October 2023
A list of open and upcoming engagements in October 2023.

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Audience
Engagement opportunities
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Stocktake on the design of residential aged care accommodation
We are seeking your input to understand what residential aged care accommodation looks like from a design perspective and invite you to review the design of your existing home(s).
Audience: Providers (i.e service administrators, owners)
Topic: Aged care reform
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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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Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo Adelaide Audience: Older Australians, families and carers
Aged Care Catering Summit Queensland, Brisbane Audience: Aged care workers, Providers, Aged care experts and peak organisations
ACCPA National Conference, Adelaide 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.