BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Multicultural Aged Care - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mac.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Multicultural Aged Care REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20250405T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20251004T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20260404T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20261003T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20270403T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20271002T163000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260428T133000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260407T071153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T041855Z UID:10000148-1777377600-1777383000@mac.org.au SUMMARY:CQ Series - Intercultural Communications DESCRIPTION:This Cultural Awareness Training session builds skills in intercultural communication\, supporting staff to engage effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse older people and their families.Target audience: All aged care staff including support workers\, care staff\, coordinators\, and volunteers.Learning outcomes:\n\nBuild awareness of cultural influences on communication\nDevelop practical strategies for effective intercultural interactions\nEnhance confidence in working with diverse clients and families URL:https://mac.org.au/event/cat-session-cq-intercultural-communications/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/cat-session-cq-intercultural-communications/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260505T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260505T163000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260408T030256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T030728Z UID:10000149-1777993200-1777998600@mac.org.au SUMMARY:ACQSC CoP: Strengthened Standards\, Aged Care Act Obligations\, Regulatory Model DESCRIPTION:MAC invites you to the Aged Care Quality Standards Community of Practice session meetings.Come and join us as we overview and discuss Strengthened Standards\, Aged Care Act Obligations\, Regulatory model and more. \nWe look forward to welcoming you and to working together to share experiences and knowledge and exchange ideas to learn\, progress and develop service and delivery systems that enable continuous improvement to meet the current Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards requirements. \nThe session Agenda and associated resource materials will be shared ahead of the session. URL:https://mac.org.au/event/acqsc-cop-strengthened-standards-aged-care-act-obligations-regulatory-model/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/acqsc-cop-strengthened-standards-aged-care-act-obligations-regulatory-model/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260506T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260506T143000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260408T030450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T043423Z UID:10000150-1778072400-1778077800@mac.org.au SUMMARY:Culture In Ageing Part 2. Voices from the Field: Exploring Real Experiences & Scenarios in Palliative Care DESCRIPTION:  \nCulture In Ageing Workshop – Part 2: Voices from the Field\, Exploring Real Experiences and Scenarios in Palliative Care \nBuilding on the success of Caring Together: Family\, Dignity\, and Quality at the Heart of Palliative Care\, this follow‑up CiA workshop continues the conversation with real-life insights from the field.Join our expert panel as they unpack authentic palliative care scenarios\, explore CALD perspectives on end-of-life care\, and share practical strategies that strengthen partnerships between families and providers.The session will highlight effective communication\, ethical decision-making\, and culturally responsive approaches that improve outcomes for both care recipients and providers.Ideal for lifestyle and activities staff in aged and community care\, as well as students\, this nationally accessible workshop includes valuable resources from the MAC Library and expert-recommended links\, tools and strategies. URL:https://mac.org.au/event/cia-part-2-voices-from-the-field-exploring-real-experiences-scenarios-in-palliative-care/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/cia-part-2-voices-from-the-field-exploring-real-experiences-scenarios-in-palliative-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260423T031702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T031702Z UID:10000152-1778151600-1778155200@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC Learning & Development Collaborative DESCRIPTION:  \n\nCo-designing culturally inclusive workforce learning \nThe MAC Learning & Development Collaborative is a sector-led initiative that brings together trainers\, facilitators\, and aged care practitioners to co-design and enhance workforce training with a strong focus on continuously improving culturally inclusive and CALD-responsive care. By integrating lived experience and sector expertise\, the Collaborative aims to influence sector capability and policy whilst strengthening the capability of the aged care workforce to meet the needs of Australia’s diverse ageing population. \nObjectives \n\nCo-design culturally inclusive workforce training that reflects the needs of Australia’s diverse ageing population\nProvide structured peer review and feedback to enhance the quality\, relevance\, and cultural responsiveness of MAC’s learning resources\nPilot\, design and evaluate training materials within real-world aged care settings to ensure continuous improvement and practical applicability\nFacilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among trainers\, facilitators\, and aged care practitioners\nEmbed CALD lived experience and perspectives into the development of workforce learning.