1 November marks the launch of the new Aged Care Act. This Act is person-centred, prioritising individual dignity, rights, and choice when receiving care. Marcia, from the LHA Silver Pride Advocacy Network — Living Experience Advisory Panel, says “It’s an exciting day. For the first time the rights of older people accessing government funded aged care services are enshrined in law through the Statement of Rights.” Marcia supported both her parents through the aged care process. She is passionate about advocating for the rights of older people to be respected and supported as they age. Visual: Two people stand and talk. The person on the left wears a black T-shirt and light pants, and the person on the right uses a cane and wears a white cardigan. Text beside them reads about the new Aged Care Act and includes a quote from Marcia (She/They), Silver Pride Advocacy Network — Living Experience Advisory Panel. It also shows the LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and Silver Pride logo.
This is fantastic news, it's great to see the rights of older people enshrined in law, particularly for those accessing aged care services.