Support my right to make decisions

Join our panel of experts for an important introduction and discussion about supported decision-making. We will cover what supported decision-making is, the benefits of dignity of risk and where to go for help and support.

Hosted by Dianne Weller – our panel includes:

• Dr Craig Sinclair, Senior Research Fellow, University of New South Wales
• Dr Sandra South, Research Director, Perspicacious
• Michelle Treasure, Carer, member of OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group
• Karen Williams, Principal Solicitor, ADA Australia Law

 

Webinar Resources

OPAN:

• Read and download our position statement, ‘Supported decision-making must be embedded across aged care’
• Take the OPAN and Perspicacious Research survey on supporting people living with dementia to make decisions.  Closes 31 October 2023
• For information about your rights and support in talking to your provider, contact OPAN on 1800 700 600
• Visit our Self-advocacy toolkit

Royal Commission:

• Read the Research Report ‘Diversity, dignity, equity and best practice: a framework for supported decision-making’ from the Disability Royal Commission

Aged Care Quality Commission:

• Download the ‘What is dignity of risk?’ poster and other guides from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

ADA Law – Community Legal Services:

• Visit ADA Law’s supported decision-making webpage for free guides and fact sheets

United Nations:

• Learn more about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights here.

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