ARAS has been supporting older people in South Australia to uphold their aged care and human rights since 1990.
ARAS offers a free, confidential, and state-wide service to older people (or their representatives) who are:
- living in residential aged care or retirement villages
- receiving or seeking to receive Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or Home Care Package (HCP) services
- at risk of, or experiencing abuse from family or friends
In addition, ARAS delivers the Home Care Check-In project where it provides in home safety checks for older persons deemed to be vulnerable due to social isolation, and at risk of harm or neglect.
ARAS also has specialist Aboriginal Advocates who provide culturally safe support and host an annual Intergenerational Elders and Youth Gathering in regional South Australia.
ARAS is funded by the Australian Government.
What we provide:
- Home care check-in for vulnerable older people who are socially isolated and at risk of harm or neglect.
- Information about aged care fees and charges.
- Information about aged care, rights and responsibilities.
- Information sessions on aged care rights and elder abuse prevention.
- Support to resolve your concerns or speak on your behalf.
- Strategies to help you protect yourself.
- Assistance to connect vulnerable older people with My Aged Care and identify what aged care services best meet their needs (City of Salisbury and City of Playford)
Our Locations:
- 175 Fullarton Road, Dulwich SA 5065.
- 9/46-52 Ocean St, Victor Harbor SA 5211 (access from Corel St) By appointment only.
- 2/1 First St, Nuriootpa SA 5355. By appointment only.
- 21 Denny St, Berri SA 5343. By appointment only.
