Canberrans have embraced early voting with over 16,000 votes cast on Tuesday, September 29.

In contrast, by the second day of early voting during the 2016 elections, only 5176 votes had been cast.

Meanwhile, ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS) has released its election brief on older Canberrans and aged care, with a focus on appropriate infrastructure and ending abuse.

ACTCOSS has called on the next ACT government to ensure all new residential properties in the ACT meet Universal Design standards to ensure accessibility for older or disabled people.

ACTCOSS chief executive Emma Campbell said people sought comfort and safety in their homes.

"People want to age in place, they want to stay in their homes as they age as opposed to going into residential care facilities, but in order to do that the homes they live in need to be built to standards that allow them to be adapted," Dr Campbell said.

"The lack of adaptable and visitable housing results in social isolation and premature entry into nursing care for too many ageing Canberrans as well as people with a disability."

Dr Campbell said older Canberrans had different transport needs, and often relied upon public transport in order to access essential services.

"Older Canberrans need appropriate and affordable transport options to access essential services and to ensure people are not disconnected from community life."

ACTCOSS also called for increased respite services for carers.

The next ACT government has been called on by ACTCOSS to end restrictive practices in aged care and to ensure Australia's Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture are applied to aged care facilities.

They also seek full funding for the implementation of the Crimes (Offences Against Vulnerable People) Legislation Amendment Act 2020.

"A just and fair Canberra requires us to be an age-friendly city that recognises older people's contributions, values their participation, provides protection from abuse and discrimination, and supports their carers," Dr Campbell said.