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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260506T130000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030728Z
CREATED:20260408T030256Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T041855Z
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T042839Z
CREATED:20260407T050701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T042839Z
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SUMMARY:CHSP Manual\, Aged Care Act 2024\, Provider Compliance and Regulatory Obligations
DESCRIPTION:COME AND JOIN US FOR A SESSION FOCUSED ON\nCHSP SERVICE PROVISION & SUBSEQUENT OBLIGATIONS AND COMPLIANCEIt is important that all CHSP registered providers understand the collective provider and service delivery obligations\, requirements and reporting within the recent aged care reforms.\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 theDepartment of Health Disability and Ageing and the Aged Care Quality Commission (regulatory agent)CHSP Registered Providers obligations\n\nStatement of Rights\nStatement of Principles\nCode of Conduct\nComplaints and Whistle-blower protections\nAged Care Worker screening\nChild Safety compliance\n\nCHSP service delivery obligationsProvider Categories\n\n1 – Home and community services\n4 –Personal and care and support in the home or community including respite\n\nService types / and requirements/ in scope/out of scopeDEX reporting updated\n\nDEX Stage 1 and 2\nDEX Stage 3 current due August 2026\n\nACQSC Regulatory Bulletins\n\nMeals Requirements\nAssociated Providers\nProvider Governance Obligations\nEnforceable Undertakings\n\nWe look forward to welcoming as many of you as can attendItalia Mignone and the MAC SSD team
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-manual-aged-care-act-2025-provider-compliance-and-regulatory-obligations/
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-manual-aged-care-act-2025-provider-compliance-and-regulatory-obligations/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260420T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T051202Z
CREATED:20260407T044601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T051202Z
UID:10000146-1776682800-1776686400@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:Falls Prevention in Aged Care: Promoting Safety and Independence
DESCRIPTION:Falls Prevention in Aged Care: Promoting Safety and Independence (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ACST)\nThis session explores practical strategies to prevent falls among older people\, with a focus on culturally responsive care and risk awareness.Target audience: Personal care workers\, support workers\, lifestyle staff\, community aged care workers\, and volunteers.Learning outcomes:\n\nIdentify common risk factors for falls in older adults\nApply practical prevention strategies in daily care\nSupport safe\, culturally appropriate mobility and independence
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/falls-prevention-in-aged-care-promoting-safety-and-independence/
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/falls-prevention-in-aged-care-promoting-safety-and-independence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260316T042103Z
CREATED:20260313T052129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T042103Z
UID:10000144-1773932400-1773937800@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:CHSP PROVIDER OBLIGATIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 3.00 – 4:30 PM SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TIME \nCOME AND JOIN US FOR A SESSION FOCUSED ON \nCHSP SERVICE PROVISION & SUBSEQUENT OBLIGATIONS AND COMPLIANCE \nIt is important that all CHSP registered providers understand the collective provider and service delivery obligations\, requirements and reporting within the recent aged care reforms. \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) \nCHSP Registered Providers obligations \n\nStatement of Rights\nStatement of Principles\nCode of Conduct\nComplaints and Whistle-blower protections\nAged Care Worker screening\nChild Safety compliance\n\nCHSP service delivery obligations \nProvider Categories \n\n1 – Home and community services\n4 –Personal and care and support in the home or community including respite\n\nService types / and requirements/ in scope/out of scope \nDEX reporting updated \n\nDEX Stage 1 and 2\nDEX Stage 3 current     due August 2026\n\nACQSC Regulatory Bulletins  \n\nMeals Requirements\nAssociated Providers\nProvider Governance Obligations\nEnforceable Undertakings\n\nWe look forward to welcoming as many of you as can attend \nItalia Mignone and the MAC SSD team \nDo not miss this session Register here \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-provider-obligations-and-compliance-requirements/
