Our legal service provides advice on most legal issues to older people in NSW. Further, we offer a comprehensive referral service. We may also provide limited legal assistance for financially and socially disadvantaged older people. Advice includes:
consumer rights
human rights/elder abuse
financial exploitation
planning for later life
Our advocacy service provides advocacy for recipients of all Commonwealth funded aged care services. Our Advocates:
provide information about rights and responsibilities
listen to your concerns
help resolve problems or complaints with your aged care service providers
speak with your service provider if required • Refer to other agencies where necessary
We provide targeted rights-based education to a diverse range of older people regardless of cultural background or sexual orientation. Sessions are provided on a range of topics relevant for the requesting organisation including:
the rights of older people
how to plan ahead
retirement village living
issues in aged and community care
how people can access our services
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