Equity gaps in aged care remain significant, particularly for First Nations elders, CALD communities, people with disability, and those in rural and remote areas. As reform accelerates, providers must redesign care models, workforce capability, and digital access to ensure fair, culturally safe and person-centred services for all older Australians. This panel explores practical strategies, community partnerships, funding considerations, and measurable outcomes to close the equity gap and deliver care that is genuinely inclusive and accessible.
- Practical approaches to embedding equity, cultural safety, and person-led care into everyday practice
- Workforce strategies to better reflect and serve diverse communities
- How digital tools can improve access without deepening the divide
- Equity indicators and measurement tools to track outcomes and accountability