Star ratings, 24/7 nurses and Home Care Packages: what’s the latest?
Join our panel of experts to discuss the implications around the latest Star Ratings data and the introduction of round-the-clock nursing into residential aged care. They will also explain how Home Care Packages will accommodate the 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers.
Our panel of experts includes:
- Craig Gear OAM, CEO, Older Persons Advocacy Network
- Joshua Maldon, Assistant Secretary, Choice and Transparency Branch, Department of Health and Aged Care
- Dr Nick Hartland, First Assistant Secretary Home and Residential Division, Department of Health and Aged Care
Webinar Resources
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission:
- Visit https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/ or call 1800 951 822
- Your rights in aged care, The Charter of Aged Care Rights
My Aged Care:
- Use the Find a Provider tool to view Star Ratings for residential aged care homes
- Call 1800 200 422
Department of Health and Aged Care:
- View fact sheets, videos, FAQs and other resources on Star Ratings for residential aged care homes
- Read the Letter from Minister Wells to Home Care Package recipients about wage subsidy increase
- Download the Aged care workforce wage rise – Home Care Packages Program – Care recipient fact sheet
OPAN:
- For information about your rights and support in talking to your provider, contact OPAN at 1800 700 600
- Visit our Self-advocacy toolkit
