Expression of Interest - Board Members - Non-Executive

We are presently seeking suitably qualified applicants to join the Board of Seniors Rights Service. The Board meets bi-monthly and provides guidance and oversight to the organisation and sets the strategic direction of Seniors Rights Service to ensure it continues to play a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable older people in our society.

About the Organisation

Seniors Rights Service is a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

We provide free and confidential telephone advice, aged care advocacy and support, legal advice and community information to seniors across New South Wales.

 Legal

Our legal team provides advice to older people on human rights (discrimination, abuse – physical, psychological, financial), planning for the future (wills, power of attorney, guardianship), consumer rights (debt management, unfair contracts), accommodation matters (granny flats, strata) and other issues. We provide advice to strata, retirement village and aged care residents on issues arising from disputes or interpretation of contracts.

More information about our legal services

 Advocacy

Our aged care advocates assist older people who receive Commonwealth-funded aged care services at home or in residential care, as well as their carers or family members.

We listen, clarify your issues, provide information, inform you of your rights, identify possible outcomes, help you advocate for yourself and, if requested, speak up for you. For example, many people feel uncomfortable raising a complaint about a service they depend on for their daily care. Our advocates can do this on your behalf.

More information about aged care advocacy

 Information

Seniors Rights Service runs community information sessions across NSW to older people, their families and carers, and those who provide aged care services. We provide information about your rights, planning for the future, rights around prevention of abuse or exploitation, and other issues. We come to you – to your aged care residence, community hall or club. We also tailor the session to your needs and have provided information in many languages and with cultural sensitivities in mind.

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Diversity and Priority Populations

The needs of some groups in our community often go unmet by mainstream services.

Therefore Seniors Rights Service prioritises assisting people who are:

• disadvantaged and vulnerable
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• culturally and linguistically diverse
• lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, other
• in regional, rural and remote locations

Our organisation values diversity and welcomes all older people across NSW to access our legal, advocacy and information services regardless of race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, gender or marital status. We play an active role in tailoring our services to meet the needs of diverse communities.

More information about our priority populations

Funding

Seniors Rights Service is a community legal centre and is accredited by the National Association of Community Legal Centres.

Seniors Rights Service receives funding from:

• Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN)
• NSW Fair Trading
• Legal Aid NSW
•  NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Selection Criteria and Process

First Nations people are highly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must possession a passion for human rights and supporting some of the most vulnerable older people in our society.

Seniors Rights Service acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to elders both past, present and emerging.

Details

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How to Apply

To apply complete the application form and email to Executive@seniorsrightsservice.org.au by 16 August 2024.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel and shortlisted for interviews to be held late August, for confirmation by Members at the Annual General Meeting in November.

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