
Support at Home issues: OPAN urges government to act
February 10, 2026
Despite the much-anticipated new Aged Care Act being in effect for more than 100 days, significant

OPAN welcomes a new reference group to inform systemic advocacy
January 30, 2026
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) warmly welcomes a reconstituted National Older Persons Reference Group (NOPRG),

Rights must be embedded in everyday care not just written into law
January 21, 2026
Ramnik Singh Walia is an aged care advocate from Darwin Community Legal Services, OPAN’s Northern Territory network member. As

Darwin’s aged care advocate wins Australian Human Rights Community Award
December 18, 2025
Aged care advocate Ramnik Singh Walia, has been recognised for his work to improve the lives of others at the Australian Human Rights Awards 2025.

Older people reminded of financial assistance available for aged care
December 18, 2025
Older people are being reminded of the government’s Financial Hardship Assistance program, amid reports of

Meeting the moment, shaping the future: Ageing Australia National Conference 2025 wrap up
October 22, 2025
Picture from Ageing Australia. From left: Andrea Kelly, Craig Gear, Lloyd Williams, Tom Symondson and