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Changing aged care for the better – what you need to know
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has published a new section on their website - Changing aged care for the better - what you need to know
The new website section is located here.
It provides information on the following:
- Changes for older people
- Learn more about how the reforms will strengthen your rights if you currently or will soon access aged care services
- About the new Aged Care Act and how it will impact older people
- Statement of Rights
- Holding providers to account
- Making...
- Learn more about how the reforms will strengthen your rights if you currently or will soon access aged care services
Last Modified : 05 November 2024 - Changes for older people
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Consultation the the Pricing Approach for Support at Home - Closes 25 October
The Department of Health and Aged Care has engaged IHACPA - The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority, to come up with the service list prices for Support at Home. IHACPA is currently consulting - Consultation Paper on the Pricing Approach for the Support at Home service list 2025-26. They invite you to have your say.
- For Home Care Package Providers, the prices set will come into play 2025 when you transition over to Support at Home.
- For CHSP Providers, the prices set for...
Last Modified : 14 October 2024 -
Consultation on the new Aged Care Act - Service List - Closes 31 October
Consultation on the new Aged Care Act - Services List
Public consultation across the entire aged care sector continues to inform the development of these important new laws.
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released Stage 1 - Service List for consultation. This round of consultation closes 31 October 2024. The Stage 1 release contains the service list. This outlines the care and services that will be available to older people under the new laws. You can submit...
Last Modified : 08 October 2024 -
Home Care Client Management System (CMS) Solutions: A 2024 Evaluation and Guide
The Home Care Client Management System (CMS) Solutions: A 2024 Evaluation and Guide has been released
Earlier this year we provided you with an ITC Toolkit - A Practical Guide to Implementing a home care Client Management System (CMS). CHSP Providers have found this toolkit useful, with step by step instructions on how best to source and implement a home care client management system.
A second report has now been released - The Home Care Client Management System (CMS) Solutions: A 2024...
Last Modified : 27 August 2024 -
Aged Care SNACK Podcasts - Seasons 3 and 4 now available
Aged Care SNACK Podcasts - Seasons 3 and 4 now available
SNACK Podcasts – Some New Aged Care Knowledge
As part of our work with building the capacity of the personal care workforce, COTA Queensland has created a podcast series called SNACK – Some New Aged Care Knowledge. Seasons 3 and 4 have recently been released.
Last Modified : 22 July 2024 -
Consultation - New Aged Care Act - Closes 8 March 2024
New Aged Care Act
The Australian Government is developing a new Aged Care Act to strengthen Australia's aged care system. The new Act aims to ensure that people who access aged care services funded by the Australian Government are treated with respect and have the quality of life they deserve. Anyone with an interest in aged care can provide their feedback and help shape the Bill before it is introduced to Parliament in 2024. The exposure draft includes the parts of the Bill that incorporate...
Last Modified : 10 January 2024 -
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New video series: introduction to Aged Care - a resource to attract workers and assist with staff induction
New video series: introduction to Aged Care
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a new Introduction to Aged Care video series. The videos are designed to help attract workers to the sector and support staff induction.
Each video includes a facilitation guide and topics include:
- getting a job in aged care
- infection control
- scope of practice.
The videos feature First Nations staff working in aged care with their local communities and can be used for any culturally and...
Last Modified : 14 August 2023 -
Recent aged care updates from the Government (May 2023)
In May, the Australian Government released the Budget, and the Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHA) held a Reforming in-home aged care update webinar and a New Model for Regulating Aged Care webinar.
- Click here for access to the webinar (the webinar recording will likely be added 25 May 2023).
- Click here to access the presentation slides for the New Model for Regulating Aged Care webinar (9 May 2023)
Here's some key points from the recent releases for CHSP and HCP Providers (as we...
Last Modified : 22 May 2023 -
A new model for regulating aged care - Consultation Paper 2 - Closes 23 June
The Department of Health and Ageing has released Consultation Paper 2 - A new model for regulating aged care. This second consultation paper outlines the details of the proposed approach to regulating aged care.
Viewing this Paper is important for a few reasons:
- You have the opportunity to provide feedback on the government's approach and model before it gets finalised - consultation closes 23 June 2023.
- It will help to inform you of what is proposed, so you can start working towards it...
Category : ResourceLast Modified : 16 May 2023 -
Equip Aged Care Learning Packages - free and accessible online
The Equip Aged Care Learning Packages are now available for anyone interested in the aged care sector, including personal care workers, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and families.
Entry-level modules for those new to the sector and refresher-level content for those familiar with aged care will cover a range of aged care-related topics.
Benefits of Equip Learning
- FREE – all modules are completely free
- Learn when it suits you. Modules can be accessed at any time
- Each module...
Attached Document : Equip Aged Care Learning Packages Flyer October 2022 (1).pdfLast Modified : 27 March 2023
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