Every older person should be able to live well, with dignity and independence, as part of their community and in a place of their choosing. For those of us who need some help we expect a choice of appropriate and affordable support and care services. These services must be high quality and responsive to the diversity of need, with independent monitoring, transparent public reporting, and robust accountability.
The Australian Government has a responsibility to all Australians to ensure the findings of the Royal Commission are translated to actions. The May 2021 Commonwealth budget is an opportunity to start the shift from a market-oriented approach to aged care to the human rights approach advocated by the Royal Commission.