The Advocate Nov-Dec 2024 Edition
We end 2024 with what we hope will be a new beginning for aged care as the new Aged Care Act has become a reality – passing through Parliament on 25 November and to start from 1 July 2025. Older peoples’ rights are now enshrined in aged care legislation through a Statement of Rights, which […]
Disability Action Week 2024
Disability Action Week – 24 Nov to 1 Dec 2024 This year’s Disability Action Week focus is Accessible Communication. At ADA Australia, we are having conversations about accessible communication and how it connects, includes and empowers all Queenslanders. As well as working to make small, easy changes that can make a difference for people with […]
The Advocate Sep-Oct 2024 Edition
It’s Seniors Month but will older people finally have their day? October is a dedicated month to celebrating seniors in Queensland. It begins with the International Day of the Older Person on the 1st and culminates in Grandparents Day on the 27th. This year there is kismet with the theme for the International Day of Older […]
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Queensland Seniors Month 2024
October is Queensland Seniors Month! Find events happening online and near you and join the celebration: https://qldseniorsmonth.org.au/events/ Tuesday, 1st October: Library Linking Seniors Locally – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linking-seniors-locally-tickets-989751171397Tuesday 1st October: Sunshine Coast Seniors Festival – https://iagewell.com.au/iagewell-lifestyle-expo/exhibitor-information/Thursday 3rd October: Seniors Wellbeing Day at Redcliffe Library – https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Seniors-Month-2024/celebrate-seniors-wellbeing-day-REDThursday 3rd October: Bonner Seniors Expo – https://rossvasta.com.au/bonner-seniors-expo-2024/• Fri 4-Oct: Redcliffe Library Info […]
NAIDOC Week 2024
Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud7 – 14 Julyhttps://www.naidoc.org.au/
The Advocate May-Jun 2024 Edition
Aged care reform is a long road, but time is of the essenceWe are three years on from the Aged Care Royal Commission, and I am concerned that for older people it is starting to feel like Groundhog Day. While the government and sector have introduced a number of welcome reforms to improve care, including […]
Aged Care Conversations Ingham
Seniors, Carers, Families and Providers are invited to join us for a free event to talk all things aged care in your community. Tuesday 18th June 2024TYTO Conference and Events Centre (Jacana Room)73-75 Mcilwraith Street, Ingham 10am: Seniors Information Session (Free Lunch provided)12pm: Service Provider Meet & Greet RSVP: info@adaaustralia.com.au or 1800 818 338 Meet […]
Aged Care Conversations Cairns
Seniors, Carers, Families and Providers are invited to join us for a free event to talk all things aged care in your community. Thursday 20th June 2024Brothers Leagues Club99 – 107 Anderson St, Manunda 11am: Seniors Information Session(Free Lunch provided)1pm: Service Provider Meet & Greet RSVP: info@adaaustralia.com.au or 1800 818 338 Meet and ask the […]
First Nations Aged Care Community Conversations Cairns
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, seniors, carers, families and service providers are invited to join us for a free event to yarn about all things aged care in your community. Wednesday 19 June 2024Cairns Colonial Club Resort Conference CentreBehan Street, Cairns 11.00am – 1.00pm: Elders & Community Info & Yarning (Lunch provided)1.00pm – 2.00pm: […]
