Older residents across Sunraysia and The Mallee are being invited to apply for a position on the Federal Government’s Aged Care Council of Elders.
The Australian Government established the Council of Elders in 2021 following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which called for an advisory body on quality and safety of care, and the rights and dignity of older people.
Suitable applicants will demonstrate how they are active in their communities, engaging with people about key issues and bringing that feedback to Government.
We encourage you to apply if your experience of aged care includes:
• receiving services at home or living in residential aged care
• caring for an older person or having worked in aged care
• living in rural or remote locations
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities
• Care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• dementia care.
Appointments will be for a term of up to two years, commencing from January 2026.
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae says “The Council of Elders plays a crucial role in bringing a range of diverse views and insights to Government when it comes to aged care.”
Find details on how to apply by visiting www.health.gov.au/apply-to-council-of-elders-2026
Applications close 5pm, Friday 26 September 2025.
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