Report: Implementation of the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
Summary of the latest progress report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
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In April 2022, Osteopathy Australia provided feedback on WorkSafe Tasmania's Workplace Rehabilitation Provider Accreditation Framework in Tasmania (March, 2022) and also sought approval for osteopaths to become eligible to provide workplace rehabilitation services in Tasmania.
See: WorkSafe Tasmania: Osteopathy Australia Submission 2022
UPDATE December 2022: Osteopaths have been approved to work as workplace rehabilitaiton providers as of 1 July 2023, more information will be provided as it is released by WorkSafe Tasmania
The results of the consultation can be found on the Worksafe Tasmaina Website
Summary of the latest progress report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
The current Aged Care Quality Standards (current Standards) were introduced on 1 July 2019. In response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) has reviewed the current Standards and developed the draft strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (strengthened Quality Standards). The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards will replace the current Standards.
The team attended an overview session that highlighted key changes to the NDIS that come into force on 3 October 2024.