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The Australian Commission for Safety and Quality Healthcare recently held a public consultation on the draft guide for Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (The Guide). The Guide is a tool developed by the commission to assist practices and individuals undertaking the implementation and accreditation to the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.
Osteopathy Australia supports the development and use of the Guide however made recommendations on its content and useability. These recommendations include:
See the full submission: Draft Guide for Primary and Community Healthcare Standards Submission February 2023
The NDIS Amendment Bill 2024, which has been updated by the Department of Social Services and has passed the House of Representatives in its third reading, proposes significant changes to the NDIS Act, particularly redefining what constitutes an "NDIS support." The Bill aims to clarify and streamline the determination of supports that the NDIS can fund.
Read our summary of our latest submission to the 2025-26 Treasury pre-budget consultation process.
The Aged Care Taskforce (the Taskforce) released the Final report of the Aged Care Taskforce in mid-March 2024. This report proposes recommendations “to support an aged care system that is sustainable, fair and facilitates greater innovation in the sector.”