Collaborations

Co-designing an exercise and fall prevention program for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds: MOVE Together

About the MOVE Together Project

Exercise is a great way for older people to stay strong, healthy and to reduce their risk of falls. However, many older people do not do enough exercise to reduce fall risk. Current exercise programs have been designed for people from English speaking backgrounds and may not be suitable for people from other cultures or who speak languages other than English.

The aim of this project is to work together with older people from Italian, Chinese and Arabic speaking communities, their caregivers, and healthcare and professional workers to develop a program to support older people from these communities to exercise.

Click here to view a short video about the project

Research Sponsors

We are pleased to highlight the release of the foundational components of the new Aged Care Act, including the draft Statement of Rights, which occurred on Friday, August 4th. This important development is the culmination of ongoing efforts initiated by the Royal Commission.

The revised Aged Care Act places a strong emphasis on human rights principles, incorporating new and relevant approaches, information and resources. In line with this, a national survey and face-to-face consultations for the general public are on the horizon. There are consultations scheduled to take place in every state and territory including Adelaide and regional South Australia.

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The Aged Care Taskforce will review funding arrangements for aged care and develop options for a system that is fair and equitable for everyone in Australia. This initiative underscores the importance to all Australians of reforming funding for aged care. This included the need to address the long-term funding and financing challenges of the aged care sector to ensure that older people have access to an equitable, innovative, high-quality aged care system both presently and in the years ahead.

Moreover, the Taskforce recognises the necessity to improve the way people access and navigate the system. By streamlining and enhancing the process, individuals seeking aged care services, as well as their families and caregivers, can more effectively find and utilise the resources they require.

The draft principles put forth by the Taskforce are intended to serve as a foundation for ongoing discussions and have received written submissions (MAC, as a part of the national PICAC Alliance, is contributing to a submission that aims to promote CALD perspectives). Additionally, there will be responses to general public face-to-face consultations and an online survey, both within the Taskforce itself and in collaboration with the broader community. These principles will be refined and adjusted in light of these discussions, ensuring that they accurately reflect the diverse perspectives and needs of the whole population. Furthermore, these principles will play a pivotal role in guiding the Taskforce’s formulation of recommendations and advice to the government thus influencing the ongoing aged care reform.

Access the draft principles and submission questions by clicking on the link below:

Aged Care Funding Principles Survey 

COTA and OPAN want to ensure the Aged Care Taskforce hears community feedback on the draft aged care funding principles to understand community expectations and identify any gaps.

Further Information about the Taskforce: