This event is open to community aged care and disability providers (CHSP and CCSP) in Western Sydney and Nepean, as well as relevant stakeholders from other sectors. It is free to attend, but please register to assist us with seating and catering arrangements.

P R O G R A M M E (draft and subject to further confirmation)

9:50

Registration/ Morning tea

10:05

Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country

10:10

Changes to Home Care Packages in 2017, Prioritisation Process and
Implications on Commonwealth Home Support Program

Lisa Ralphs | Community Policy Advisor, Aged & Community Services NSW & ACT

10:40

Issues & Recommendations to Improve CALD Accessibility to My Aged Care
Cecilia Milani | My Aged Care CALD Accessibility Project
Partners In Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) NSW & ACT

11:10

Launch of WSCF “Roadmap to Aged Care Reforms” Audio-Visual Resource

11:30

NSW NDIS working arrangements & Continuity of Support for CCSP
Teresa Petric (tbc) | Community Inclusion NSW
NSW FACS Ageing Disability and Home Care

12:00

“Enablement” Model in NSW Hunter region (short-term continuity of support for CCSP clients ineligible for NDIS)
Janine Slimmon (tbc) | CHSP-CCSP Sector Support & Development Officer, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie

12:30

Light lunch & networking

For queries on this event:

Rocellita Lacsina

Ph 02 9689 0105

Email: rocellital@wscf.org.au

WSCF’s CHSP/CCSP Development Project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health (DoH) as well as by the NSW Community Care Supports Program. Visit DoHand ADHC websites for more information. Although funding for this project has been provided by the Australian and NSW governments, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian and NSW governments.