ADA Australia

01/09/2026

The Queensland Public Trustee Wills Week is running from 7-13 September. It's all part of planning ahead while you are able so people know your wishes. Along with a Will you should make sure you have an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Advance Health Directive in place.

Read more about Wills Week: https://www.pt.qld.gov.au/wills-powers-of-attorney-estates/wills/wills-week-2026

Enduring Power of Attorney: https://adalaw.com.au/resource/about-epoa/
Advance Health Directive: https://www.qld.gov.au/justice/powers-attorney-guardianship/advance-health-directives

28/08/2026

Real change starts with listening. The voices and experiences of older people guide our advocacy and shape the systems that affect their lives.

27/08/2026

The latest edition of The Advocate newsletter is out now. See the highlights from Seniors Got Talent!

The most recent ABC 4 Corners investigation into aged care, The Waiting Game, put the spotlight back on what advocates have been saying for some time about the aged care reforms – the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) isn’t working, but more importantly, the Support at Home system is not meeting ...

30/07/2026

Craig Gear, CEO Older Persons Advocacy Network and Geoff Rowe, CEO ADA Australia wearing Celebrate Ageing ‘Marked Safe From Gerontism’ badges.

28/07/2026

28/07/2026

The Australian Elder Abuse Conference is in full swing. Great to chat to all the people who have dropped by our ADA Australia co-sponsor stand, and our Old is Beautiful poster exhibition. This morning we also called for greater investment in prevention strategies. Looking forward to continuing the conversations on how we make progress on preventing elder abuse.

26/07/2026

Come along to the Toowoomba Retirement Living & Senior Lifestyle Expo to chat to the ADA Australia team on Thursday 30th July! 💬

Free admission, visitors can explore a wide range of businesses and service providers all under one roof. Tea/Coffee will be served, along with your chance to win one of many lucky door prizes!

Register here:

21/07/2026

From community celebrations to meaningful conversations, our team had a fantastic NAIDOC Week attending events across Queensland. It was wonderful to connect with so many people, build relationships, and celebrate together. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a yarn 💬

15/07/2026

Insightful observations from Natalie Siegel-Brown at the National Press Club today about the failures in our aged care system design. 'The Math Ain't Mathin" The aged care budget is weighted towards crisis and dependence, whereas pivoting that ratio to focus on preventing decline and timely supports to keep people at home would save billions. A must watch - catch up on ABC iview - https://iview.abc.net.au/