Ageing with Confidence

🌿 Aging with Confidence Know your rights. Understand your choices. Stay safe. Are you aged 65 or over? Would you like to feel more confident about navigating aged care, understanding costs and protecting yourself from abuse and scams? Join us at Enfield Community Centre for Aging with Confidence, a free three-week information series facilitated by Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS). These friendly and informative sessions are designed to give older people practical information, greater confidence and a better understanding of their rights and choices. Whether you are currently receiving aged care, considering your options, supporting a family member, or simply want to know more, you are welcome to attend. 💜 📅 Week 1 – Monday 12 October Know Your Rights in Aged Care ⚖️ 1.00pm–2.30pm Learn about your rights in aged care and how advocacy can help you speak up and have your voice heard. Topics include: • The role of ARAS • What advocacy means and how it can help • The Statement of Aged Care Rights • How ARAS can assist you to uphold your rights • How to raise a concern 📅 Week 2 – Monday 19 October Understanding Aged Care Costs & Financial Advocacy 💰 1.00pm–2.30pm Aged care costs and fees can be confusing. This session will provide practical information to help you understand your options and make informed decisions. Topics include: • Your aged care rights and advocacy • Understanding your care plan • How to raise a concern • An overview of aged care fees and charges • Where to find information about what you may expect to pay • Your choices and rights regarding aged care fees 📅 Week 3 – Monday 26 October Elder Abuse, Financial Abuse & Scams 🛡️ 1.00pm–2.30pm Learn how to recognise different types of abuse and scams, with a particular focus on financial abuse affecting older people. Topics include: • What is elder abuse? • Different types of abuse • Recognising financial abuse • Types of scams that can affect older people • How to raise a concern • Information to help you stay safe and informed ☕ A welcoming community experience Each session includes 30 minutes of morning tea, providing an opportunity to enjoy a cuppa, meet others and have a chat in a relaxed community setting. 📍 Location: Enfield Community Centre | 540 Regency Road, Enfield 📅 Dates: Monday 12, 19 & 26 October 🕐 Time: 1.00pm–2.30pm each week 💰 Cost: FREE ☕ Morning tea: Provided 💜 Why attend? Knowledge can give you confidence. Come along to learn about your rights, understand your choices, ask questions and discover where you can turn for support. You don't need to be receiving aged care to attend — these sessions are for anyone aged 65+ who wants to be better informed and prepared. Come for the information, stay for the conversation and leave feeling more confident. 🌿 📞 More information For more information, please contact Monique at Enfield Community Centre: Phone: 8405 6556 Email: [email protected] Places are limited, so bookings are encouraged.