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Residential Care Service List
The Department of Health and Aged Care is consulting on the proposed Residential Care Service List. This list explains what care and services aged care homes must provide to all permanent residents and residential respite recipients. It will replace the current Schedule 1 of the Quality of Care Principles 2014 – the Schedule of Specified Care and Services, under the new Aged Care Act. The department has also received feedback from the recent... MoreOpened 3 December 2024 -
Review of Primary Health Network Business Model & Mental Health Flexible Funding Model
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) were established by the Australian Government in 2015 as a response to the recommendations of the Review of Medicare Locals conducted by John Horvath (2014). Since they were established, the primary care sector has changed significantly and the role of PHNs has expanded in response to primary care and digital reforms, COVID-19, climate driven emergencies, and impacts from workforce shortages. Looking forward, Strengthening Medicare and MyMedicare, reviews... MoreOpened 2 December 2024 -
National Lung Cancer Screening Program Guidelines Public Consultation
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (program) is an Australian Government initiative being implemented in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). From July 2025, high-risk people aged between 50 and 70 years with a history of cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years will be able to get a free low-dose CT scan using fixed and mobile screening infrastructure every two years unless a screen detected abnormality is found... MoreOpened 28 November 2024 -
Aged Care Reforms Sector Pulse Survey
The Aged Care Reforms Sector Pulse Survey is an opportunity for the aged care sector to tell us how things are going and what support you need from us. Your feedback will help us improve communication, engagement, training and support as you implement the changes to aged care. Who can participate? aged care providers aged care workers other stakeholders who are involved in delivering a service in the aged care system. ... MoreOpened 25 November 2024 -
Development of the Fifth National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2024-2030
Ensuring Australians can live free from the impact of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) is a priority of the Australian Government. We are seeking your feedback on the draft Fifth National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2024-2030 (Strategy). This Strategy sits alongside other National Strategies that address: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; and Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV) and... MoreOpened 22 November 2024 -
Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program: Wave 3 Category Definitions and Targets
The Healthy Food Partnership (Partnership) is a voluntary collaboration between the food industry, the public health sector and government. Its goal is to enhance population health by improving the food environment and influencing Australians' ability to make healthier food choices. A key initiative of the Partnership is the Partnership Reformulation Program (PRP) which aims to reduce Australians' consumption of sodium, saturated fat and sugar from processed foods. ... MoreOpened 18 November 2024 -
Star Ratings for residential aged care – design changes
Star Ratings for residential aged care is getting a refresh. We want your feedback on how ratings are calculated and other proposed improvements. Star Ratings can help older people and their families compare the quality of aged care homes and make more informed choices. We are changing the way some of the ratings are calculated, following the commencement of the new Aged Care Act. We want your feedback on: how the Compliance rating is calculated how the... MoreOpened 18 November 2024 -
Get involved - Review draft national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists
You are invited to participate in consultation to test the draft national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists. Allen + Clarke has been engaged by the Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) to undertake background research and engage with key stakeholders to develop national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists. Information and insights gathered during the initial research and consultation phases informed the development of a set of draft national... MoreOpened 11 November 2024 -
Proposed minor and technical amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001
The Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) is consulting to seek the views of anyone likely to be affected by the proposed minor and technical amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (the Regulations) described in the following pages . Feedback is specifically sought on whether the proposed minor and technical amendments described below would sufficiently improve clarity in the legislation, and on the impact the proposed amendments would have on regulated stakeholders .... MoreOpened 11 November 2024 -
Medical Research Future Fund Australian Brain Cancer Mission - National Consultation on the refreshed Roadmap and Implementation Plan
This consultation closed on 20 December 2024. A summary of the feedback received, and actions taken, is provided in the Australian Brain Cancer Mission National Consultation Report . The Australian Brain Cancer Mission is investing $126.4 million over 10 years from 2017-18 to support research into brain cancer. This consists of $50 million from the Australian Government through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and $76.4 million to date in commitments from the Funding... MoreOpened 8 November 2024 -
New Aged Care Act Rules Consultation Release 2a: Support at Home funding
The Stage 2a release contains the draft Rules for Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 2024. The release focuses on funding related to the new Support at Home program, it covers funding for aged care services under the program, including subsidies, individual contributions and means testing for older people. Feedback was collected via an online form. Submissions closed on 6 December 2024. We will use this feedback to refine the Rules for the new laws. MoreOpened 6 November 2024 -
2024 Influenza Vaccination Reporting for Aged Care Service Staff and Residents
