About this Event
Help the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) inform the Australian Government of your views on two major reforms:
- the new Aged Care Act and the rights and other foundational aspects it contains, and
- funding principles for a sustainable aged care system.
Consultation forum information:
Who is it for?
- older people, family members and carers
- people of all ages interested in the future of aged care.
Format:
These one-day consultation forums will be made up of two individual sessions. You can attend a single session or both. A light lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided.
- Morning session (9am–1pm): Proposed elements of the new Aged Care Act, including the Statement of Rights, duty of care, compensation pathways and supported decision-making. Please arrive at 8.30am to sign-in.
- Lunch: served from 1pm-1:30pm
- Afternoon session (1:30pm–4pm): Key funding principles for an equitable aged care system, as identified by the recently-formed Aged Care Taskforce. Please arrive at 1pm for lunch and to sign-in.
Venue:
Fort Scratchley Function Centre 1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300
Parking is available at the venue. Public transport via the light rail.
Ramp access, wheelchair access, accessible bathrooms, and accessible parking are available at the venue.
Reading material will be emailed prior to the consultation forum and a printed copy will be available on the day.
Please note: Should you be accompanied by a support person, they will also need to register. Unfortunately, due to limited capacity only registered attendees can attend.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fort Scratchley Function Centre, 3 Nobbys Road, Newcastle East, Australia
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