Everyone has the right to make decisions about their life and aged care.The new Aged Care Act enshrines older people’s right to make decisions about the care and services they receive and the risks they are willing to take in legislation. Join our webinar as we explore supported decision-making and supporters in the new Aged Care Act.

Panellists include:

• Sandra South, Research Director, Perspicacious
• Theresa Flavin, Dementia advocate
• Geoff Rowe, CEO, Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia

Hosted by Kyle Olsen

Note: In the webinar a panellist inadvertently referred to the Quality of Care Principles 2024 rather than Quality of Care Principles 2014.

Webinar resources:

OPAN:

• Stay updated with our new rights-based Aged Care Act webpage including resources and fact sheets to help better navigate and understand the upcoming changes
• View panellist Sandra South’s webinar slides
• Replay the What the new Aged Care Act will mean for you webinar
• Replay the Understanding complaints, open disclosure and more webinar
• Replay the Statement of Rights webinar
• To request information or advocacy support contact us on the Aged Care Advocacy Line on 1800 700 600 or complete our form.

Department of Health and Aged Care: 

• Read the supported decision-making under the new Aged Care Act webpage
• View and download A new rights-based Aged Care Act (Statement of Rights) fact sheet and Easy Read version
• Access the Department website and resources on the new Act.

My Aged Care: 

• View the Upcoming changes to support roles and relationships webpage.