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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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News and stories

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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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 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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Aged Care Taskforce consultation

WEBAged Care Taskforce consultation. In August 2023, we ran a public submission process for the Aged Care Taskforce (Taskforce) on the draft aged care …

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Have your say on the Infection Prevention and Control guide for …

WEBAudience: Older people, carers and families, Aged care workers, Providers (i.e service administrators, owners), Aged care experts and peak organisations Topic: …

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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 quality of aged care homes. …

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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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Aged Care Design Standards consultation outcomes

WEBThe new design standards will be introduced from 1 July 2024. The standards will guide the design of residential aged care accommodation going forward to help improve quality of life for senior Australians. The …

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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, and people caring for people with …

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In-home aged care payment platform survey

WEBIn designing the new in-home aged care program, the Department of Health and Aged Care has explored the option of a payment platform to support Older people to …

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We received your feedback on the Aged Care Quality Standards

WEBTo find out more and help design the changes, visit the Get Involved page or call 1800 318 209. During October and November this year, we consulted with a wide range of people …

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Community feedback informs Aged Care Regulatory Model

WEBWe’ve published the A new model for regulating aged care: Consultation Summary Report. The report summarises the feedback we received during public …

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Have your say: Volunteers in aged care consultation

WEBall those who work with volunteers in their role as volunteer managers or as an aged care provider. Take our survey before 26 May 2023 to have your say today on the future of …

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Safe and high quality care

WEBThe Australian Government is progressing a wide range of reforms informed by the comprehensive recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and …

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In-home aged care proposed reforms

WEBIn-home aged care proposed reforms. 19 January 2023. The Australian Government is committed to delivering a reformed program for in-home aged care by 1 …

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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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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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My Aged Care Screening and Assessment Workforce Training

WEBThis Reference Group will be tasked with providing advice on the future direction of the 2019 My Aged Care and Assessment Workforce Training Strategy (the Strategy). This …

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Better food and nutrition for older people

WEBThe hotline can be reached on 1800 844 044 between 9am and 5pm AEST Monday to Friday. The Food, Nutrition and Dining Hotline is run by the Aged Care …

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See how much aged care providers spend on care, food, wages …

WEBOlder people, their families and carers can now see how much aged care services are spending on care, food, wages and more. You can access this information …

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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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