\nIdentify workforce capability gaps and inform sector development through collective insights and advocacy\n\n  \nWho Should Join? \n\nTrainers and facilitators in aged care\nLearning and Development professionals\nAged care practitioners (nurses\, personal care workers\, allied health)\nQuality and compliance staff\nBilingual and bicultural workers\nCALD community and consumer representatives\nSector stakeholders interested in workforce capability\n\nWays to participate \n\nAttend collaborative online meetings and contribute to discussions\nJoin thematic working groups to co-design training resources\nReview and provide feedback on learning materials\nPilot and evaluate training in practice\nShare experiences\, case studies and best practices\nSupport sector consultation and advocacy\n\nWhy Join? \nBe part of a collaborative initiative that embeds lived experiences and shapes the future of aged care learning. Your expertise and insights will help ensure that workforce training is practical\, culturally responsive\, and reflective of the diverse communities we serve. \nLaunch event details: \n\nDate: 07 May 2026\nTime: 11 AM-12 PM (ACST/Adelaide time)\nLocation and cost: Online/Free\nRegister here: URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-learning-development-collaborative/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-learning-development-collaborative/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260408T030616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T030629Z UID:10000151-1778162400-1778169600@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CHSP Network Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CHSP network meeting aims to increase the capacity of staff working directly in aged and community care service provision and the Aged Care Sector to work with CALD community groups\, CALD consumers\, and peak bodies.The meeting also promotes access to information and training\, sharing of information and resources and facilitates networking\, collaborations and partnerships across the aged and community care sector. \nThe session Agenda and associated resource materials will be shared ahead of the session URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-chsp-network-meeting/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-chsp-network-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260518T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260506T013959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T025754Z UID:10000153-1779096600-1779102000@mac.org.au SUMMARY:Aged Care Reforms Forum: Aged Care Reforms\, Regulatory Provider Obligations & Compliance Requirements DESCRIPTION:It is important that all Aged  Care Registered Providers understand provider and service delivery obligations\, requirements and reporting within the Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules2025 \n\nUnderstand what’s changed / is changing\nKnow where to access resources to support your work\n\nWe will be presenting the latest developments and guidance materials from the \nDepartment of Health Disability and Ageing and the Aged Care Quality Commission (regulatory agent) \nAged  Care Registered Provider obligations \n\nStatement of Rights\nStatement of Principles\nCode of Conduct\nComplaints and Whistle-blower protections\nAged Care Workers\n\nDEX Reporting\nAGED CARE SERVICE LISTS\nACQSC Provider Registration AECT Audit processes \n\nACQSC Regulatory Bulletins \n\nMeals Requirements\nAssociated Providers\nProvider Governance Obligations\nEnforceable Undertakings\n\n  \nWe look forward to welcoming as many of you as can attend \nItalia Mignone and the MAC SSD team URL:https://mac.org.au/event/aged-care-reforms-forum-sh-regulatory-compliance/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/aged-care-reforms-forum-sh-regulatory-compliance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260525T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260525T163000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260506T014424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T042328Z UID:10000154-1779721200-1779726600@mac.org.au SUMMARY:CHSP CALD Provider Network DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nFree for CHSP Providers\n$50 for non-CHSP Providers \n  \nWe will be looking at the most recent 2026 guidance material updated reporting and regulatory compliance guidance\, do not miss out \nProvider obligations \n\nAged Care Act 2024\nAged Care Rules 2025\nDEX Reporting\nAged Care Services List\nService Agreements\nCHSP & Support at Home\nAged Care Reform Obligations and Strengthened Standards\nRegulatory Model\nACQSC Provider Audit Processes\n\nCome and join us as we unpack IMPORTANT information for CHSP providers specifically. \nThere have been a number of requirements of CHSP providers since 1 November 2025. \nIt is important that all CHSP Providers understand the obligations and requirements of delivering and recording  reporting CHSP Services. \nWe will unpack the CHSP manual 2025- 27 and organizational responsibilities and requirements. \nWork through the CHSP guidance resources in terms of the requirements under the new regulatory model. \nOverview the latest resources /information from the Department of Health\, Disability and   Ageing and Aged Care Quality  & Safety Commission \nCHSP  \n\nCHSP Manual 2025-2027\nDEX reporting changes\nDEX toolkit /DEX dictionary\nGuidance for CHSP providers\nService catalogue\n\nAged Care Act 2024 \n\nStatement of Rights\nCode of Conduct\nStatement of Principles\nWhistleblower protections\nRegistered Supporters\n\nRegulatory model \n\nRequirements\nProvider obligations\n\nLooking forward to seeing as many of you as we can\, join us.