Welcome to the latest edition of the Community Care News Digest. In this edition, you will learn about the latest news, information, resources and events to keep you up to date with the aged care, disability and community care sectors across the Western Sydney region.
There are a number of resources and events that will be useful for providers. Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW (ECCNSW) has a new Speak My Language (Disability) video podcast series with episodes available for the first time in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Western Sydney Community Forum’s next Community Care Leaders Forum is also approaching on 5 November. These leaders forums provide a platform for strategic and organisational leaders in Western Sydney to consider priorities and solutions across aged care, disability, disability advocacy and community care spaces. More details are in this edition.
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is currently updating its digital systems in preparation for the upcoming changes to aged care. The Department has also released the final Aged Care Rules, as well as releasing and updating its resources to help providers get ready for the commencement of Support at Home and the new Aged Care Act on 1 November. There is further information on the staged approach to system maintenance as well as Department resources in this edition.
Make sure to check out the detailed articles and resources linked throughout and connect with us on social media and LinkedIn for real-time updates and engagements.
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