Adults

Engadine Community Services (ECS) information session by and about Seniors Rights Service. They provide confidential legal advice, aged care advocacy, and rights-based education to empower older adults to navigate issues, make informed decisions, and access necessary support.
Friday, 22 May, 1.30pm-2.30pm
ECS, 1034-1036 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine
Registration

– Birthday Party: Wednesday, 20 May, 1.30pm-3.30pm | Flyer | RSVP: by Wednesday, 13 May, info@jacarandawomenshub.org.au
– May Activities: Include Sewing Group, Mums n Bubs Playgroup, Women’s Circle, and more | May activities calendar
21A Dalley Ave, Pagewood

Seniors Rights Service information session as part of Law Week, covering wills, power of attorney, guardianship, and advance care directives, with time for questions.
Monday, 18 May, 10.30am-12pm
Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Rd, Eastgardens
Registration

Kai’Mia Community hands-on healthy cooking sessions for people over 60 years, with recipe handouts, handy tips, and delicious food. Sessions on Wednesdays, 9.30am-12pm:
– Healthy Heart: 17 June | Flyer
– Gut Health: 24 June | Flyer
39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Contact: Brenda Eggleton, 9524 9559 or reception@kaimia.org.au

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission has launched a national campaign to help older people, their families and supporters better understand their rights and protections in aged care.
Campaign information | Stakeholder Toolkit | Provider & Worker Toolkit

This post expires on Wednesday 5 August 2026

Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) webinar exploring the aged care complaints process and key changes under the new Act. Topics include mediation, addressing rights breaches, reviewing decisions, and understanding how the new Complaints Commissioner’s expanded powers will impact older people.
Tuesday, 26 May, 1pm-2pm, live or later on-demand
Registration

COTA Australia and Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) webinar series for older people, their families, and supporters, addressing participant-submitted questions. Topics may include reduced Support at Home services, poor allocations from the Integrated Assessment Tool, and higher charges in residential care. Register for one, two, or all three webinars.
Friday, 8 May; Monday, 1 June & Tuesday, 30 June, 2pm-4pm
Registration

Department of Health, Disability & Ageing “Vaccination is the best preparation” campaign aims to raise awareness of the serious risks of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, and the benefits of vaccination for older people. A First Nations version has also been developed, as well as translations for culturally and linguistically diverse audiences.
Campaign website | Resources (factsheet, poster, videos & bookmark) | First Nations resources | Translated resources

This post expires on Monday 3 August 2026

From 1 October, personal care will move from the ‘independence’ category to the ‘clinical supports’ category under Support at Home. Participants who have the personal care service type approved in their support plan, and have available Support at Home funding, can receive personal care services at no out‑of‑pocket cost.
More information

This post expires on Monday 3 August 2026

Prostate & Breast Cancer Foundation 6-week exercise program for women living with and beyond cancer offers a safe and supportive environment where all exercises can be progressed or simplified to suit participants’ needs. Women of all abilities and fitness levels are welcome.
Wednesdays, 6.15pm-7pm, via Zoom, on the following dates:
– 20 May to 24 June
– 12 August to 16 September
– 11 November to 16 December
Flyer | Registration | Contact: support@pbcf.org.au