Supported decision-making needs a “cultural mindset shift”

Michelle Treasure, a member of OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group, speaks from her own experience supporting her late mother who was living with dementia.

Published: 25 February 2026
  • national
  • 25 February 2026
  • OPAN

The right to supported decision-making is now recognised under the Statement of Rights enshrined in the Act.

Importantly, it enables older people to make their own decisions or be supported to do so - if they choose to.

In this article, Michelle talks about the balance between being both a daughter and supporter and shares her suggestions on how to put supported decision-making into practice.