Perspectives

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If a provider is upholding my rights ‘my aged care experience would make me happy,’ says Margaret Duckett, a member of OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group.

In this video, 5 older people share their views on what better aged care might look like.

Margaret Duckett, OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group member
Peter Relph, OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group member
Rosemary Seam, OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group member
(James) Jim Carey, Council of Elders member
Lynn Mellor, COTA member

OPAN advocates help tens of thousands of older people resolve their issues with government-funded aged care services each year. If your aged care is not meeting your needs, or you would like more information about your rights, call us on the Aged Care Advocacy Line 1800 700 600.

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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.

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