The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIAACC) congratulates The Hon. Sussan Ley, MP on her appointment as Leader of the Opposition.

Ms. Ley’s appointment presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen national leadership on issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and Older People. NATSIAACC acknowledges Ms Ley’s experience across key portfolios and hopes to work together to ensure that the needs and voices of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are recognised and prioritised in the Coalition’s policy approach.

NATSIAACC looks forward to working constructively with the Liberal-National Coalition to ensure the voices, rights, and wellbeing of Elders and Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are represented in national policy. We are particularly committed to collaborating on aged care reform, Closing the Gap targets, and improving culturally safe and accessible services across Australia.

“We believe in genuine partnerships with all sides of politics are critical to delivering long-term, systemic change for our Elders and Older People,” said Cassara Hardie, Acting Chief Executive Officer of NATSIACC. “We invite the Coalition to engage in a respectful and solutions-focused dialogue with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as we continue our shared journey toward equity and justice.”

NATSIAACC is committed to fostering positive and enduring relationships with the Coalition and welcomes the opportunity to contribute to policy discussions that impact the lives of our Elders and Older People.

 

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About NATSIAACC:

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIAACC) is the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care. NATSIAACC works to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and Older People can access support and care that is culturally safe, trauma-aware and healing informed, and recognises the importance of their personal connections to Community, Country and/or Island Home.