Department releases transition guidance
As indicated, the Department of Health and Aged Care has released Stage 3 of the Aged Care Rules, relating to...
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Support at Home funding consultation opens
The Government is seeking feedback on the draft rules under the new Act related to funding for the incoming Support...
Stakeholders hopeful Act will build better system
Almost two-thirds of respondents to a government survey are optimistic the new Aged Care Act will improve Australia’s aged care...
Act ‘idealistic’ and ‘aspirational’, say stakeholders
Providers have questioned the sector’s ability to deliver services that preserve the rights contained in the new Aged Care Act,...
In-home QI feedback wanted
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the quality indicators proposed for the home care sector. Scheduled to commence not...
Consultation underway on aged care diversity action plans
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia is inviting providers, culturally and linguistically diverse consumers and carers to have...
Consultation underway on expanded aged care diversity strategy
The Federal Government is urging aged care service providers, peak bodies and consumers to have their say on the development...
Federal government launches review into wellness and reablement in home care
The wellness and reablement review will share resources with providers The Department of Health has commissioned consultancy firm Nous Group...
Input sought on future model for aged care advocacy
The options paper The Federal Government is calling for sector feedback on the future of aged care advocacy services as...