Locals will have access to all the aged care services, supports and information they need at the upcoming Parramatta Community Aged Care Expo.
The free event will bring together a variety of different stallholders, offering anything from in-home support to mobility aids and residential options to financial advice.
“We always have very engaging stallholders that bring a lot of enthusiasm on the day. They will have lots of things to give out, including brochures, emails, and engaging and interactive activities and memorabilia,” said Yasmin Bourne, the Community Engagement Coordinator at Aged Care Events Community (ACEC).
“We will have free coffee for the first 200 people, and people can move around the event at their own pace. They can go in, they can go out, they can chat with who they attended with, or they can chat and connect with other people within the community.”
Bourne explained the event is all about connection, and the ACEC feel that it’s a necessity to bring aged care events to local communities.
“Obviously, there are sometimes bigger expos that take place in the centre of Sydney, but that’s not always accessible for the senior community. They can’t always travel, parking in the centre of the city is a bit of a nightmare, and there are usually the bigger broad-brush providers and support there,” she explained.
“What is important for us at the Aged Care Events Community is that we bring local providers and local support and services to the Parramatta community.
“They don’t have to travel – we’re the ones that travel. It makes it accessible and provides more tailored information to them.”
The event on June 19 will run from 10am to 1pm at Wenty Leagues Club.
You can register for the event online at https://events.humanitix.com/parramatta-community-aged-care-expo.
Ally Hall joined the team 2024, and focuses on entertainment and community stories. She is a graduate of the University of South Australia.