Action Plan to support older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

This Government Action Plan sets out what aged care providers can do to deliver more inclusive, culturally sensitive services older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring that all consumers of aged care can access information and receive aged care services appropriate for their individual characteristics and life experiences.

The 4 key parts are:

  • Actions to support all diverse older people, an overarching set of actions in recognition of the many commonalities within and between diverse groups.

  • Actions to support older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

  • Actions to support older people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds

  • Actions to support older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and gender diverse, and Intersex peoples

It acknowledges that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to diversity, and that each provider will be starting from a different place and operating in a different context.