This project was a collaboration between the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) and the Office for Ageing Well (OFAW) from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Its goal was to explore how best to support older people in Residential Aged Care (RAC) to express their wishes and maintain choice and control over their lives, in line with the National Decision-Making Principles.
The project focused on older people in RAC who have the Public Advocate appointed as their guardian. We hope the insights gained can help others support decision-making in aged care settings.
Our goals
- Trialled the My Life My Wishes, MLMW tool with 42 OPA clients (exceeding our target of 30)
- Developed a guideline for OPA on identifying clients wishes and preferences
- Produced three videos (including two staff training videos, exceeding our target)
- Produced two Weekend Plus magazine articles (Supported decision-making in aged care and Supported decision-making resources, exceeding our target).