Push for in-room CCTV to protect aged care residents in South Australia
A new push for nation-first safety in aged care facilities is under way in South Australia, with legislation to be introduced to parliament allowing CCTV to be installed in residents' bedrooms to capture and dissuade abuse.
It follows a series of disturbing incidents in the state, including the shocking abuse captured by a secret camera placed by Noleen Hausler in her father's room in 2015, which was followed by the Oakden abuse scandal and the Aged Care Royal Commission.
"These things are still happening," said Independent MP Frank Pangallo.
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A new push for nation-first safety in aged care facilities is under way in South Australia. Nine
"We're still hearing stories and I'm hearing stories of residents in aged care that are being abused."
Hausler told 9News the measure gives "visual voice" to vulnerable people who don't have the ability to protect or defend themselves.
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The legislation also covers NDIS facilities and at-home care, and if it passes, it is hoped to be introduced in the next 12 months.
This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.
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