\nItalia Mignone and MAC SSD team \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://mac.org.au/event/cald-provider-network/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/cald-provider-network/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260508T014814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T054129Z UID:10000160-1779969600-1779973200@mac.org.au SUMMARY:CQ Series: Seeing the Person Beyond the Care Plan DESCRIPTION:Exploring identity\, lived experience and culturally responsive care in practice \nCare plans are important\, but they do not always capture the full story of a person’s life\, identity\, experiences and what matters most to them. \nThis CQ Series session will explore how culturally responsive practice goes beyond documentation to better understand the individual behind the care plan. Together\, we will reflect on how culture\, language\, migration experiences\, family roles\, spirituality\, trauma and personal history can shape a person’s preferences\, wellbeing and engagement with care.The session will also include perspectives from assessment practice\, exploring how meaningful conversations\, observation and culturally informed approaches can support more holistic and strengths-based assessment and care planning processes. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\nRecognise and value the diverse lived experiences\, identities and strengths older people bring to care relationships\nApply culturally responsive and person-centred approaches to build more meaningful conversations during assessment and care planning\nIdentify practical ways to support choice\, dignity and connection by understanding what matters most to the individual\nReflect on how culture\, language\, family roles and life experiences can shape a person’s preferences\, wellbeing and engagement with care\n\nTarget AudienceAll aged care staff including support workers\, care staff\, coordinators and volunteers working across residential\, home care and community care settings. URL:https://mac.org.au/event/cq-series-seeing-the-person-beyond-the-care-plan/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/cq-series-seeing-the-person-beyond-the-care-plan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260602T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260602T113000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260506T014639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T023916Z UID:10000155-1780396200-1780399800@mac.org.au SUMMARY:CoP Palliative Care CALD Perspectives DESCRIPTION:  \nRead More About The CoP Here \nMembership Form Link Here URL:https://mac.org.au/event/cop-palliative-care-cald-perspectives/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/cop-palliative-care-cald-perspectives/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260615T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260615T113000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260506T015733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T051824Z UID:10000157-1781515800-1781523000@mac.org.au SUMMARY:ACQSC CoP: Strengthened Standards\, Aged Care Act Obligations\, Regulatory Model DESCRIPTION:The aged care reform environment continues to evolve\, with significant changes impacting providers across the sector. Understanding your obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024\, Aged Care Rules and the strengthened regulatory framework is essential for maintaining quality\, compliance and consumer-centred service delivery. \nJoin our Community of Practice to stay informed about the latest developments\, regulatory updates and practical guidance from the Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. \nThis session will explore key provider obligations\, regulatory expectations and emerging issues\, while providing opportunities for discussion\, shared learning and questions from participants. \nThis Community of Practice is designed to support providers to understand what has changed\, what is changing\, and where to access reliable information and resources to support ongoing compliance and quality improvement. The strengthened standards and new regulatory model are key components of the Aged Care Act 2024 and set clear expectations for quality\, safety\, governance and consumer rights in aged care. \nWe look forward to welcoming you.Italia Mignone and the MAC SSD Team URL:https://mac.org.au/event/acqsc-cop-strengthened-standards-aged-care-act-obligations-regulatory-model-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/acqsc-cop-strengthened-standards-aged-care-act-obligations-regulatory-model-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260506T020142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T230601Z UID:10000158-1781791200-1781798400@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CHSP Network Meeting DESCRIPTION:  \nThe CHSP network meeting aims to increase the capacity of staff working directly in aged and community care service provision and the Aged Care Sector to work with CALD community groups\, CALD consumers\, and peak bodies.The meeting also promotes access to information and training\, sharing of information and resources and facilitates networking\, collaborations and partnerships across the aged and community care sector. \nThe session Agenda and associated resource materials will be shared ahead of the session \nPlease click here for the agenda \n  URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-chsp-network-meeting-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-chsp-network-meeting-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260623T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260506T020918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T044943Z UID:10000159-1782208800-1782219600@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC National Symposium - Grief Management with a CALD Focus DESCRIPTION:  \n\nJoin us for a powerful and inclusive national symposium exploring grief and bereavement through a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) lens. This event brings together practitioners\, community voices\, and lived experiences to reshape how we understand\, support\, and walk alongside grief across cultures. \nWhy attend?