Planning ahead for later life
Age Discrimination
The Australian Human Rights Commission has produced a range of educational resources to raise awareness about the importance of planning ahead for later life.
The focus of our Have You Thought About Later Life? campaign is to provide resources in English and five community languages to support Australians to have these conversations.
About planning ahead for later life
Future planning empowers older people to have choice and control over their senior years and provides peace of mind for them and their loved ones. It involves thinking about and then talking to those you trust about your future healthcare, financial and lifestyle choices.
Planning ahead maximises your opportunity to live and enjoy your later years the way you want and helps those around you understand your wishes and how best to support you. Making plans can safeguard your rights in the future, reduce family stress and conflict, and even protect you against elder abuse.
For more information and links to the Commission’s other elder abuse resources, go to our Elder Abuse webpage.
Resources to help you plan ahead
The Commission’s free Planning Ahead for Later Life resources for sharing with your community include:
- Conversation Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Community Information Videos of diverse communities discussing their experiences with planning for later life
- Radio.
These resources will be available in six languages.
Preventing elder abuse
Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO continues to work closely with key stakeholders to prevent and raise awareness of elder abuse. The Commissioner encourages all Australians to safeguard their rights by planning ahead.
More information
- See more information and links to resources about future planning.
- See information in your state or territory for advice or help to complete your planning ahead documents.
- You may also find it helpful to consult a legal professional.