2025 Murrumbidgee Aged Care Forum – Deniliquin
2025 Murrumbidgee Aged Care Forum – Deniliquin
DATE: 6th May 2025
TIME: 9.00am - 3.00pm
RSVP BY: 02 May 2025
Free forum for aged care workforce – strengthening connections and celebrating success
Three Rivers DRH and the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network are partnering to host a free rural aged care forum in Deniliquin. This forum is for the aged care workforce, including residential aged care, home care, education and training, assessment and referral services, health practitioners, and advocacy services.
Who will I hear from?
The forum will feature presenters from across the Murrumbidgee area so you can network and hear from locals about what's working for them and how providers are addressing the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Access the 2025 Murrumbidgee Aged Care Forum program
Our fantastic line up of topics and speakers includes:
Love, respect and trust: The Maroba Community Approach | Viv Allanson OAM, CEO Maroba Caring Communities |
How care finder fits within the new Aged Care Quality Standards | Ash Credlin and Kylie Falciani, Marathon Health |
Holding hope: Preventing suicide and promoting wellbeing in older adults | Emma Bromham, Suicide Prevention Lead, MPHN |
My diagnosis doesn't define me | Aunty Gwenda Darling, community member and dementia advocate |
Ageing well in culturally and linguistically diverse communities: Overcoming psychosocial challenges in residential and community aged care | Dr Sabine Wardle, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Charles Sturt University |
Preparing for an emergency event in residential aged care | Peta Anderson, Clinical Programs and Emergency Response Manager, MPHN |
Aged care on-site pharmacy | Libby Cruikshank, aged care pharmacist |
Positive cultures of reporting | Woody Walker A/g Director, Complaints Resolution NSW/ACT, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission |
Enhancing the environment and resident well-being through social interaction and engagement | Cassie Biggs, Lecturer in Rural Health and registered nurse, Three Rivers DRH |
What's in it for me?
- Professional development: Gain valuable insights and skills tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in rural settings.
- Innovative solutions: Learn about cutting-edge approaches to meet the strengthened aged care standards and navigate the current aged care landscape.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and build valuable relationships within the aged care community.
Registration is from 8.30am, and attendance is free! Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Travel sponsorship
We are also excited to offer travel sponsorship for a limited number of delegates. More information and apply via the online form.
Location
Deniliquin RSL Club
72 End Street
Deniliquin NSW
For more information
Please contact Three Rivers DRH
Phone: 02 6933 4058
Email:
ThreeRiversDRH@csu.edu.au