Aged care quality and safety
Discussion paper
A new Aged Care Act: the foundations
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recommended that a completely new Aged Care Act be developed. This paper aims to guide consultation on the proposed foundations of a new Aged Care Act, which is currently under development.
Report
Report of the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
This review was commissioned to ensure that the aged care sector has a fit for purpose regulator, able to uphold the rights and standards of best-practice care for older Australians. This report is published as part of the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the sector and the importance of the capability review in...
Article
The role of regulator ratings in consumer protection
This article explores the use of ratings in regulatory contexts and outlines why ratings are a useful tool for regulators as well as for consumer protection, using three examples of ratings programs in action.
Report
Unacceptable risks: the dangers of gig models of care and support work
This report calls for comprehensive industrial reforms to address gig work, as part of broader workforce strategies for the NDIS and aged care sectors.
Report
Enriching life through care: provider case studies
This report showcases innovative and creative examples shared by providers through the 2022 Enriching life through care national roundtable program on how they are improving aged care across the country.