Resources

This checklist from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing supports aged care providers to review policies and processes and assess whether they are upholding the Statement of Rights in practice.

This report from OPAN aims to capture the views and experiences of people living with dementia, their supporters and professionals on supported decision-making in Australia. 

This webpage from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission details the process to make a complaint about an aged care provider, worker or responsible person.

This Open Access article by Foundas argues that residential aged care must move beyond overly risk-averse practices and recognise dignity of risk as central to older people’s autonomy, wellbeing and quality of life. 

This Open Access article by Dogan et al. examines how human rights education is addressed in nursing education. It highlights the value of tailoring learning to students’ experiences and incorporating the voices of rights-holders.

This toolkit from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides information and resources to support aged care providers, peak bodies, advocacy organisations and community groups to inform older people, their families and carers about the choice and control available under the new Aged Care Act.

This chapter forms part of the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs inquiry into aged care service delivery. It examines the funding and pricing model, drawing on evidence about how these elements affect the protection of older Australians’ rights

This is a double-sided A4 printable resource from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, summarises what rights older people have when accessing aged care services.

This webinar is part of a UNSW feminist seminar series that considers housing rights as human rights within the new Aged Care Act.

This toolkit from the University of Queensland provides guidance into client engagement in care services.