Now, the energetic campaigner for the rights of older Australians wants more people to get involved in the Australian Government's aged care reforms.

The Figtree woman still lives in her own home, but says many older people have that choice taken from them due to inadequate care.

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"A new Act will be in place for about 40 years - the time to have a say in it is now," she said.

The Support at Home program was announced by the federal government in February, and is a response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care's recommendation that senior Australians be supported to live in their own homes for longer.

From July 2023, the new Support at Home Program will replace the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP) program, Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) programme and residential respite programs.

Mrs Fell said the change would mean instead of being limited by a package, each person would get the services most appropriate to them.

"So what will happen when the program is launched, instead of going to have an assessment about whether you qualify for a particular package, there will be a list of services and when you go for your assessment they will identify which services you need as an individual," she said.

"They're sending out surveys now about what kind of services people need, and it's very important to have your say."

To get involved in the reforms head to: https://agedcareengagement.health.gov.au/get-involved/

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