Resources

This Open Access article by Kohn examines how international human rights frameworks — particularly United Nations declarations — currently address the rights of older people, highlighting that there is no dedicated UN treaty specifically protecting older persons.

This tool from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is for aged care workers can use this tool to reflect on everyday practices and identify what may need to change or strengthen to align with the Statement of Rights.

This toolkit from OPAN is for older people and their supporters into individual rights related to decision-making and service options.

This webpage from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission explains the Statement of Rights from the perspective of providers including the Statement of Principles. 

This webpage from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission details all the Quality Standards related to rights based working and responsibilities of providers and workers. 

This booklet by Palliative Care Australia works as a discussion starter with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and their community, and those working with them. 

This webpage by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission shows how culturally inclusive mealtimes support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights to identity, dignity and choice in aged care. It highlights food and dining as everyday opportunities to uphold cultural safety and respect.

This report highlights the experiences of older LGBTI people, showing how discrimination and invisibility affect ageing and access to care. It calls for inclusive, culturally safe services that respect identity, dignity and chosen families, drawing on insights from National Seniors Australia.

This article explains the importance of clear, respectful communication of residents’ care needs so older people’s stories, preferences and goals guide care planning and delivery. It highlights how effective information sharing between staff and with residents strengthens dignity, safety and person-centred care.

This page explains how aged care should be inclusive, respectful and safe for LGBTI older people. It supports people to understand their rights and find services that respect identity, choice and wellbeing through My Aged Care.