What you need to know for better aged care. Includes tips for solving common aged care problems, an overview of your options, and information about costs and fees.
Everyone has the right to make decisions about their life, including the support and services they receive from aged care.
OPAN raises the voices of older people with governments, aged care providers and sector stakeholders. Our publications identify emerging trends and barriers to support aged care reform.
The National Advocate is distributed electronically each month to nearly 45,000 subscribers.
Stay up to date on issues that affect older people – in print and online.
Information sessions can be delivered in community and aged care settings across Australia. Request a free education or information session.
Free resources to download for older people, community organisations and health and aged care professionals.
Free resources for older people, community organisations and health and aged care professionals
The Australian Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill 2024 on 25 November 2024, with the new rights-based Aged Care Act ultimately commencing on 1 November 2025.
It is an older person’s right to make decisions about their care, including their medication.
People living in residential aged care should have access to one visitor at all time, even during lockdowns.