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Follow the links below to find information on individual and health consumers' rights and responsibilities.
Updated June 2008
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Media release. Statement on Brighton Aged Care
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency has reduced the accreditation period of Brighton Aged Care in Adelaide as an outcome of a review audit conducted in early August.
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Aug 2008
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Advocacy and support
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Diabetes Australia-NSW engages in a number of advocacy roles, on behalf of people with diabetes in NSW. These areas include workplace discrimination, insurance, public services, access to health services and many others.
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Aug 2008
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Media release. Belvedere Park Nursing Home revocation - AAT decision
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot, welcomed the decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to affirm the Department of Health and Ageing's revocation of official approved provider status for a Melbourne nursing home operator which failed a record 42 out of 44 care categories.
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Aug 2008
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Media release. Update Kirralee Aged Care
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot today provided an update on the Kirralee Aged Care facility in East Ballarat.
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Jul 2008
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Media release. Tough measures on Kirralee Aged Care in East Ballarat
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Department of Health and Ageing has imposed tough sanctions on Kirralee Residential Aged Care Facility in East Ballarat - following the identification of serious risk to residents.
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Jul 2008
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Legal issues for children A-K (South Australia)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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As a parent there are lots of questions you may wonder about in relation to your children such as - what really are your responsibilities? When can you leave children alone?
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Jul 2008
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Safety and quality must involve consumers
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is already contributing to the reform process through its workplan's nine programs. The Commission works with consumers as a major stakeholder in improving safety and quality in health care.
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Jul 2008
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Youth rights
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Every person is entitled to certain rights -simply because they are a human being. They are 'rights' because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have.
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Apr 2008
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