Aged care workers
The Australian Government is delivering initiatives to grow and upskill the aged care workforce and drive further improvements in care.
If you’re in the aged care workforce, tell us how changes can best support you.
Your input will help us to design and implement reforms across aged care so that we improve the safety and quality of care for senior Australians. Australia’s 366,000-strong aged care workforce will be a critical partner to Government in delivering these reforms.
Older Australians
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Aged Care Taskforce
The Aged Care Taskforce (Taskforce) will review funding arrangements for aged care and develop options for a system that is fair and equitable for everyone in Australia. We’re seeking feedback on the draft Aged Care Funding Principles.
Audience: Older people, carers and families, Aged care workers, Providers (i.e. administrators, owners), Aged care experts and peak organisations
Topic: Residential care, Regulation and legislation, Funding and sustainability, Reporting
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Draft Design Principles and Guidelines for aged care accommodation
There is an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Design Principles and Guidelines for residential aged care accommodation. These guidelines have been developed following an extensive consultation process and it’s your chance to have a say now.
Audience: Older Australians, carers and families, Aged care workers, Providers (i.e service administrators, owners), Aged care experts and peak organisations
Topic: Aged care reform
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Webinar: Aged Care COVID-19 Outbreak Management Supports Update
This webinar shares the latest information with the aged care sector on the Australian Governments aged care COVID-19 outbreak management supports.
Audience: Older Australians, carers and families, Aged care workers, Providers (i.e service administrators, owners)
Topic: Residential Aged Care
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead Evaluation
In October 2020, the Australian Government required residential aged care homes to appoint an infection prevention and control (IPC) lead. IPC leads can now provide their feedback on the role.
Audience: Aged care workers, Providers (i.e service administrators, owners), Aged care experts and peak organisations
Topic: Aged care reform
Upcoming aged care events
Come and see us at one of the many sector conferences, expos and community events we attend
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ACCPA National Conference, Adelaide Audience: Aged care workers, Providers, Aged care experts and peak organisations
Aged Care Workforce Leaders Forum, Sydney Audience: Aged care workers, Providers, Aged care experts and peak organisations
Australian Association of Gerontology Conference, Gold Coast Audience: Aged care workers, Providers, Aged care experts and peak organisations
Previous engagements
We've held 141 engagements to inform Aged Care Reforms. Read about previous engagement activities and how these have shaped the aged care reforms.