All ARAS publications can be viewed and printed below.
They can also be ordered directly by completing the online order form or submitting the order form and returning it to ARAS by email to aras@agedrights.asn.au or by mail to 175 Fullarton Rd Dulwich SA 5065 or faxing to (08) 8232 1794.
Annual Report
ARAS 2024-2025 Annual Report
ARAS 2020-2021 Annual Report / ARAS 2020-21 Annual Report - (as a flipbook)
ARAS overview
The ARAS overview brochure is available in 18 languages and details what we do and how we can help. Please visit our information in your language page to view and/or download.
Self Advocacy
ARAS supports older people to self-advocate by helping them understand their rights, options and how to speak up about their aged care. ARAS also promotes OPAN's Self-Advocacy Toolkit, which provides practical information and resources to help older people remain informed and in control.
You can view and download the Self-Advocacy Toolkit here.
Statement of Rights
The new Aged Care Act includes a Statement of Rights, outlining the rights that older people have when accessing aged care services. The rights help to ensure that older people and their needs are at the centre of the new aged care system.
The rights outlined in the Act help to ensure that older people and their needs are at the centre of the new aged care system.
Read the fact sheet on the Statement of Rights.
Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (strengthened Quality Standards) are a set of requirements for what quality and safe aged care looks like.
Read more here
Residential Care
Your Care Plan (Residential and Community Care)
Fact sheet: What happens when your aged care home closes?
Financial Advocacy Services flyer
Home and Community
Your Care Plan (Residential and Community Care)
Financial Advocacy Services flyer
Community Care - your rights and responsibilities (currently in review)
A practical guide to rights and responsibilities for users of aged care services at home.
- Contains examples of questions you can ask to ensure that you are involved in the decisions that are made about your care.
- Provides information about how an advocate can support you to uphold your rights.
Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault - its not your fault
Pocket Guide: What is Abuse of Older People? (English)
Pocket Guide: What is Abuse of Older People? (Greek)
Pocket Guide: What is Abuse of Older People? (Italian)
Fact Sheet 1 - Abuse Prevention Program
Fact Sheet 2 - Risk Factors and the Effect of Abuse on the Older Person
Fact Sheet 3 - How Service Providers Can Assist Older People
Top 10 Safeguards - Psychological
Accessing the Aged Rights Advocacy Service to Prevent Elder Abuse
This publication is the result of consultation with members of two Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities (CALD) who traditionally face unique barriers when attempting to engage with service providers. Their valuable feedback will be used by ARAS to shape future planning for CALD communities. (Nov2013)
Aboriginal Advocacy
Aboriginal Advocacy Brochure_English
Aboriginal Advocacy Brochure_Pitjantjatjara
Your Care Plan Brochure_English
Your Care Plan Brochure_Pitjantjatjara
Abuse Prevention Pocket Guide_Pitjantjatjara
Understanding the Stolen Generations through their stories
Advocacy for LGBTI communities
An LGBTI inclusive service for older people
Aged Care Navigator (care finder service)
Aged Care Navigator (care finder service)
Retirement Village Advocacy
Retirement Village Advocacy Program
Retirement Villages Unit, Department of Human Services
Medication. It’s your choice
How much do you know about your medication? Did you know that what medications you take is your choice and that you have control over what you take? This booklet equips you with the ability to have an informed and active role in your decisions about what medications you take. The booklet has been produced by OPAN in partnership with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Contact
Aged Rights Advocacy Service Inc.
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Location:
175 Fullarton Road
Dulwich SA 5065 -
Mailing Address:
175 Fullarton Road
Dulwich SA 5065 - Phone: (08) 8232 5377
- Free Call: 1800 700 600 Aged Care Advocacy Line (toll free)
- Fax: (08) 8232 1794
- Email Address: aras@agedrights.asn.au
Acknowledgement of Country
Aged Rights Advocacy Service acknowledges the traditional owners of our country and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with their country.
Please be aware that this site may contain the names and/or images of deceased Aboriginal people. ARAS acknowledges that to some Aboriginal communities, it is distressing to show images and mention names of people who have died.
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