar Series
When: 1 & 30 June, 2.00pm – 4.00pm AEST
Where: Online
How much: Free
COTA Australia and OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) are hosting this webinar series to answer or address multiple issues and questions from the audience regarding the aged care reforms. There are two webinars remaining and participants can register for one or both webinars.
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.
Connecting with Community with Dr Angela Amado
When: 18 June, 9.30am-4.00pm
Where: Parramatta Town Hall
How much: $0-80
Side By Side Advocacy is hosting a workshop designed to build connections between people with intellectual disability and community members. This one-day session will be presented by Dr Angelo Amado, who has vast experience across research, direct support, policy, and international consulting in supporting people with disability. It will discuss the role of staff and others as community connectors, and strategies on how to support people with intellectual disability. This workshop is suited to people with intellectual disability and family members, advocates, community members, service providers, NDIS Planners and Local Area Coordinators (LACs), Government staff, and other organisational leaders.
