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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 

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Self-advocacy toolkit

Self-advocacy or speaking up means having the right information to get the care and support you need.

Explore the topics below to start.

Supported decision-making toolkit

Everyone has the right to make decisions about their life, including the support and services they receive from aged care. Some older people may want and need support to make these decisions.

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.