Submission: Consultation on the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

In response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) has reviewed the current Standards and developed a set of draft strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (strengthened Quality Standards). The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards will replace the current Standards and aim to ensure older Australians receive safe and quality care.

Find out information about what occupational/workplace rehabilitation is and what working in the scheme involves

This report summarises key consultation themes to follow from the new Aged Care Act summary report. We are deeply disappointed that our feedback to the recent open consultation has been overlooked by the Department of Health and Aged Care.