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Consultation on residential aged care accommodation pricing
As part of the independent Residential Aged Care Accommodation Pricing Review , we want to hear from residential aged care providers, residents, and other stakeholders on how to achieve equitable outcomes for supported residents and contribute to a sustainable sector that can build, upgrade, and maintain high quality accommodation. A consultation paper has been developed to support interested stakeholders in providing feedback. While the paper sets out some consultation questions for... MoreClosed 10 November 2025 -
Expressions of Interest for membership of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB)
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is now accepting applications from highly qualified candidates for appointment to the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB), with opportunities available for both Member and Deputy Chair positions. About AMRAB The AMRAB was established under the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 to advise the Minister for Health and Ageing (the Health Minister) expenditure from the ... MoreClosed 9 November 2025 -
Support at Home Pooled Funding trial design
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing wants to hear from Support at Home providers to help design a pooled funding trial, starting in 2026. Register your interest by 5pm (AEDT) Wednesday 5 November 2025 for the opportunity to participate in an online workshop or give written feedback. About the trial Pooled funding would allow Support at Home participants to combine part of their ongoing budgets to access services on a more flexible or as-needed basis. The... MoreClosed 5 November 2025 -
Improving counselling, mental health support and respite for Unpaid carers
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the department) and project partner Nous Group (Nous) invite unpaid carers from across Australia to participate in the implementation of the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034 National Carer Final Strategy . Unpaid carers are people who take care of someone, such as a family member or friend, without being paid. The person they care for might have a disability, medical condition or mental health challenges. They might be... MoreOpened 23 October 2025 -
2025 Influenza Vaccination Reporting for Aged Care Service Staff and Residents
Reporting of residential aged care residents and aged care staff influenza vaccinations in 2025 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 2025. This important information will support future vaccination activities in 2025 and ensures adequate steps have been taken to protect residents and staff... MoreClosed 30 September 2025 -
Consultation: National Oral Health Plan (2025-2034) Framework
National Oral Health Plan 2025-2034 Framework Consultation We are inviting feedback from the community on the draft framework for the new National Oral Health Plan 2025-2034. Whether you’re a consumer, health professional, student or simply someone interested in oral health, your insights, experiences and ideas are important and will help shape the final Plan. This survey is open to everyone. If you’re a dental or oral health provider, or currently studying in the field, we’d... MoreClosed 26 September 2025 -
Proposed new mandatory training manual for aged care volunteers
We want to hear from volunteers, Volunteer Managers and providers who engage with volunteers in the aged care sector about a proposed mandatory training manual for volunteers. This initiative is part of the new Aged Care Act and ensures all volunteers have the skills and knowledge to support older people safely and respectfully. Your feedback is essential and will help shape the development of the training manual. About the mandatory training manual Volunteers play a... MoreClosed 12 September 2025 -
Proposed renewal of GST-free Supply (Drugs and Medicinal Preparations) Determination 2015
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing wants to renew a rule called the GST-free Supply (Drugs and Medicinal Preparations) Determination 2015 (the Determination). The Determination makes small packs (25 tablets or fewer) of pain relief medicine containing aspirin, ibuprofen, and paracetamol free from GST (Goods and Services Tax). The proposal is to remake the Determination on the same terms. This will continue the GST-free status for small packs of these... MoreClosed 8 September 2025 -
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. We want to hear from aged care providers, assessors and workers to understand: your experiences with aged care changes how ready you are to implement upcoming reforms your progress in implementing the reforms how we can best support you areas of concern or where you need more guidance. