Policy and advocacy

NARI responds to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

The Royal Commission’s Final Report provides a strong roadmap for much needed reform of aged care in Australia.

NARI submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety 2019–2021

NARI’s submission draws on our knowledge of what makes good aged care. Residents want to be socially engaged, good relationships with staff members, choice and control over their living space and routines, and opportunities to speak out about what is important to them. Good clinical care is also critically important.

Position paper: Research and Aged Care

This paper shares NARI’s position on the Royal Commission’s recommendations relating to research and aged care.

Position paper: The Aged Care Workforce

This paper shares NARI’s position on the recommendations of the Royal Commission relating to the aged care workforce.

Position paper: The health and clinical care needs of older people in residential aged care

This paper shares NARI’s position on the recommendations of the Royal Commission relating to the health and clinical care needs of older people in residential aged care.

Position paper: Transforming the system of home care for older Australians

NARI responds to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care and the Federal Government’s response.

Submission: Aged care for CALD Australians

NARI has made a submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety about the care needs of older CALD Australians.

Mental health of older adults

Population ageing will see an increase in depression, anxiety, elder abuse and other mental illnesses in older adults.

Inquiry into Elder Abuse in Queensland

NARI provided a submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into Elder Abuse in Queensland.

Inquiry into capturing data on family violence perpetrators in Victoria

NARI provided a submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the mechanisms for capturing data on the profile and volume of perpetrators of family violence in Victoria.

Inquiry into Environmental Infrastructure for Growing Populations

The submission focused on the importance of public outdoor spaces that are inclusive of all ages and abilities.

Inquiry into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts and Crafts

The submission examined the ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled art centres are used to facilitate broader social, health and community objectives.

NARI state budget submission 2024/2025: Living longer, ageing well

Calling on the Victorian Government to back new research and workforce training to keep Victorians healthier and living at home for longer.