This exercise can be for people considering their entry into Aged Care and, importantly, for Service Providers and Carers to understand the needs and expectations of senior Australians.
For staff and workers, it is a chance to "put yourself in the shoes" of older people - helping to understand their needs, improve how they are treated, and ensure dignity and respect.
This activity is brought to you by Standard 1 of the Aged Care Quality Standards and demonstrates the importance of engaging with people as individuals. It can also help to improve staff awareness of the need to deliver care and services that are culturally safe.
If you work in service provision, we encourage you to undertake this activity with your team and reflect on the importance of your own identity, culture and diversity.
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