\nGrief is universal\, but how it is expressed\, supported\, and understood is deeply cultural. This symposium moves beyond theory to deliver a balanced\, practice-focused experience grounded in: \n\nCultural safety (not just competence)\nTrauma and grief informed care\nEquity of access and inclusion\nRespect for spiritual\, religious\, and community traditions\nRecognition that there is no single “right way” to grieve\n\n\nFeatured Speakers \n\nChristopher Hall\, AM\nCEO\, Grief Australia\nAnna Howard\nCEO\, Murray Mallee Aged Care Group\nllze Radzins\nPresident\, Latvian Association of SA\nCecilia Chiolero\nManager\, PICAC (COTA NT)\nDr Olivia Farrer (PhD\, APD\, SFAHE)\nSenior Research Fellow – CareSearch inc palliAGED\, Senior Lecturer – Nutrition\, Research Centre for Palliative Care\, Death\, and Dying (RePaDD) & College of Health and Enablement (CHE)\n\n\nWhat to expect? \n\nWorkforce-Focused Learning; build confidence and capability\nPerson Centred Perspectives\nFamily & Community Voices\nCALD Grief Experiences\nPractical Tools & Takeaways\nNetworking & Collaboration\n\n  \nBe part of shaping the future of grief care. \nThis is more than a symposium\, it’s a call to action to create equitable\, culturally safe\, and compassionate grief support for all communities. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, reflect\, connect\, and lead change. URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-national-symposium-grief-management/ ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-national-symposium-grief-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260629T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260629T163000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260616T055209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T003240Z UID:10000162-1782741600-1782750600@mac.org.au SUMMARY:CHSP Roadmap: Mastering Governance\, Compliance\, and Support at Home with Pontem DESCRIPTION:Dear CALD CHSP Network Colleagues do not miss this opportunity….!! \nWe are very pleased and excited to sponsor and welcome the Pontem Team. \n  \nIf you work in CHSP service delivery you need to attend this session!!!! \nIt is a very comprehensive and detailed presentation by Pontem. \nWe at MAC have been listening carefully to you and supporting you to embed your aged care obligations requirements and conformance throughout the aged care reforms over the last few years. \nIn our face to face meetings and whilst providing training to your organisations\, we have listened and done our best to provide you with support and resources to support your agencies moving forward. \nAs we all know the aged care services obligations and requirements are extensive\, and require providers to undertake and meet their obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024. \nThere have been many changes moving forward that we all need to adopt and embed in our organisation’s systems\, services\, and keep our governing bodies\, paid staff and volunteers informed. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nCHSP Service Agreements\nMeals Requirements\nSupport at Home and CHSP Interactions\nGovernance & Governing Bodies\nClinical Governance Framework\nProvider Audit Processes & Requirements\n\n  \nWe look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible attend this session URL:https://mac.org.au/event/cald-chsp-network/ LOCATION:HMCC Hall\, 94 Henley Beach Road\, Mile End\, SA\, 5031\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au GEO:-34.9233097;138.5724176 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HMCC Hall 94 Henley Beach Road Mile End SA 5031 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=94 Henley Beach Road:geo:138.5724176,-34.9233097 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260714T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260714T163000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260603T025149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T003138Z UID:10000161-1784035800-1784046600@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CHSP CALD Provider Round Table DESCRIPTION:TRANSLATE with x\n\n\n English \n\n\n\n\n\n\nArabic\nHebrew\nPolish\n\n\nBulgarian\nHindi\nPortuguese\n\n\nCatalan\nHmong Daw\nRomanian\n\n\nChinese Simplified\nHungarian\nRussian\n\n\nChinese Traditional\nIndonesian\nSlovak\n\n\nCzech\nItalian\nSlovenian\n\n\nDanish\nJapanese\nSpanish\n\n\nDutch\nKlingon\nSwedish\n\n\nEnglish\nKorean\nThai\n\n\nEstonian\nLatvian\nTurkish\n\n\nFinnish\nLithuanian\nUkrainian\n\n\nFrench\nMalay\nUrdu\n\n\nGerman\nMaltese\nVietnamese\n\n\nGreek\nNorwegian\nWelsh\n\n\nHaitian Creole\nPersian\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\nTRANSLATE with \n\n COPY THE URL BELOW \n \n Back\n \n\n\nEMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE \n\nEnable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster Portal\nBack\n\n \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 14 July 2026Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (SA Time)Location: Multicultural Aged Care (MAC)94 Henley Beach Road\, Mile End SA 5031 \nJoin us for the next CALD Roundtable\, bringing together CALD CHSP providers to discuss current priorities\, reforms and emerging issues impacting CHSP service delivery and older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. This face-to-face session will provide an opportunity to hear from guest speakers\, share experiences\, discuss sector developments and network with colleagues committed to culturally inclusive ageing and aged care. \nGuest Speakers \n\n\nAnthony Cameron\, Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing\nShannon Sanderson\, State Manager SA\, Ageing Australia\nItalia Mignone\, General Manager\, Multicultural Aged Care (MAC)\n\n\nFurther agenda details will be shared shortly.  