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-provider-obligations-and-compliance-requirements/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260315T235448Z
CREATED:20260313T053112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T235448Z
UID:10000145-1773838800-1773849600@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:Choice and Supporting Informed Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18TH MARCH 13.00 – 16:00 PM SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TIME \nCOME AND JOIN US FOR A SESSION FOCUSED ON \nImprove quality of life\nDo you know how to support informed decision-making?\nLearn how to support people to live the life they choose and document their choices in a way that protects you\, reduces complaints\, and meets Industry Standards. \nCourse outcomes\nInstructor Led Training (ILT) via Zoom\nDuration: 3 hours \n•Discover what supported decision-making is and the benefits to the person\, staff and services/organisations\n•Gain awareness of legal and quality standard requirements\n•Learn about a person’s rights to make a decision\n•Understand staff’s Duty of Care when supporting choice\n•Learn when the documentation of supported informed decision-making is required and how it is used to defend Duty of Care and Standard compliance\n•Opportunity to discuss real cases of when to document informed decision-making\n•Practice case studies of documenting legally defensible supported informed decision-making \nWho should attend:\nManagers\, Team Leaders\, Nurses and Coordinators in Aged and Disability services \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/choice-and-supporting-informed-decision-making-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/choice-and-supporting-informed-decision-making-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260312T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260225T055637Z
CREATED:20260224T011240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T055637Z
UID:10000140-1773324000-1773331200@mac.org.au
SUMMARY: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. \nThe 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. \n\nDepartment of Health Disability and Ageing  update\n\nAnthony Cameron \nAssistant Director – Adelaide & Barossa Hills Fleurieu Regional Team \nSA-WA Branch \n\n  \nDownload the agenda here
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-network-meeting-14/
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-network-meeting-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260305T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260225T042956Z
CREATED:20260225T042956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T042956Z
UID:10000143-1772722800-1772728200@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:THE AGED CARE QUALITY STANDARDS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
DESCRIPTION:Multicultural Aged Care Invites you to attend the Aged Care Quality Standards Community of Practice on the Thursday 5th of March 2026 – 3:00pm – 4:30pm ACDT \nThe new Aged Care Act is effective\, the new Support at Home programme has begun\, the CHSP sector of services is moving forward. The new regulatory model is forging ahead\, provider registrations are being reviewed. \nSince November 2025\, we have all been navigating the way forward to support older people as best we can in these changed times. Four months into this new aged care system\, come and join us as we overview the changes and its impact on providers responsibilities\, workers obligations and older persons support systems. \nCome and join us\, be a part of the discussion\, let’s talk about the challenges and the positives moving forward\, what has been your Services’ experience so far. \nThis session will overview: \n\n\n\n\nService categories\, service types and strengthened standards\nProvider audit review systems\nAged Care Act 2024 obligations\nACQSC regulatory model and CHSP services\nStrengthened Standards\nProvider obligations under the new regulatory model\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you on the day \nItalia Mignone and MAC SSD Team
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/the-aged-care-quality-standards-community-of-practice-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260303T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260226T045940Z
CREATED:20260224T045042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T045940Z
UID:10000142-1772533800-1772539200@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:ABC of unit costing in community care for FREE for CALD CHSP providers
