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WEBA new model for regulating aged care webinar recording available. More than 1,100 people attended a webinar hosted by the department on 9 May 2023, to learn …

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Aged Care Worker Survey 2024

WEBThis survey is also open to independent contractors, agency and labour hire staff working in aged care. The survey is open from 18 March to 30 April and should …

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A new model for regulating aged care

WEBWe’re developing a new model for regulating aged care as part of the changes to improve the quality and safety of aged care in Australia. Please note consultation on Paper No.2: …

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Transforming aged care

WEBOur plan for aged care reforms in 2023. Some major reforms are ongoing, and we will continue to progress a range of initiatives including: reforming in-home aged care. …

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Volunteers in aged care are highly valued

WEBVolunteers in aged care are highly valued. 15 September 2023. The Volunteers in Aged Care survey was open from April to May 2023 and had 1597 anonymous responses. We …

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Aged Care Taskforce

WEBThe draft aged care funding principles are: Principle 1 – The aged care system should enable and encourage participants to remain in their home for as long as they wish and …

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Aged Care Quality Standards Consultation

WEBThe Quality Standards provide a shared understanding of what is expected in aged care, and are a valuable resource for Older people, their families, providers and staff alike. The revised Aged Care …

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Real choice and control

WEBA pilot program, from November 2022 until June 2023, will ensure residents and providers are involved in the design of the statements, and inform timing of implementation. Provide feedback through surveys, webinars, …

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Independence through care at home

WEBThe Australian Government is committed to delivering in-home aged care reforms that will serve the needs of all older people, their families and carers, now and into the future. The reforms will address key concerns …

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National Dementia Action Plan

WEBIn August and September 2022, the Department of Health and Aged Care undertook workshops with a small number of people with lived experience of dementia, and people …

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What we’ve heard

WEBIn August and September 2022, the Department of Health and Aged Care undertook workshops with a small number of people with lived experience of dementia, …

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Upcoming engagement activities

WEBAudience: Aged care providers. 27 – 29 May 2024. ACCPA WA State Conference 2024. Audience: Aged care providers. 3 – 5 June 2024. Australian Dementia …

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Better connected care through My Health Record

WEBTo find out more and help design the changes, visit the Get Involved page or call 1800 318 209. My Health Record is a safe and secure place to save your health …

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Star Ratings for aged care homes now available

WEB20 December 2022. Star Ratings for aged care homes are now available through the ‘Find a provider’ tool on the My Aged Care website. Star Ratings allows you to compare the …

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Have your say on a new model for regulating aged care

WEBApril 2023. Consultation has opened on the proposed new model for regulating aged care with the release of A new model for regulating Aged Care, Consultation Paper No.2: …

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View the latest Star Ratings for aged care homes

WEBThis continued improvement means 97 per cent of all homes across Australia are now meeting or exceeding the level of care expected – an extra 138 homes …

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CHSP Sector Support and Development engagement outcomes

WEBFrom 1 July 2022, Sector Support and Development (SSD) activities will focus on supporting Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers as they …

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New Aged Care Act: Defining high quality care

WEBVisit agedcareengagement.health.gov.au Phone 1800 318 209 (Aged care reform free-call phone line) For translating and interpreting services, call 131 450 and ask for 1800 …

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Outcomes of the first Provider Pulse Survey

WEBOutcomes of the first Provider Pulse Survey. From 23 September until 14 October the department ran a survey for aged care providers and stakeholders, to …

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