Aged care quality and safety
Evaluation
Evaluation of the care finder program: second evaluation report
An evaluation of the care finder program which forms part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. This second report of the implementation identifies the program has met its short-term outcomes and is on track to meet its medium- and long-term outcomes and has strong support from...
Report
Progress report: implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
This report outlines assessment of the progress the Australian Government has made in implementing reforms in response to recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. While passage of the Aged Care Act 2024 has been achieved, there are some areas in which an urgent change in approach is needed.
Report
Building a resilient and sustainable workforce for the future
The community services sector in Australia plays an essential role in enabling individuals and communities to reach their full potential. However, the sector is experiencing increasing challenges in attracting and retaining workers. This research sought to understand the barriers and enablers of a sustainable workforce – focused on aged care and youth worker roles.
Fact sheet
New Aged Care Act: sector change plan
The plan outlines the communication, engagement, guidance and training activities that the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and Services Australia will deliver to support older people and the sector to transition to the Aged Care Act 2024.
Journal article
The prevalence of and variation in indicators of the quality and safety of long term aged care in Australia, 2019
The study examined the prevalence of and variation in the quality and safety of care provided to older Australians who received subsidised long term care during 2019, by type of care. It found marked national variations. The findings could be used to identify areas of aged care that could be targeted by quality improvement programs.