Elder Rights Australia

Elder Rights Australia Elder Rights Advocacy supports older people, their families and representatives in Victoria address issues related to Commonwealth funded aged care services.

Our service is free, independent and confidential. We believe that older people have a right to express their opinion and receive respect. Our job is to listen and support you and your family to identify and advocate for solutions that best respond to your circumstances. Sometimes this involves us advocating strongly to an aged care service and challenging them to provide better care. We are a mem

ber of the national Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), delivering the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP). Our Purpose
We support older people’s right to quality care. Our Vision
A diverse, vibrant, multicultural community, where older people are respected, heard and well-informed, and can exercise their rights and responsibilities with confidence. Our Values
Respect: We listen, treat people with fairness and seek to understand others’ perspectives, experiences and contributions. Integrity: We act in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Collaboration: We value our people and the people we work with. Inclusiveness: We support diversity and ensure that everyone feels valued, welcome and included. Empowerment: We provide the people who seek information and support from us with accurate information, which supports them to understand their rights, responsibilities and options. Responsiveness: We are approachable and take pride in what we do.

This week marks National Reconciliation Week, held from 27 May to 3 June. These dates recognise two important milestones...
01/06/2026

This week marks National Reconciliation Week, held from 27 May to 3 June. These dates recognise two important milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey, the 1967 Referendum and the historic Mabo decision.
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to reflect, learn and acknowledge our shared histories, cultures and achievements. It is also a reminder that reconciliation is something we all have a role in through listening, learning, respect and action.
The 2026 theme, “All In”, is a powerful reminder that reconciliation requires commitment every single day, not just during one week of the year. It calls on all Australians to stand together, walk together and continue creating a future built on truth, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.


Artwork by artist Otis Hope Carey

Today, on National Sorry Day, we acknowledge the strength, resilience, and enduring cultures of Aboriginal and Torres St...
25/05/2026

Today, on National Sorry Day, we acknowledge the strength, resilience, and enduring cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We remember the Stolen Generations and the lasting impact of these injustices across generations. Saying sorry is not just about the past; it’s about
reflecting on how we can each contribute to healing, through listening, learning, and respect.
Let’s walk forward together with honesty, humility, and care.

Artwork by artist Otis Hope Carey

Join the conversation on creating a safer, more respectful future for older women 💬✨In partnership with Celebrate Ageing...
22/05/2026

Join the conversation on creating a safer, more respectful future for older women 💬✨
In partnership with Celebrate Ageing and supported by Victoria Women’s Trust, don’t miss “Respect for Older Women: What Works”—an important event exploring real solutions, lived experience, and practical action to challenge ageism and gender inequality.
🎟️ Register now and be part of the change:
https://events.humanitix.com/respect-for-older-women-what-works

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21/05/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy and heart to help connect communities.
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on our Board.
As dedicated volunteer leaders, they help shape our vision, strengthen our mission, and guide the work we do every day. Their commitment behind the scenes ensures ERA continues to grow, advocate and stand alongside older people across Victoria.
To our Board members—
thank you for your leadership, generosity and unwavering support.
Here’s a small video to share our appreciation 👇

Loneliness is often silent—imagine going days without seeing another person. For many older people, this is reality.We’r...
21/05/2026

Loneliness is often silent—imagine going days without seeing another person. For many older people, this is reality.
We’re looking for volunteers to bring companionship, connection and friendship to older people living in 📍Hume, Loddon Mallee, Northern Metro and Eastern Metro.
Make this your year to volunteer and be the reason someone smiles—simply by visiting regularly for a cuppa and a chat ☕💛

👉 To enquire about volunteering, visit:
https://elderrights.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/
📞 Or call 1800 022 887

📍 Location: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre 613 Main Road, Golden Point📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26th⏰ Time: 10a...
20/05/2026

📍 Location: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre 613 Main Road, Golden Point
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26th
⏰ Time: 10am to 2pm

Join us for this wonderful informative community event where ERA will be a stall holder
Attendees are provided with the opportunity to learn about the changes to aged care and explore options, services and supports that are available locally to help people age well

With over 60 stalls of support, services and information for older people:

• Support and advocacy
• Health and wellness
• Cyber safety and scams awareness
• Support for independent living
• Seniors rights
• Aids and equipment
• Planning for the future
• Government services
• Free presentations throughout the day

For more information: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat/ballarat-ageing-well-expo

18/05/2026

To our volunteers—thank you for the smiles you share, the connections you build, and the difference you make every single day. 💛

It’s National Volunteer Week, and the theme this year is ‘Your Year to Volunteer’. We’re celebrating all the incredible ...
17/05/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and the theme this year is ‘Your Year to Volunteer’. We’re celebrating all the incredible people who make it so special - our ACVVS volunteers!
A HUGE thank you to our volunteers who bring joy, companionship, and meaningful moments to older people through every visit.
Your kindness, laughter, and time truly make a difference in ways that matter most. In the last 12 months you have:
💙🤝 Made over 720 older people less lonely
💗 Created over 13,000 hours of connection
🍵 Enjoyed 1000’s of hot cuppa’s
🎉 Sparked 10,000s of laughs and smiles

You’re not just volunteers - you’re friendly faces, great listeners, and the bright highlight in someone’s day.
Here’s to you and the amazing impact you create - one visit at a time!

On April 29, ERA Advocacy Team Leader Brenda was invited to speak at the National Dementia Conference, held at the Crown...
13/05/2026

On April 29, ERA Advocacy Team Leader Brenda was invited to speak at the National Dementia Conference, held at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne.
This important event brought together leading experts, people with lived experience, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers—all committed to advancing dementia care, diagnosis, and treatment.
This marked the second time ERA has presented at this conference and on this occasion, Brenda shared a case study highlighting the critical role of person-centred care, and the importance of upholding the Statement of Rights in every interaction with residents.
It was a valuable opportunity to contribute to meaningful conversations and continue advocating for dignity, respect, and quality care in the aged care sector.

Elder Rights Australia and Celebrate Ageing Ltd invite artists of all ages to participate in our World Elder Abuse Aware...
12/05/2026

Elder Rights Australia and Celebrate Ageing Ltd invite artists of all ages to participate in our World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Art Competition.

The competition focuses on capturing the little or large ways older women are given or shown respect in families, community, groups, the workplace, services, and government and calls for people to share art about what respect for older women looks like.

The aim of the competition is to help promote awareness that respect for older women matters – and is a reasonable expectation.

The theme is Reasonable Expectations: What respect for Older Women looks like. How the theme is shown is entirely up to the artist. We invite you to consider including the colour orange – a colour that represents respect. Entries can be created using:
• Traditional media: pencil, pen, crayon, charcoal, oil, acrylic, watercolors or mixed media.
• Digital art: illustrations, designs or digital compositions, photographs
• Performance art: dance, original poetry, or spoken word poetry.
Art may be submitted in any form, including digital media, physical art (paintings, drawings, sketches, mixed media art) or video recordings of original poetry. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the design or ex*****on of the artwork is not permitted.

All entries must be received by Friday 15th May 2026 at 4pm AEDT time to [email protected]

Three finalists will be selected by the board members of Elder Rights Australia and announced in May 2026 on social media.

Winners will be announced on WEAD 2026 (June 15th) via the Celebrate Ageing Ltd and Elder Rights Australia social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram.
Prizes are 4 x $250 gift vouchers.
The competition is part of the Blueprint on Respect for Older Women in Victoria, funded by the Victorian Women’s Trust.

We can't wait to see your creativity come to life!

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Ross House, 247-251 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
3000

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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