Month: January 2024

The new Aged Care Act will put the rights and needs of older people at the centre of aged care.

It will change the way aged care services are delivered to older people in their homes, in the community and in aged care homes.

Public consultation is now open on the draft Act and we want to hear your views.

To get involved in the consultation, read one or more of these supporting materials:

• plain English consultation paper summary
• full consultation paper
• draft law

You can also watch the recordings of our recent webinars about the draft Act:

• 18 January 2024 – a Q&A session with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
• 14 December 2023 – information about the draft law

You can then provide your feedback on the draft Act by:

• attending an in-person workshop near you
• completing a short survey online or over the phone on 1800 318 209
• sending us an email or letter

Find out more about the new Aged Care Act consultation.

Public consultation closes on Friday 16 February 2024

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission new and updated resources.

Read more:

Top tips for service providers: Managing complaints fact sheet (.pdf)

News about the reforms

• Aged Care Act consultation open
• Finance and operations information preview
• Feedback from Aged Care Regulatory Model consultation
• New Quality Indicators for home care

Sector news

• New members for the National Aged Care Advisory Council
• Volunteering in aged care information and resources
• Support at Home program – seeking feedback from aged care assessors

Residential care

• Reminder: Quality Indicator reporting closes 21 January 2024
• Trainer Mentor Program for kitchen teams applications closing soon

In-home care

• Additional funding for CHSP ad hoc grant opportunity
• Support at Home: Expression of interest for online workshops

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Your Aged Care Update: Issue 01

The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the new membership of the National Aged Care Advisory Council.

The Council was established in response to recommendation 7 of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. It provides expert advice to government on key matters relating to the aged care sector.

Nine members return to the Council and nine new members have been appointed, commencing in January 2024.

Read more:

New members for the National Aged Care Advisory Council