This brochures describes the active role Seniors Rights Service play in providing services to older LGBTQIA+ people.
Our legal service provides advice on most legal issues to older people in NSW. Further, we o er a comprehensive referral service. We may also provide limited legal assistance for financially and socially disadvantaged older people. Advice includes:
Consumer rights
Human rights/Elder abuse
Financial exploitation
Planning for later life
Our advocacy service provides advocacy for recipients of all Commonwealth funded aged care services. Advocates
Provide information about rights and responsibilities
Listen to your concerns
Help resolve problems or complaints with your aged care service providers
Speak with your service provider if required • Refer to other agencies where necessary
We provide targeted rights-based education to a diverse range of older people regardless of cultural background or sexual orientation. Sessions are provided on a range of topics relevant for the requesting organisation including:
The rights of older people
How to plan ahead
Retirement village living
Issues in aged and community care
How people can access our services