World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Seminar
Friday 13th June 2008
Registration Close 6 June 2008
Aged Rights Advocacy Service Inc
45 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone (08) 8232 5377 or 1800 700 600
Facsimile (08) 8232 5388
Email dianeb@agedrights.asn.au
http://www.sa.agedrights.asn.au/
The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) provides information and assistance to support the rights of older people and their carers, who receive Home and Community Care (HACC) funded services. Residential Aged Care Services, Community Aged Care
Packages (CACP) or Extended Aged Care at Home Packages (EACH), or who are at
risk of, or experiencing abuse by family or friends. ARAS is mandated to provide a free,
confidential independent and statewide service to consumers and their representatives.
Advocates support older people to continue to be optimally involved in decision making about their quality of life and care. Advocates are able to visit people at home or in a place of their choosing.
ARAS recognises the important role of significant others, including families, in supporting and upholding the rights of older people. ARAS advocates provide education
sessions for staff, students, consumers and community groups. Various publications are also available.
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1 comment:
Hi, Trailblazer I see you are continuing to carry on and speaking for those that have no voice.God Bless Hope all is well with you .
We love you.
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