Most older people want to live in their own homes for as long as they can, not in aged care facilities. This can be achieved for many by finding the right combination of formal and informal support for their individual circumstances.
The submission provides strong endorsement of human rights to tackle systemic ageism, disempowerment and institutionalisation. It also outlines information related to the performance of My Aged Care and improvements to system access.
This short video is a story about Helen who is self-managing her home care package. This video will demonstrate a bit about how consumers can benefit from a self-management model in home care.
This short video is a story about Kate and Rob who are self-managing Kate’s home care package together. This video will demonstrate a bit about how consumers can benefit from a self-management model in home care.