Reporting of residential aged care residents and aged care staff influenza vaccinations in 2024 As required under the Aged Care Act 1997, Accountability Principles, each aged care service must report the number of residential aged care residents and aged care staff who received an influenza vaccination in 2024. This important information will support future vaccination activities in 2025 and ensures adequate steps have been taken to protect residents and staff... MoreOpened 4 November 2024 -
Prescribed List Reforms - Billing code format (Part A, C and D)
We reviewed stakeholder feedback from the billing code workshop on 18 October 2024. We considered the feedback in finalising the billing code format: AXNNN Where: X represents an alpha or a numeric character, and AX remains as sponsor-specific prefix (SupplierCode) We ask that you review the proposal and let us know of any technical contraints by Friday 8 November 2024. MoreOpened 31 October 2024 -
Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Amendment (On-Product Health Messages and Other Measures) Regulations 2024
Public Consultation on the draft Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Amendment (On‑Product Health Messages and Other Measures) Regulations 2024 The Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023 (the Act) commenced on 1 April 2024. The objects of the Act are to: improve public health by discouraging smoking and the use of regulated tobacco items, and encouraging people to give up smoking and to stop using regulated tobacco items; give effect to... MoreOpened 30 October 2024 -
Updating clinical guidelines for dementia care
Monash University is updating the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia, to help improve the quality and consistency of dementia care. As part of this update, they want to hear from: people living with dementia, their families and carers people working in dementia practice, support and research anyone interested in the topic of dementia. Get involved... MoreOpened 25 October 2024 -
Medicare Safety Net Reform
Medicare Safety Nets serve an important role in protecting health care consumers from the impact of high out-of-pocket costs. The safety nets do not apply to services that are not listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) or to MBS services that are delivered in hospital. Once your out-of-pocket medical costs reach a certain amount, Medicare gives you a higher amount back for the rest of the year. Anyone enrolled in Medicare is eligible for these safety nets. ... MoreOpened 18 October 2024 -
OGTR Online Services Portal Survey
The OGTR is implementing the Online Services Portal (the Portal) to improve application and reporting processes. Feedback on your experience with the Portal will assist with improving the service. This survey only takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Note: All responses are anonymous and will be treated as confidential. No personally identifying information will be released. MoreOpened 14 October 2024 -
Medical Research Future Fund Genomics Health Futures Mission - National Consultation on the refreshed Roadmap and Implementation Plan
The Genomics Health Futures Mission (GHFM) is investing $500.1 million over 10 years (2018-2028) in genomics research under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). It will improve testing, diagnosis and treatment for genetic diseases, guide prevention and help personalise treatment options to better target and improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary interventions and associated health costs for all Australians. A second Expert Advisory Panel was appointed in... MoreOpened 14 October 2024 -
Aged Care draft Rules consultation - Release 1 Service List
Stage 1 release – Service list The Stage 1 consultation release contained the service list . This outlined the care and services that will be available to older people under the new laws. Feedback was collected via an online form. Submissions closed on 31 October 2024. We will use this feedback to refine the Rules for the new laws. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Single Assessment System Workforce Transition Training Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials that have been developed for your transition to a Single Assessment System workforce. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Goal 3: Provision of Quality Screening and Assessments Learning Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 3 within MAClearning. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Goal 1: Work Effectively in Aged Care Learning Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 1 within MAClearning. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Goal 2: Supporting Client Centred Aged Care Learning Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 2 within MAClearning. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Goal 4: Work with Aged Care Programs Learning Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 4 within MAClearning. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Goal 5: Understanding Diversity Learning Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 5 within MAClearning. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Goal 6: Responding to Individual Need Learning Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 6 within MAClearning. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Optional Learning Goal: Learning Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you within MAClearning. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Draft 24-hour movement recommendations for adults and older Australians
To help Australians understand how much to sit, move, and sleep across the day, the Australian Government is updating and modernising: Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years) Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Guidelines for Older People (65 years and above). The modernised guidelines will incorporate a 24-hour approach to activity and will recognise the importance of sleep. The updated 24-hour... MoreOpened 18 September 2024 -
Reforms to Strengthen the National Mental Health Commission and National Suicide Prevention Office
The Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) is leading consultation on reforms to strengthen the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) and National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO). As part of the 2024-25 Budget, the Government announced a process of reform to reset and strengthen the NMHC and NSPO. This reform process will respond to the findings of the 2023 Independent Investigation into the Commission (the Investigation), while positioning both the NMHC... MoreOpened 16 September 2024 -
My Aged Care referrals for GPs - Survey
My Aged Care referrals for GPs - Survey MoreOpened 13 September 2024
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