
Darwin’s aged care advocate wins Australian Human Rights Community Award
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.
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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 are being reminded of the government’s Financial Hardship Assistance program, amid reports of

Picture from Ageing Australia. From left: Andrea Kelly, Craig Gear, Lloyd Williams, Tom Symondson and

Today, OPAN CEO Craig Gear launched the National Aged Care Advocacy Program Presenting Issues Report

Paul Absalom is a member of OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group, which was formed

The Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae, attended a meeting in Melbourne today
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