In this forum on, providers and advocates share their perspectives on why #ReadyToListen matters when it comes to sexual assault disclosures in residential aged care.

The panel, hosted by Dr Catherine Barrett, Director, Celebrate Ageing. Coordinator #ReadyToListen project:

• Older Persons Advocacy Network: Craig Gear OAM, CEO – opening remarks
• BaptCare: Kate Flight, Compliance Risk and Continuous Improvement Coordinator and Belinda Wood, Head of Clinical Care
• Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia: Jason Abraham, Solicitor ADA Law Queensland; Geoff Rowe, CEO; and Karen Williams, Principal Solicitor ADA Law Queensland
• Regis Aged Care: Kelly Glatter, Clinical Care Specialist
• Advocare WA: Louise Forster, CEO
• Alzheimer’s WA: Sharyn Trent, Eden Associate, Senior Education Coordinator, Compliance Officer

The #ReadyToListen project was launched to improve responses to – and prevent – sexual assault in residential aged care. A suite of resources developed for the project has been welcomed by residents and families.

Explore our #ReadyToListen webpage and resources.