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Sherryn DaviesCommunity and Stakeholder Engagement
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Gillian MyersSector Support and Development
COTA Queensland
The Systems Strategy and Network Branch of Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, want to hear from volunteers, Volunteer Managers and providers who engage with volunteers in the aged care sector about a proposed mandatory training manual for volunteers.
This initiative is part of the new Aged Care Act 2024 (which comes into effect on 1 November 2025) and ensures all volunteers have the skills and knowledge to support older people safely and respectfully.
The consultation survey can be accessed via this link - Proposed new mandatory training manual for aged care volunteers - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing - Citizen Space
The survey closes at 5pm (AEST), 12 September 2025.
Please reach out to agedcarevolunteer@health.gov.au if you have any questions or feedback.
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