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  • Public Health Policy
  • Social Gerontology

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  • Aged care reforms are crucial for supporting Australia's aging population.
  • Understanding consumer perspectives is vital for effective policy development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the perspectives of older Australians regarding desired aged care reforms.
  • To analyze submissions to the Productivity Commission's 'Inquiry into Caring for Older Australians' and 'Conversations on Ageing'.

Main Methods:

  • Summarized consumer responses from 59 submissions to the Inquiry.
  • Included findings from 31 'Conversations on Ageing' discussions.

Main Results:

  • Older adults want to be recognized as active citizens with valued contributions.
  • They desire accessible, high-quality, respectful aged care services promoting independence and control.
  • Fair funding, culturally diverse care, and timely, bipartisan reform are essential.

Conclusions:

  • This study offers consumer insights to guide Australian aged care policy, practice, and research.
  • Prioritizing consumer voices is key to successful aged care reform.