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Older Australians feeling 'unseen, unheard, or undervalued' in healthcare

Older Australians feeling 'unseen, unheard, or undervalued' in healthcare

Update: 2025-11-19
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A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission details the how older people too often feel unseen, unheard, or undervalued in the healthcare system.

It found that perceptions of ageism are widespread across all levels of the health system, from how older people are treated by staff to broader systemic and policy issues.

So how does ageism impact quality of care for older Australians, and how can we stamp it out? 

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Older Australians feeling 'unseen, unheard, or undervalued' in healthcare

Older Australians feeling 'unseen, unheard, or undervalued' in healthcare

Australian Broadcasting Corporation