Council on the Ageing New South Wales

18/06/2026

Multicultural Plan for Department of Customer Service

17/06/2026

Le***an, gay, bi+, trans and q***r (LGBTQ+) people, People Living with HIV (PLHIV), carers and friends are invited to an interactive online workshop discussing palliative and end-of-life care. Learn what to expect, how to plan for the journey, and how to support yourself and loved ones. ACON invites you to join the conversation, led by guest speaker Scott Read from Palliative Care NSW, to hear about palliative care across the state. The webinar is open to people 18+. All genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds welcome.
📅 Date: Tuesday 23rd June
⏰ Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
➡️ Register at: https://ow.ly/BFUr50Ze1Zx

17/06/2026

Sadly 1 in 5 men in NSW will get prostate cancer by age 85, but having the right information can help.

Many prostate cancers do not cause symptoms in the early stages, but there are some symptoms to look out for:

➡️ Problems passing urine
➡️ Having to pass urine more often
➡️ Not being able to wait to go to the bathroom
➡️ Pain or burning when passing urine
➡️ Blood in the urine or semen
➡️ Pain in the lower back or hips
➡️ Tiredness, shortness of breath, weight loss or dizziness

is a great time to learn more and be proactive about your health. Speak with a GP about any symptoms or concerns.

14/06/2026

What is financial elder abuse? To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Jeff Smith, talks about the rise of financial elder abuse and what can be done to stop it. He explains how to recognise the signs and how older people can best protect themselves.

Importantly, help is available. For information and advice on elder abuse in the home or community, call the Ageing and Disability Commission Helpline on 1800 628 221.
Ageing and Disability Commission

11/06/2026

Older women are one of the fastest-growing groups experiencing housing insecurity, financial stress and social disadvantage, yet their experiences are often overlooked in policy discussions. We're pleased to be joining this Women's Health NSW webinar on 2 July to explore the realities facing older women and the policy and system changes needed to support equitable ageing. Register now at https://ow.ly/o4Mj50ZajcH

In this Women's Health NSW Learn at Lunch, the Council on the Ageing NSW will explore ageing, equity and the experiences of older women in NSW.

10/06/2026

27/05/2026

David Brett, the Policy and Research Lead from the Council on the Ageing (COTA) NSW, provided a very informative session on expert volunteering.

COTA NSW is a member-based organisation working to ensure that older people in NSW are valued, respected and able to live well with dignity and opportunity.

Topics covered include ageism, loneliness, COTA’s research and advocacy work, and the role of volunteers in their programs.

With volunteers supporting the health and well-being of so many in the aged care sector this session provided valuable insights into meaningful, respectful engagement.


Council on the Ageing New South Wales

21/05/2026

Can you help by contributing to this important Macquarie University research? ⬇ Health Consumers NSW

Participate in an interview as part of the Smarter Hospital Project

Who: Researchers from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University.
Deadline: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Remuneration and support: Participants will be offered a 25 dollars gift voucher for their time.

What
Researchers from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University are conducting a national study to understand the circumstances in which virtual care improves care outcomes and experiences for people across different contexts. The goal is to improve virtual care experiences and outcomes for CALD populations and people living in rural and remote areas.

Who
The researchers are looking for either:

Group 1: People living with two or more health conditions in regional, rural and remote areas accessing virtual services

OR

Group 2: People who identify as being from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)* backgrounds and accessing cancer services as a patient or carer.

*By CALD we mean people who were born outside Australia, have at least one parent born outside Australia, or speak a language other than English at home.

How
Participation will involve taking part in a 30–60-minute online interview about your experiences, as well as a survey after the interview to understand the costs of care.

More information
For details & to take part, click on the link or email Jessica Kolic at [email protected] or Dr Prince Peprah at [email protected].

https://buff.ly/biDexoz

20/05/2026

We couldn’t do our work without the support of our volunteers, especially our experienced Board members and specialist subject matter volunteers. If you know someone who deserves to be celebrated for their community service, make sure you nominate them in the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards by Friday, 29 May at https://ow.ly/gy9x50Z22uo
The Centre for Volunteering

13/05/2026

Conversations about palliative and end-of-life care can reduce fear and improve understanding. Advice, tools, and support are available Palliative Care Australia