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What does an aged care advocate do?

OPAN’s national team of advocates is here to ensure your rights are upheld and your wishes are met, whether you are living independently at home or in residential care.

Published: 6 November 2024
  • national
  • 6 November 2024
  • OPAN

OPAN's professional aged care advocates can help you to:

  • understand your fees and charges

  • resolve issues with your aged care services

  • access the services you need to remain independent at home

  • transition into residential care if that’s what you want to do

Our services are free, independent, and confidential.

Call 1800 700 600

Speak to an advocate for information or support in relation to your government-funded aged care services.  

Our operating hours are 8am–8pm Monday to Friday and 10am–4pm on Saturdays.

You can also complete a form for information or advocacy support. You'll find it at the link below.

You'll be contacted by our network member organisation in your state/territory, and the call may come from a private number.