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Media releases

Read our latest media releases on issues relating to the aged care sector.

News

Read what older people and advocates have to say about the aged care experience and stay up to date with OPAN’s campaigns and projects.

Media reporting guidelines

Important things to remember when reporting on older people.

NOTICE TO MEDIA FOR STORIES RELATING TO OLDER PEOPLE
It is critical to provide older people with an avenue for support when covering stories about aged care. We strongly encourage you to include the following message:

For information or support regarding aged care, please call the Older Persons Advocacy Network on 1800 700 600 or visit opan.org.au

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and recognise that it always has been, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
We honour the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay our respects to all Elders past and present.

Diversity

Consistent with the vision of the aged care sector’s Aged Care Diversity Framework, our work aims for all older people to experience a high quality aged care system that ensures equitable access and outcomes and embraces their diverse characteristics and life experiences.

Aged Care Advocacy Line 8am – 8pm Mon – Fri | 10am – 4pm Sat

This number will connect you with the aged care advocacy organisation in your state or territory.