The Aged-care Rights Service Inc (TARS) is a community legal centre that protects the rights of older people. TARS provide free advocacy, information and legal advice for older people living in New South Wales including:
- Telephone and face-to-face advocacy for people getting aged care services at home or in an aged care home;
- Legal advice and advocacy for people living in retirement villages and;
- Legal advice and information to all older people in NSW.
TARS raise awareness about the needs of older people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), Indigenous, a care leaver, live remotely or identify as LGBTI. The organization workshops affirm people’s right to be treated with dignity and cultural respect.
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