Did you know Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) is available to present free information sessions on a variety of topics to your organisation or community group, including:
the Charter of Aged Care Rights for older people receiving aged care services.
elder abuse prevention for older people living in the community or residential aged care, staff working in residential aged care or home care and health professionals.
Safeguards for Ageing Well, including strategies for living a positive life and ageing well for community members.
Home Care Check-in Service, to support older people living in the community (within the Adelaide Metropolitan Area), who are eligible for or receiving aged care services, and who may be at greater risk of harm due to social isolation and other factors. The aim of the Home Care Check-in service is to reduce social isolation and improve a sense of wellbeing through connection to the community.
Financial advocacy, a free and confidential service to help clients make informed decisions about their aged care services by understanding fees and charges. Our Financial Advocates work closely with clients receiving aged care services, to help understand fees, costs and pricing, resolve concerns relating to costs and support consumer choice.
ARAS Advocates can deliver information sessions in person, or online via Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) is a free, independent, confidential and inclusive service to older people in South Australia, or their representatives, who are:
living in residential aged care
receiving Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or Home Care Package (HCP) services
at risk of, or experiencing abuse from family or friends
living in a retirement village
ARAS provides advocacy assistance to support older people to uphold their rights and their responsibilities. ARAS also has specialist Aboriginal Advocates who provide culturally safe support.
For more information or to book a session please click the link below.
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