Self-advocacy toolkit
What you need to know for better aged care
Self-advocacy or speaking up means having the right information to get the care and support you need. Explore the topics below to start.
What is self-advocacy?
‘Self-advocacy – or speaking up – puts you in the driver’s seat. It’s about maintaining your own power. The power you have had all your life.’ Gwenda Darling, a member of OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group, shares her tips for getting the services you need to age well.
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