DESCRIPTION:This link is only for CALD CHSP Providers\n\nPurpose\nThis course provides an introduction to Unit Costing for Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services \nCourse Outline\nBy the end of the workshop participants will: \n\ndescribe the key steps of Unit Costing;\ndefine how to develop a unit cost for their service type or program;\napply practical tools and resources in developing Unit Costs;\nlist the step by step process to know the Unit Cost of their service; and\nnetwork with colleagues\n\nWhat you will get from attending\n\nA clear understanding of how to calculate the unit cost for differentservice\nAccess to an excel spreadsheet tool to use in your service\n\nTarget Audience\nThis workshop is for Finance Managers\, Coordinators and Managers working in Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Services \nDelivery\nOnline in a 90 minute workshop \nIf you are CALD CHSP provider\, please register your ticket here\nIf you are not a CALD CHSP provider\, please buy your ticket here
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/abc-of-unit-costing-in-community-care-for-free-for-cald-chsp-providers/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260303T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260121T015211Z
CREATED:20260121T012718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T015211Z
UID:10000139-1772533800-1772539200@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:ABC of unit costing in community care
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\nThis course provides an introduction to Unit Costing for Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services \nCourse Outline\nBy the end of the workshop participants will: \n\ndescribe the key steps of Unit Costing;\ndefine how to develop a unit cost for their service type or program;\napply practical tools and resources in developing Unit Costs;\nlist the step by step process to know the Unit Cost of their service; and\nnetwork with colleagues\n\nWhat you will get from attending\n\nA clear understanding of how to calculate the unit cost for differentservice\nAccess to an excel spreadsheet tool to use in your service\n\nTarget Audience\nThis workshop is for Finance Managers\, Coordinators and Managers working in Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Services \nDelivery\nOnline in a 90 minute workshop \nCost: $50 \nBuy your ticket here
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/abc-of-unit-costing-in-community-care/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251204T160000
DTSTAMP:20251125T004805Z
CREATED:20251125T004737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T004805Z
UID:10000138-1764856800-1764864000@mac.org.au
SUMMARY: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. \nThe 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. \n\nDepartment of Health Disability and Ageing  update\n\nAnthony Cameron \nAssistant Director – Adelaide & Barossa Hills Fleurieu Regional Team \nSA-WA Branch
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-network-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251112T143000
DTSTAMP:20251019T234404Z
CREATED:20251017T004349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T234404Z
UID:10000134-1762952400-1762957800@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:Culture in Ageing (CiA) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Culture in Ageing (CiA) Workshop \nCaring Together: Family\, Dignity\, and Quality at the Heart of Palliative Care \nThis workshop will explore: \nStrategies to work together in partnership with families; the role of families in providing emotional support\, decision-making\, practical caregiving\, and effective communication \nThe role of providers: \n\nskills and knowledge to provide individual culturally specific care and support\nfacilitate effective and empathetic communication\nassess family unique needs\ndemonstrate compassion\, respect\, and cultural sensitivity toward patients and families\nvalue the family as an integral part of the care team\nreflect on personal beliefs and biases related to death\, dying\, and family roles\n\n  \nLearning Outcomes  \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the principles of family-centred palliative care and how they contribute to dignity and quality of life.\nDescribe the physical\, emotional\, social\, cultural\, and spiritual needs of patients and families within palliative care contexts.\nRecognise the importance of providing culturally appropriate\, compassionate care that upholds dignity\, respects diverse values\, and enhances the quality of life for patients and their families.\n\nThis workshop is targeted to those involved in lifestyle and activities in aged and community care as well as students.\nDon’t miss the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts. \nFor any further information\, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (08) 8241 9900.
