Aged Rights Advocacy Service

24/10/2026

Happy Grandparents Day! 💕

Today we celebrate all the wonderful grandparents, grand-friends, kinship carers and special older people who bring so much love, wisdom and joy to our lives.

Take a moment today to call, visit or share a cuppa with a special older person in your life. Sometimes, the simplest moments mean the most. ❤️

20/10/2026

ARAS was delighted to attend the Murray Bridge Mental Health & Wellbeing Expo!

It was a fantastic day to meet people from across the Murray Bridge community, share information about ARAS and have some great conversations about the rights and supports available to older people.

We always value opportunities to be out in the community, building awareness of our services and making it easier for people to know where they can turn when they need support.

Thank you to everyone who came over and said hello!

20/10/2026

A great day talking about aged care in Naracoorte!

ARAS was pleased to attend and present at Let’s Talk About Aged Care in Naracoorte, alongside the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and other aged care representatives.

Our Financial Advocate presented on the support available through ARAS, with a fantastic and engaged crowd asking plenty of great questions and joining in the conversation.

A big thank you to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Naracoorte Area Health Advisory Council for inviting ARAS to be part of this important community event.

We always value opportunities to connect directly with regional communities, share information and help older people understand the advocacy support available to them.

19/10/2026

Elder Abuse & Scams

Knowledge is one of the best ways to protect yourself and the people you care about.

Join ARAS and Enfield Community Centre for a free session exploring elder abuse, common scams targeting older people, and where to seek information and support.

You'll learn about:

✅ What elder abuse is
✅ Different forms of abuse
✅ Common scams affecting older people
✅ How to raise concerns
✅ Resources to help you stay safe and informed

📅 Monday 26 October 2026
🕐 1.00pm – 2.30pm
📍 Enfield Community Centre, 540 Regency Road, Enfield
💰 Free
☕ Afternoon tea provided

Help protect yourself and your loved ones through information, awareness and confidence.

👉 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/ageing-with-confidence

17/10/2026

It was great for ARAS to be part of the Age Well, Live Well event in Mount Barker!

We really enjoyed connecting with the local community, having conversations, sharing information about ARAS services, and letting older people know about the advocacy and support available to them.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. It was wonderful to be part of a community event focused on helping people stay connected, informed and living well.

16/10/2026

ARAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Carman Wilson as the new Operations Manager Executive.

Carman joins the ARAS Executive team, bringing more than 25 years’ experience from senior management roles across the social services and health sectors in for-purpose and government agencies. Carman has a strong focus on service delivery, operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement and will lead ARAS’ operational functions, working closely with our staff, funding partners, and stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality advocacy and rights-based services that empower older people to uphold their rights across South Australia.

Please join us in welcoming Carman to the ARAS team.

13/10/2026

International Allied Health Professions Day | 14 October

Today, we recognise the diverse allied health professionals who support people’s health, independence, participation and quality of life.

In aged care, allied health professionals can help older people maintain mobility, communicate, manage nutrition and swallowing, participate in everyday activities, support their mental wellbeing and reduce the risk of falls.

At ARAS, we recognise that good allied health care is person-centred. This means listening to the older person, explaining their options, respecting their preferences and involving them in decisions about their health and care.

Thank you to all allied health professionals for the expertise, care and support you provide to older people across our communities.

13/10/2026

📣 Join ARAS at Community Conversations Day in Tintinara!

ARAS will be presenting at Community Conversations Day, alongside other organisations supporting the local community.

📅 Friday 23 October
⏰ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
📍 Tintinara Health & Rec Centre

Joining ARAS on the day will be:

• Skylight Mental Health
• Carers SA
• Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Advocate for Disability Access and Inclusion..and more

Come along, connect with local services and learn more about the support available in your community. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/10/2026

National Carers Week | 11–17 October 2026

More than three million Australians provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend.

This year’s theme, “Care for a carer: Making carers visible”, reminds us to recognise the invaluable contribution carers make and to ensure they also feel heard, valued and supported.

Caring can be rewarding, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. This week, take time to check in with a carer in your family, workplace or community. Listen, acknowledge their contribution and ask how you can support them.

At ARAS, we recognise the important role carers can play while ensuring the older person’s voice, wishes, choices and rights remain central to decisions about their life and care.

Learn more about National Carers Week:
https://carersweek.com.au/

09/10/2026

Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day—a day to recognise the importance of ensuring everyone can access quality hospice and palliative care.

This year’s theme, “Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care,” highlights the fundamental importance of relieving pain and distress and supporting people to live with comfort and dignity.

For older people, quality palliative care must also respect their choices, culture, values and what matters most to them. They should be listened to, included in decisions and supported to have a genuine voice in their care.

ARAS can support older South Australians to understand their aged care rights, express their wishes and raise concerns about their care.

Learn more through Palliative Care South Australia:
https://palliativecaresa.org.au/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day/

For free and confidential aged care advocacy support, call 1800 700 600.

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is an annual unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world.