The National Press Club address by the Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care, Natalie Siegel-Brown was a significant moment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care.

Throughout her address, the Office of Inspector-General of Aged Care consistently embedded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the broader discussion about Aged Care reform. Rather than treating First Nations issues as a separate conversation, she recognised that improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and Older People is fundamental to building a stronger Aged Care system for everyone.

For NATSIAACC, as the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care, many of the themes raised were not new. They reflect priorities that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Elders, Older People, Aged Care providers and NATSIAACC have consistently advanced through national advocacy, Government engagement and our role as the national steward for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care.

To read how the discussion reflected and aligned with NATSIAACC’s priorities read the full paper here: The Math Aint Mathin, What We Heard and Why it Matters – Natalie Siegel-Brown Address – July 2026