The Older Persons Advocacy Network comprises nine state and territory members organisations that have helped thousands of people to work through issues with their aged care.
Advocacy support
Watch OPAN’s webinar The Ageing Mosaic – First Nations Communities to learn more about how aged care advocacy can support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders in aged care.
If you need individual advocacy support, call an OPAN advocate on 1800 700 600.
If you need an interpreter, you can ask us to arrange one when you call, or contact one of the services below and ask them to help contact us.
- Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) – 132 450
- Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) – 1800 334 944
- Kimberley Interpreting Service (KIS) – 08 9192 3981
If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, you can contact us via the National Relay Service.
- Voice Relay number – 1300 555 727
- TTY number – 133 677
- SMS relay number – 0423 677 767
Visit OPAN Cultural Safety for more information.
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