Policy, Strategies & Reports Timeline

The Aged Care Act 1997 is the main law that covers government-funded aged care. It sets out rules for things like funding, regulation, approval of providers, quality of care and the rights of people receiving care. Laws on diversity and discrimination also apply to aged care.
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/aged-care/about-aged-care/aged-care-laws-in-australia

The Australian Federal Government recognised LGBTI older people as a special needs group.
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2012L01469
The National LGBTI Health Alliance was commissioned by the Department of Health and Ageing to host broad ranging consultations based on DoHA’s draft LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Strategy
https://lgbtihealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AACS-Report-for-DoHA-Final-9-November-2012.pdf
The National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Strategy was launched, meaning that specific funds and service requirements would be attached to providing care to LGBTI people.

It became unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status under federal law. Same-sex couples are also protected from discrimination under the definition of ‘marital or relationship status’.
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/lgbti/projects/new-protection

Report of the second National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Roundtable.
https://lgbtihealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2nd-National-LGBTI-AAC-Roundtable-Report.pdf
ACON’s released the Love Project Consultation Report – key issues included social isolation, financial issues, housing, inclusive services & planning ahead

NSW Ageing Strategy includes LGBTI people as priority population 2016-2020. The first time LGBTI people were included in this strategy.
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/download?file=382829

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