Interactive Zone
Join the Interactive Area for a full day of informative and engaging presentations. Learn what to consider when moving into a retirement village, experience a live acupuncture demonstration with free health checks, discover adaptive self defence techniques suitable for all abilities, and see cutting edge patient handling technology in action. It is the perfect place to connect with experts, ask questions, and gain practical insights to support your health, wellbeing and future planning.
Don’t Wait for a Crisis: Planning Ahead in Aged Care
10:15am Daily on Presentation Stage 2 Don’t wait until a fall, hospital admission or carer’s burnout forces urgent decisions. This session will help you recognise the early signs, understand aged care options, and the practical steps to plan ahead with confidence. Walk away with clear, actionable insights to support better outcomes for you or your […]
Your Compensation Guide – Workplace Injuries & Superannuation Insurances
1:15pm Daily on Presentation Stage 2 This two-part presentation will guide attendees through Queensland workers’ compensation claims before exploring insurance benefits available through superannuation, including TPD and Income Protection claims. Learn who may be eligible, common mistakes to avoid, important time limits, and practical steps to access the compensation and financial support you may be […]
It Takes a Village: Building What a Community Knows
11:00am Daily on Presentation Stage 2 What one person learns, a whole community can carry forward. DiversAbilities.com.au is free to join and free to list, helping culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities find services, connect with one another, and access information in their own language. Built with communities, shaped by communities, and designed for all […]
Lived Experience: Why This Matters
2:00pm Daily on Presentation Stage 2 This presentation explores how lived experience positively influences clinical practice by strengthening consumer engagement, informing service improvement, and fostering genuine connection. It highlights how partnership, advocacy, and shared understanding create more compassionate, person-centred care while enhancing clinicians’ insight, empathy, and collaborative practice.
Behind the Scenes of Ready Meals: From Coles Kitchen to Your Front Door
1:00pm Daily on Presentation Stage 1 Take a behind-the-scenes look at how ready meals are developed, selected and delivered through the partnership between Coles Kitchen and b2care. This engaging session will explore the growing role of ready meals within Support at Home and the NDIS, including how they can support independence, convenience and nutrition outcomes. […]
AI – Friend or Foe
12:15pm Daily on Presentation Stage 1 For Care is an aged care and NDIS provider – not a technology company. That gives us a different perspective on AI. We’re exploring where AI can genuinely improve efficiency, responsiveness and service quality, while remaining clear about the role of human judgement, empathy and relationships.
Building the Carer’s Toolkit: Supporting People Living with Persistent Pain
11:30am Daily on Presentation Stage 1 People living with persistent pain often rely on family members, partners, and friends for practical and emotional support. This presentation explores the development of a Carer’s Toolkit, providing evidence-based strategies, resources, and communication skills to help carers navigate challenges, support wellbeing, and improve outcomes for both themselves and the […]
Planning for Life’s Transitions: Legal Strategies to Protect Assets, Family, and Future
10:45am Daily on Presentation Stage 1 This presentation explores four critical legal areas affecting later life and family arrangements: retirement village purchases, testamentary trusts, enduring powers of attorney, and granny flat agreements. It highlights common risks, practical complexities, and why tailored legal planning is essential to protect assets, manage transitions, and avoid costly disputes across […]
The Advantage of Adversity
10:00am Daily on Presentation Stage 1 Life doesn’t always go to plan. And when the unexpected hits, most people just try to survive it. This keynote is about something different – how the hard thing, like life altering disability, can become the advantage you’ve been looking for all along. Bart Walsh knows this ground firsthand. […]