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/culture-in-ageing-cia-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251021T120000
DTSTAMP:20251016T045837Z
CREATED:20251016T045837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T045837Z
UID:10000133-1761040800-1761048000@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:CHSP Service Agreement & Guidance for CHSP providers on program  changes under the  Aged Care Act
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-service-agreement-guidance-for-chsp-providers-on-program-changes-under-the-aged-care-act/
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-service-agreement-guidance-for-chsp-providers-on-program-changes-under-the-aged-care-act/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251013T120000
DTSTAMP:20251007T043511Z
CREATED:20251007T043511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T043511Z
UID:10000132-1760349600-1760356800@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:MAC CALD PROVIDERS NETWORK
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cald-providers-network-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
LOCATION:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cald-providers-network-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251002T160000
DTSTAMP:20250923T040654Z
CREATED:20250923T040654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T040654Z
UID:10000130-1759413600-1759420800@mac.org.au
SUMMARY: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. \nThe 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. \n\nDepartment of Health Disability and Ageing  update\n\nAnthony Cameron \nAssistant Director – Adelaide & Barossa Hills Fleurieu Regional Team \nSA-WA Branch \n\nVolunteering SA / NT\n\nVolunteering in Aged Care  \nDavid Jacquier \nProgram Coordinator
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-network-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250929T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250929T163000
DTSTAMP:20250923T061608Z
CREATED:20250923T061537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T061608Z
UID:10000131-1759156200-1759163400@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:MAC CALD PROVIDERS NETWORK
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-cald-providers-network/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250807T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250807T160000
DTSTAMP:20250724T041548Z
CREATED:20250724T041548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T041548Z
UID:10000128-1754575200-1754582400@mac.org.au
SUMMARY: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. \nThe 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. \n\nDepartment of Health Disability and Ageing  update\n\nAnthony Cameron \nAssistant Director – Adelaide & Barossa Hills Fleurieu Regional Team \nSA-WA Branch \nBernhard Kneis  \nProgram Manager – Program Management SA \nSA-WA Branch \n\nAged Care Assessment Service \n\nCraig Frost  \nService Manager – Metro
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-network-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250717T160000
DTSTAMP:20250710T054432Z
CREATED:20250710T042839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T054432Z
UID:10000127-1752760800-1752768000@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:AGED CARE REFORMS - CHSP\, DEX  2025-2027
DESCRIPTION:With the recent deferment of the AGED CARE ACT to 1 November 2025 there have been quite a number of new manuals\, guidance materials and reporting support information and guidance from the Department of Health Disability and Ageing. \nOn 8th July the department released the CHSP manual for 2025 – 2027 including updated information regarding CHSP service provision and Reporting as of 1 July 2025. Updated appendices and other guidance materials for the services\, and DEX reporting guidance and toolkits \nCome and join us as we work through the new documentation and discuss what is new what needs to be changed and what CHSP agencies need to make sure they are doing as of 1 July 2025 so as to maintain their compliance with the requirements under the CHSP service provision and DEX reporting. \nKeep up to date\, as we work through the CHSP service provision and DEX documentation and reporting and guidance materials to support the CHSP service providers. \nWith a focus on CHSP services – 1 July 2025 requirements and the changes moving forward. \nCHSP MANUAL  2025-27 \n\nChanges CHSP Manual\nRequirements effective 1 July 2025\nService Catalogue and service mapping\nReferrals guidance\nProvider update June 2025\n\nDEX REPORTING  \n\nChanges to DEX reporting requirements\nReporting Requirements effective 1 July 2025\nDEX directory\nDEX Exchange Toolkit -Stage1\n\nCome and join us. \nWe hope to see as many of you as can make it on the day \n  \nItalia Mignone and the MAC SSD team
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/aged-care-reforms-chsp-dex-2025-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250626T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250626T110000
DTSTAMP:20250620T062750Z
CREATED:20250620T062750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T062750Z
UID:10000126-1750928400-1750935600@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:STRENGTHENED STANDARDS\, WELLNESS\, REABLEMENT\, DIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/strengthened-standards-wellness-reablement-diversity-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250625T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250625T163000
DTSTAMP:20250620T062647Z
CREATED:20250620T062647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T062647Z
