What's your story? What's their story? What's our story? COTA Queensland's Diversity Forum

Take time for some out-of-the-box thinking and connected conversation with a future focus. Explore Diversity in service planning, delivery, and workforce development. Hosted by COTA Queensland in collaboration with the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (Multicultural Advisory Service).

Who is it for? Age Care Providers - Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home Care Package.

Date/Time: Wednesday 22 March 2023, 9am - 2pm *Arrive from 8.30am

Location: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, 209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns

Cost: There is no cost to attend

Through conversations with peers and panel members, this forum is an opportunity for participants to:

Create a deeper understanding of what creates culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful care for diverse communities
Connect with local community members, consumers, and other key stakeholders to inform a holistic and quality approach to working with people as they age
Explore the narrative around what is shaping your workforce
Identify the next steps, resources, and support available (including links with the Aged Care Quality Standards and the Specialisation Verification Framework requirements)

Registrations close: 17 March 2023. Spaces are limited.

Accommodation: As a participant at the Forum, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns are offering a discounted rate for accommodation and breakfast. To find out more, contact Michelle Fitzjohn, Director of Sales via 07 4044 9000 or michelle_fitzjohn@evt.com

For further information on the Forum, please contact Paula on 0460 769 634. A program outline will be provided prior to the event.

Once registered, if you can no longer attend please advise CHSPSectorSupport@cotaqld.org.au

This Forum is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Although funding for this event has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.