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SUMMARY:Aged Care Employee Day (AU)
DESCRIPTION:Aged Care Employee Day is recognised annually in August and acknowledges the dedication and contribution of people working across Australia’s aged care sector. This includes residential aged care\, home care\, community care and support services. \nThe day highlights the vital role aged care employees play in supporting older Australians with dignity\, safety\, and continuity of care. \nWhy it matters\n\nAged care workers support some of the most vulnerable people in the community\nTheir work often extends beyond clinical care to emotional and practical support\nContinuity of care relies on clear information\, shared understanding\, and coordinated planning\n\nRecognising aged care employees also highlights the importance of having personal\, medical and care information organised and accessible when multiple carers are involved. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nInternational Council on Active Aging (ICAA)\nGlobal organisation focused on active aging\, workforce well-being\, and quality of life for older people\, supporting best practice across aged care and senior living sectors worldwide.\n\nAustralia \n\nAgeing Australia (formerly Aged & Community Care Providers Association – ACCPA)\nNational peak body for aged care providers in Australia\, leading sector advocacy\, policy development\, workforce initiatives and national recognition activities across aged care.
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CATEGORIES:Ageing & Aged Care
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SUMMARY:Dementia Action Week (AU)
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Action Week is an Australian national awareness week held each year to raise awareness of dementia and promote actions that support people living with the condition. \nThe week focuses on reducing stigma\, encouraging understanding and supporting practical changes in communities\, workplaces and services so people with dementia can live well and remain connected. \nWhy this matters\n\nDementia affects hundreds of thousands of Australians and touches nearly every family in some way.\nPeople living with dementia often experience stigma\, isolation\, and misunderstanding.\nSmall changes in how we communicate and design environments can make a significant difference.\nEarly action supports independence\, safety\, and dignity for longer.\nPlanning ahead helps ensure wishes are respected as needs change.\n\nDementia Action Week reminds us that dementia is not just a medical issue\, it is a community responsibility. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nAlzheimer’s Disease International (ADI)\nGlobal federation supporting Alzheimer and dementia associations worldwide\, promoting awareness\, advocacy and dementia-friendly communities.\n\nAustralia \n\nDementia Australia\nNational peak body leading Dementia Action Week\, supporting Australians living with dementia\, their families and carers through advocacy\, education and services.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/dementia-action-week-au/
CATEGORIES:Ageing & Aged Care
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SUMMARY:Queensland Seniors Month (AU)
DESCRIPTION:Queensland Seniors Month is an annual celebration recognising the contributions\, experience and value of older Queenslanders. The month promotes positive ageing\, inclusion\, independence and connection\, while encouraging communities to support people as they age. \nWhy it matters\n\nAgeing well relies on more than health alone — it includes connection\, purpose\, security and independence.\nOlder people can face isolation\, reduced mobility\, health challenges and barriers to participation if support systems are not in place.\nPositive ageing initiatives help reduce loneliness\, improve well-being and strengthen community ties.\nPlanning ahead supports independence\, choice\, and dignity as needs change over time.\nFamilies and carers often play a growing role as people age\, making awareness and preparation essential.\nRecognising the value of older people challenges ageism and promotes respect across generations.\n\nQueensland Seniors Month highlights the importance of supporting people to live well\, stay connected and plan for later life. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support \nAustralia (Queensland) \n\nCouncil on the Ageing Queensland (COTA Qld)\nState government initiative supporting older Queenslanders through programs\, services and community engagement\, now marking over six decades of advocacy and support.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/queensland-seniors-month-au/
CATEGORIES:Ageing & Aged Care
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SUMMARY:International Day of Older Persons
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Older Persons is a United Nations-recognised international awareness day held each year on 1 October to highlight the contributions\, rights and needs of older people worldwide. \nThe day focuses on promoting dignity\, inclusion and respect for older persons\, while drawing attention to issues such as ageing well\, access to services\, participation in community life and protection from abuse and discrimination. \nWhy this matters\n\nPopulations are ageing rapidly\, changing how societies support health\, care and independence.\nOlder people often face ageism\, exclusion and barriers to services and participation.\nMany older Australians contribute significantly through work\, caregiving\, volunteering and leadership.\nPlanning ahead supports autonomy\, choice and dignity as needs change over time.\nRespecting older people’s wishes is central to ethical care and end-of-life planning.\n\nInternational Day of Older Persons reminds us that ageing is not a problem to be managed\, but a stage of life to be supported\, valued and planned for. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nUnited Nations\nGlobal body recognising and promoting International Day of Older Persons through advocacy for the rights\, dignity\, and wellbeing of older people worldwide.\n\nAustralia \n\nCOTA Australia\nNational peak body representing the interests of older Australians\, advocating for age-friendly communities\, policy reform\, and inclusion.
URL:https://handbookofyourlife.com.au/event/international-day-of-older-persons/
CATEGORIES:Ageing & Aged Care
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