Resources

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. 

This fact sheet from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains how you can ask for a review of their decision about your complaint or make a complaint about their service.

This webpage from Ausmed details  the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights and informed consent.

This progress report from the Office of the Inspector General of Aged Care details its views on the implementation of the Aged Care Act related to Human Rights.

This Open Access article by Bradshaw et al. details a systematic review of studies investigating autonomy, control, and indices of optimal functioning in aged care settings.