We encourage early registration to secure your attendance.We look forward to welcoming you to this important sector conversation. URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-chsp-cald-provider-round-table/ LOCATION:HMCC Hall\, 94 Henley Beach Road\, Mile End\, SA\, 5031\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au GEO:-34.9233097;138.5724176 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HMCC Hall 94 Henley Beach Road Mile End SA 5031 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=94 Henley Beach Road:geo:138.5724176,-34.9233097 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260805T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260805T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260717T033309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T020249Z UID:10000166-1785931200-1785934800@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CQ series sessions - Understanding Culture Beyond Language DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nUnderstanding Culture Beyond Language \nExploring the many ways culture shapes how people experience ageing\, care and connectionLanguage is only one part of culture. Every older person brings a unique set of values\, beliefs\, traditions and life experiences that influence how they view health\, make decisions\, build relationships and engage with care.This CQ Series session explores the many dimensions of culture beyond spoken language\, including family roles\, religion and spirituality\, migration experiences\, food\, customs and personal identity. Participants will reflect on how recognising these influences can strengthen culturally responsive\, person-centred care and support meaningful interactions with older people from diverse backgrounds.Learning OutcomesBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\nRecognise that culture extends beyond language and influences many aspects of an older person’s care experience.\nIdentify how values\, beliefs\, family roles\, traditions and migration experiences may shape preferences\, communication and decision-making.\nApply practical strategies to provide culturally responsive care that respects each person’s identity\, dignity and choices.\nReflect on their own assumptions and identify opportunities to strengthen culturally safe practice in everyday care.\n\nTarget AudienceAll aged care staff including support workers\, care staff\, coordinators and volunteers working across residential\, home care and community care settings. URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cq-series-sessions/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260717T032937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T020458Z UID:10000163-1788998400-1789084799@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CiA DESCRIPTION:More Details To Be Released Soon URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cia/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260717T033406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T020452Z UID:10000167-1790121600-1790207999@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CQ series sessions DESCRIPTION:More Details To Be Released Soon URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cq-series-sessions-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260717T033502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T020444Z UID:10000168-1791331200-1791417599@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CQ series sessions DESCRIPTION:More Details To Be Released Soon URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cq-series-sessions-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260717T033030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T020422Z UID:10000164-1793750400-1793836799@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CiA DESCRIPTION:More Details To Be Released Soon URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cia-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260717T033555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T020406Z UID:10000169-1794484800-1794488400@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CQ series sessions DESCRIPTION:More Details To Be Released Soon URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-symposium-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260717T033212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T020354Z UID:10000165-1795564800-1795651199@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC Symposium DESCRIPTION:More Details To Be Released Soon URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-symposium/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTSTAMP:20260805T032855 CREATED:20260717T033846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T020324Z UID:10000170-1796342400-1796428799@mac.org.au SUMMARY:MAC CQ series sessions DESCRIPTION:More Details To Be Released Soon URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cq-series-sessions-4/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR