Free Information sessions and guest speakers on a variety of topics are available from Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) for your organisation or community group.
Topics include:
the Charter of Aged Care Rights
elder abuse prevention for older people
safeguards for Ageing Well
Home Care Check-in Service
financial advocacy
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.
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