LGBTIQ+ Services Brochure

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