Human rights and older people

Purpose

People working with older people need to understand how to uphold the human rights of older people. In this workshop, you will explore what is meant by human rights and what this means for how you support and empower older people and their allies.

Course Outline

By the end of the workshop
participants will:

  • Describe what are human rights;
  • Describe the legal human rights frameworks that underpin the delivery of aged and community care to older people in Australia;
  • Describe how to support older people and their allies or carers exercise their rights in their service;
  • Describe the strategies to educate and engage staff in understanding what human rights mean for older people and their carers in Australia.
  • List organisations that can support consumers to access further information about rights and advocacy; and
  • Network with colleagues.

What you will from attending

  • Understanding how to translate human rights into practice.
  • Practical tips and resources that will support you and your service to embed a human rights approach across their services.

Target Audience

Managers, team leaders, support co-ordinators and frontline staff working with older
people

Delivery

Face to face for up to 18 participants or 3 hours face to face or three by 1-hour sessions via online.

Duration

Face to face for up to 18 participants or 3 hours face to face or three by 1-hour sessions via online.

In-house programs

Ask us to run this course for your organisation. Contact us to discuss your requirements, ideas, and attendees.