Released by DoH: 20 Nov 2015

“As the high risk season for major Australian weather events and bushfires approaches it is vital that all aged care services are well prepared and able to respond to a range of emergency events.
Maintaining quality care under these circumstances requires effective emergency risk management planning by providers and support from all levels of government.”

Read more:

Emergency Risk Management Plans 2015-16 (web)
Providers of Residential and Flexible Aged Care (.pdf)
Approved Providers of Home Care (.pdf)