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Call the Aged Care Advocacy Line, our national team of advocates is available Monday to Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday 10am-4pm 

What you need to know for better aged care

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Self-advocacy puts you in the driver’s seat. This toolkit equips you with the skills, information and resources you need to speak up for better aged care.

To coincide with the launch of OPAN’s Self-advocacy toolkit, our panel of experts will help you to understand and exercise your aged care rights.

We will cover:

  • what is self-advocacy (and how can it help you maintain control and independence)
  • top tips for self-advocacy
  • introducing the Self-advocacy toolkit
  • understanding your rights when seeking or receiving aged care services
  • how to make an effective complaint
  • how to engage advocacy support.

The panel hosted by Kyle Olsen includes:

  • Gwenda Darling – Member, Older Persons Advocacy Network’s National Older Persons Reference Group
  • Tammy Cabban – Advocate and Educator, Seniors Rights Service (OPAN’s NSW member organisation)
  • Craig Gear OAM – CEO, Older Persons Advocacy Network

Explore the Self-advocacy toolkit today!