Aboriginal Advocacy
ARAS provides free, independent and confidential Aboriginal Advocacy across all ARAS programs and services.
Aboriginal Advocates provide culturally informed support to First Nations Elders and older people, recognising the importance of identity, culture, community, individual circumstances and choice.
First Nations people may be eligible to access Australian Government-funded aged care services from 50 years of age.
ARAS is committed to providing culturally safe, respectful and inclusive services that recognise and respond to the individual needs, identity, culture, background and circumstances of First Nations Elders and older people.
Rights and Culturally Safe Aged Care
The Aged Care Act 2024 includes a Statement of Rights for people accessing Australian Government-funded aged care.
First Nations Elders and older people have the right to receive aged care that respects and supports their identity, culture and background and is culturally safe and appropriate.
ARAS Aboriginal Advocates support First Nations Elders and older people to understand their rights, make informed decisions, communicate their wishes and preferences and have their voice heard.
ARAS recognises that cultural protocols vary between communities and seeks to provide services that are respectful, appropriate and responsive to individual and community circumstances.
