The Aged Care Financing Authority is seeking views on the:
• increasing use of respite care
• appropriateness of the current arrangements.
The consultation paper is open for comment until 5pm Friday 13 April 2018. You can access the consultation paper on ACFA’s website.
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ACFA Respite Care Consultation – invitation to provide feedback
Media Release: 06 March 2018
The Federal Court handed down a decision on 2 March 2018, to disallow Regis Aged Care from levying an “Asset Replacement Charge” on aged care residents.
This ruling confirms the Department of Health’s interpretation of the relevant legislation.
The decision is a reminder to aged care providers to ensure that they adhere to the legislation in regards to fees charged to residents.
An information sheet regarding the legislation can be found at the Department of Health’s website.
The Department notes the Federal Court’s decision has a 28-day appeal period.
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On 5 March 2018, the Australian Government announced funding of an additional $85.6 million over four years for the introduction of new services for carers.
This will provide carers with access to new early intervention supports and services to improve carers well-being and long-term outcomes.
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The Minister for Aged Care, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP has released the third Home Care Packages data report on the operations of the new arrangements for home care. The report includes data from 1 October to 31 December 2017.
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In this issue:
• Reminder: Aged Care Workforce Strategy submissions closing 16 March and Hobart community consultations
• Understanding Dementia – free online course
Residential Care:
• Free shingles vaccine for people 70-79 years
• Reminder to sign up to the quality indicator program
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The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has released a new issue of their ‘Quality Standard’ newsletter.
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