UID:10000125-1750861800-1750869000@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:STRENGTHENED STANDARDS\, WELLNESS\, REABLEMENT\, DIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/strengthened-standards-wellness-reablement-diversity-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250624T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250624T163000
DTSTAMP:20250620T062330Z
CREATED:20250620T062330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T062330Z
UID:10000122-1750775400-1750782600@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:THE AGED CARE QUALITY STANDARDS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/the-aged-care-quality-standards-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250624T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250624T110000
DTSTAMP:20250620T062535Z
CREATED:20250620T062535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T062535Z
UID:10000124-1750755600-1750762800@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:STRENGTHENED STANDARDS\, WELLNESS\, REABLEMENT\, DIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/strengthened-standards-wellness-reablement-diversity/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250623T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250623T153000
DTSTAMP:20250619T022000Z
CREATED:20250619T022000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T022000Z
UID:10000121-1750687200-1750692600@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:MAC Aged Care Reforms Forum
DESCRIPTION:Aged Care Act has been deferred to start 1 November 2025. \n\nAged Care Act 2024\nSupport at Home program\n\nCome and join us as we unpack information for CHSP and HCP service providers. \nWe will overview the recently published guidance materials ( June 2025)  for service providers. \nAn overview the Department’s CHSP webinar of 12 June 2025. \nAnd it is important to remember that there are still some requirements due to begin on 1 July 2025 for CHSP services. \nCHSP \n\nDEX reporting changes\nUnassessed and /or Unregistered clients\nGuidance for CHSP providers\nUpdated Service catalogue\n\nSupport at Home \n\nUpdated Support at Home Manual\nProvider Transition guide\nFact sheets-Providers and Older Persons\n\nAged Care Act 2024 \n\nProvider and worker obligations\nWorker screening requirements\nSupported decision making\n\nRegistered supporter  \nCome and join us at the Aged Care Reforms Forum \nLooking forward to seeing as many of you as we can\, join us. \nItalia Mignone and MAC SSD team
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-aged-care-reforms-forum-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20250529T024935Z
CREATED:20250224T221647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T024935Z
UID:10000105-1749135600-1749142800@mac.org.au
SUMMARY: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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/chsp-network-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250529T113000
DTSTAMP:20250526T030211Z
CREATED:20250521T072528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T030211Z
UID:10000119-1748512800-1748518200@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:MAC Aged Care Reforms Forum
DESCRIPTION:Since the Australian election there have been some changes in Aged Care. \n\nThe Hon. Mark Butler MP\nMinister for Health and Ageing\nMinister for Disability and for the National Disability Insurance Scheme\n\nThe Hon Sam Rae MP\nMinister for Ageing and Seniors\n\nThe Hon Rebecca White\nAssistant Minister for Health and Aged Care\n\nDepartment of Health\, Disability and Ageing.6 weeks to go! The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 July 2025.Significant changes in the Aged Care sector will be in effect.New Aged Care Act\, Support at Home program\, New Regulatory model\, Strengthened Standards. \nThe Aged care reforms are moving swiftly forward. Come and join us for the latest updates\, new resources from the Department\, Deadlines for all providers and further guidance for the Support at Home program \nIn the last 2 weeks there have  been new guidance resources of information provided by the Department of Health Disability and Ageing and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. \nIt is important to understand your responsibilities and getting your organization prepared appropriately for 1 July .As providers it is particularly important to ensure that all deadlines are met in relation to moving forward with the Aged Care Reforms. \nDO NOT MISS THIS: REGISTER BELOW\n\nProviders Priority Action List  \n\nto help providers prepare.\n\nUpdated aged care provider booklet  \n\nto help the sector get ready for the new Aged Care Act\, 1 July.\n\nNew guide-Transition to Registered supporters \n\nA new guide is available to help you understand the transition of representative relationships in My Aged Care to the new registered supporter role.\n\nSupporting Unassessed grandfathered clients \n\nGrandfathered CHSP clients must be assessed as eligible for CHSP through My Aged Care by 30 June to continue receiving government-subsidised services from 1 July.\n\nThe Government Provider Management System-System updates and actions for Providers \nThere are system changes to the Government Provider Management System (GPMS) to support the new Aged Care Act. Providers must finalise any changes to their Approved Provider information in the GPMS portal by midnight 20 June. \nProvider Registration preview. Closing 1 June\nProviders have until 1 June to review their details. \nChanges to CHSP  \n\nProvider obligations\, deeming\, registration categories\nNew DEX reporting\nRole of ACQSC regulatory model\nCHSP guidance resources\n\nCome and join us as we unpack the details in these important aged care reforms.\nWe look forward to you joining us\, please register below. \nItalia Mignone and the MAC SSD team.
