This consultation paper outlines the details of the proposed approach to regulating aged care. It recommends a new aged care system that is more person-centered and focused on the needs and preferences of the individuals as well as a simplified and streamlined regulatory system to reduce the burden on providers and improve the quality of...

Researchers surveyed over 1000 Australians aged 75+ about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on their mental health. This report details the findings.

The results of this study indicate that machine learning methods are well suited for predicting pre-frailty, and indicate a range of factors that may be useful to include in targeted health assessments to identify pre-frailty in middle aged and older adults.

This paper opens consultation with stakeholders to inform a new model for regulating aged care and is the first in a series of consultation papers that will develop the different components of the model in more detail.

As part of its responsibilities for protecting and enhancing the safety, health, well-being and quality of life of aged care consumers, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) has identified and developed a range of best practice strategies and tools for providers of aged care to engage with consumers and their representatives.