Welcome to Victoria’s Improving Care For Older People Web Site

A person-centred approach to care

A new policy paper from the Victorian Government outlines how a ‘person-centred’ approach to the care of older Victorians by Health Services can benefit the whole community.

‘Health Services’ include the acute and sub-acute campuses of a Health Service, as well as the additional programs that a Health Service provides in the community.

The aim is to make sure that older people are being cared for in the context for their individual situation, and to empower them and the people who care for them to be involved in decision-making.

This policy complements a number of existing activities including the Metropolitan Health Strategy, which provides a responsive and responsible approach to the complex issues impacting on Victoria’s health system.

This website provides an overview of the policy.

You can also download all major documents including the full policy paper, summary booklet and practical tools for improving care for older people.

• Making the hospital System Work for Older People Seminar
  - December 2002