SERIES: Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the Australian Aged Care Industry (5 online workshops)

SERIES: Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the Australian Aged Care Industry (5 Online Workshops)

This series of five online workshops will take you on journey of yarning and deep listening to strengthen your person-centred and culturally safe approaches when working with Aboriginal Elders.


Workshop One: Caring for our Elders because our Elders cared for us
Let's talk about the historical influences that impact First Nations Elders health and explore why it's important when caring for our Elders.
Date: Thursday 27th March
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEDT - Online


Workshop Two: ‘Closing the Gap’ reforms
Explore the National Agreement on ‘Closing the Gap’ and strengthen how it is implemented within an aged care setting.
Date: Thursday 10th April
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST - Online


Workshop Three: Working alongside our Elders
Increase your understanding of culturally safe holistic care and explore strategies for working with our Elders in Community Care settings.
Date: Thursday 1st May 
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST - Online


Workshop Four: Understanding trauma when supporting our Elders
Increase your understanding of trauma that impacts our Elders and explore strategies to support Elders in their healing.
Date: Thursday 29th May 
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST - Online


Workshop Five: Understanding grief and supporting healing for our Elders 
Identify grief and loss experiences of our Elders and explore strategies to support Elders in their healing.
Date: Thursday 19th June
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST - Online

IMPORTANT WHEN REGISTERING: At registration, choose a ticket for each of the workshops you would like to attend. For example, If you would like to attend the entire series which includes all 5 workshops, purchase a package ticket for all 5 workshops. If you are only able to attend 4 of the 5 workshops, select and purchase individual tickets for each of the 4 workshops you are able to attend.  
If you have any questions or issues when registering, please reach out for assistance by emailing: sectorsupport@mdservices.com.au

This series is facilitated by Booroongen Djugun Limited, My Momentum, Western Sydney Community Forum and supported by Macarthur Disability Services. 

Funded by The Department of Health and Aged Care. Registration for this event is free for CHSP Service Providers. 

In the event that you need to cancel your registration, please advise in writing via email to sectorsupport@mdservices.com.au.