First Nations elders
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Indigenous elders
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Transforming aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The aged care system has failed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, according to this report, which calls for critical and urgent reform. It finds many aged care services are culturally unsafe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in particular Stolen Generations survivors and concludes an equity-based approach is needed to achieve equal access...
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The Gathering 2024: final report
This report summarises the proceedings and outcomes of an event convened to discuss key issues, share knowledge, and formulate collective calls to action to support Stolen Generations survivors and their families. It highlights the urgent need for adequate funding, the continuation of truth-telling initiatives and the development of culturally safe aged care services for survivors.
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Voices of solitude: loneliness and social isolation among older adults in NSW
This exploration of the factors contributing to loneliness and social isolation reveals high rates of loneliness and isolation among older adults that significantly impact their quality of life and well-being. The authors call on the government to address the root causes of loneliness and social isolation by transforming how we engage with our elders.
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When Elders speak, we listen
In March 2023, following 20 months of extensive consultation with Elders across the state, the Assembly established an Elders’ Voice that will guide the Assembly’s journey to advance the Treaty process in Victoria. The purpose of this report is to outline the Assembly’s Elders’ Voice and how feedback from Elders has been included, and consultations...
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Boordiya Waangkiny: Elders’ stories of hope, resilience and connection
The Noongar people’s continued resilience, connection to culture, and hope for the future, is the basis for this publication. Much of the information is derived from Noongar Elders who have shared stories of their pasts and hopes for the future.