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Better Together: A practical guide to effective engagement with older people

Better Together: A practical guide to effective engagement with older people

Guidance,

This resource offers practical guidance on effective engagement with older people, highlighting diverse communication methods, cultural sensitivity, and inclusive strategies to capture meaningful input. It supports collaborative relationships and respectful dialogue with older people in decision-making processes.

This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

Author
External resource
Key Theme
Person-centred care
Corporate and clinical governance
Assessment and planning
Standard
1: The Individual
2: The Organisation
3: The Care and Services
Outcomes
1.1: Person-centred care
2.1: Partnering with individuals
3.1 Assessment and planning
Better Together: A practical guide to effective engagement with older people

This is not a Commission publication. Any views are those of the author. You are responsible for considering this in context, based on your circumstances and the Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) requirements. See Terms of Use .