The New Charter of Aged Care Rights
The new Charter of Aged Care Rights came into effect in Australia on July 1st 2019 and dovetails nicely with the New Aged Care Standards, which are what services will now be assessed against in Quality Reviews and Audits. And, like the new Aged Care Standards, the new...
Advocacy Services for Clients – Education for staff and families
We’ve been talking about elder abuse and its effect on clients and our society. We also know that sometimes clients are unhappy with aspects of the care and support they receive. But where do you, or the client, go if professional help is needed? I’m reminded of a...
The Rights and Responsibilities of Clients
The Federal Government’s aged care reforms package, that has been rolling out since 2010, has followed a Human Rights approach. There is a strong push for the promotion of a ‘person-centred’ decision making process and respect for the dignity of older people. The...
