Aged care reforms update: what it means for you
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety called for reforms of the aged care sector to improve standards of care for older people. In response the Australian Government has started the reform process.
What do these changes mean for you and your aged care services right now?
We will cover:
- Serious Incident Reporting Scheme in Home Care
- Code of conduct
- Star ratings
- Care minutes
- The role of consumer advisory groups
The panel hosted by Kyle Olsen includes:
- Craig Gear OAM, OPAN CEO
- Josh Maldon, Assistant Secretary – Choice and Transparency Branch, Department of Health and Aged Care
- Lisa Peterson PSM, Assistant Commissioner, Sector Capability, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
- Danijela Hlis, OPAN National Older Persons Reference Group member.
Webinar resources
- contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
- find a provider tool – on the My Aged Care website
- Call the Elder Abuse phone line on 1800 ELDERHelp or 1800 353 374
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission resources
- information on the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)
- What is the SIRS? Information for home services care recipients factsheet
- SIRS resources including videos and factsheets – for consumers
- Code of Conduct for Aged Care – information for consumers includes fact sheets, guides, posters, videos
- Provider governance reform – quick reference poster – Please note that for the majority of providers (all those approved prior to 1 December 2022) the Consumer Advisory Body requirement does not commence until 1 December 2023.
- Food, Dining and Nutrition resources – for consumers
- Food, Dining and Nutrition resources – for providers
- contact the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on 1800 081 549
Department of Health and Aged Care
- access the Ageing and Aged Care Engagement Hub
- Star Ratings for residential aged care – resources
- Care Minutes and 24/7 Nursing Requirements – guide