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-aged-care-reforms-forum-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250512T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250512T163000
DTSTAMP:20250507T012656Z
CREATED:20250507T012656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T012656Z
UID:10000115-1747062000-1747067400@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:MAC Aged Care Reforms Forum
DESCRIPTION:We are all rapidly moving forward in the Aged Care Reforms towards 1 July 2025. \n\nAged Care Act 2024\nNew Regulatory Model \nSupport at Home program\nStrengthened Standards \n\nWill all commence on 1 July 2025 in 7 weeks .  \n  \nCome and join us as we unpack information for CHSP and HCP service providers. \nWe will overview the impacts of changes moving forward and unpack some of the guidance provided regarding; \n  \n\nACQSC Regulatory Model\n\nGuidance for CHSP providers\nProvider registration and renewal \n\nGPMS\nService Categories/Service Types\n\n\nSupport at Home program\n\nManual \nProvider Transition guide\nHome pricing guides and fact sheets\n\n\n\n\n\nAged Care Act 2024   \n\nProvider and worker obligations\nStatement of Rights \n\n\nStatement of Principles \nSupported decision making \nRegistered supporter\n\nCHSP   \n\nDEX reporting changes \nUnassessed and /or Unregistered clients\n\nDon’t miss this important update regarding progress towards the Aged Care Reforms. \nCome and join us Aged Care Reforms Forum  \nLooking forward to seeing as many of you as we can\, join us.  \nItalia Mignone and MAC SSD team
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/mac-aged-care-reforms-forum-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250505T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250505T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T052645Z
CREATED:20250429T045128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T052645Z
UID:10000114-1746457200-1746462600@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Quality Standards Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:We are all rapidly moving forward in the Aged Care Reforms towards 1 July 2025. \nIt’s important to come together\, discuss\, and get an understanding of the impact of 1 July 2025. \n\nThe new Aged Care Act 2024\nNew Regulatory Model\nThe Strengthened Quality Standards\nSupport at Home program\n\nAll these will be effective as of 1 July 2025. We will  overview the impacts of these new aged care reforms. \n\nSession Overview  \nNew Aged Care Act 2024 – 1 July 2025  \n\nStatement of Rights\nStatement of Principles\nProvider and worker obligations\,\nSupported decision maker\nRegistered supporter\n\nACQSC Regulatory Model \n\nProvider Registration\nService Categories / Service Types\n\nStrengthened Standards \n\nStandards 1-7\nStrengthened Standards and Service Categories\nKey changes\nStandards Conformance\n\nSupport at Home  – 1 July 2025  \n\nManual and Support at Home Transition guide\n\nSession will also include: \n\nACQS Commission’s Quality Standards latest performance report  \n\n\nCome and join us at the Aged Care Quality Standards Community of Practice \nLooking forward to seeing as many of you as we can\, join us. \nItalia Mignone and MAC SSD team \n  \n  \n\n\nTRANSLATE with  x\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\nTRANSLATE with \n\n COPY THE URL BELOW \n   \n   Back\n  \n\nEMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE  \n\nEnable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster Portal\nBack
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/aged-care-quality-standards-community-of-practice-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250417T133000
DTSTAMP:20250410T015730Z
CREATED:20250312T042256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T015730Z
UID:10000112-1744880400-1744896600@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:CALD Roundtable - Aged Care Reforms Moving Towards Support at Home
DESCRIPTION:CALD Roundtable MAC DoHAC Aged Care reforms moving towards Support at Home
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/cald-roundtable-aged-care-reforms-moving-towards-support-at-home/
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250416T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20250312T033412Z
CREATED:20250312T033412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T033412Z
UID:10000111-1744815600-1744821000@mac.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Quality Standards Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us as we overview and discuss the Aged Care Quality Strengthened Standards\, Guidance resources and preparation for Quality Audit resources. \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 Aged Care Quality Standards and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards requirements.
URL:https://mac.org.au/event/aged-care-quality-standards-community-of-practice-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Aged Care":MAILTO:macsa@mac.org.au
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