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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 -
Increasing workforce initiatives
COTA Queensland encourages CHSP Providers to attend the Community of Practice on April 20 as it will provide information on increasing the aged care workforce. Register here.
Workforce initiatives that may be of interest (note, this is not an exhaustive list):
- Home Care Workforce Support Program: Skills Hub and Home Care Workforce Sector Hub - Opportunities for networking, capacity building and resources for CHSP and HCP Providers, Find 13,000 home care workers across Australia - HCP.
- ...
Last Modified : 27 March 2023 -
Consultation: A new program for in-home aged care discussion paper - Closes 25 November
A New Program for In-Home Aged Care Discussion Paper is now available, and the department is calling for your feedback through a written submission. This is due by 24 November 2022.
The Department of Health and Aged Care will also be holding consultation sessions on the discussion paper throughout November. If you would like to participate in a session, please email SAH.implementation@health.gov.au by Friday 4 November, and note your preference to attend the industry sessions or the...Category : ResourceLast Modified : 18 October 2022
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