Aged care

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.”

AHPA brief to the Minister of Aged Care on key issues for allied health

Osteopathy Australia has provided feedback to the Department of Health and Aged Care on the revised aged care quality standards

We recently responded to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority’s (IHACPA) open consultation for the Support at Home service list. Our feedback strongly advocated for the inclusion of osteopathy under the ‘allied health and therapy’ service type.

The new Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding scheme, is causing allied health job losses across residential aged care facilities, and in turn contributing to poorer health outcomes for residents.

An update of ongoing consultations with the Department of Health and Aged Care on plans for the new in-home aged care program

Overview of the policy and advocacy work undertaken on your behalf during October 2023.

Webinar on osteopathic care for older Australians.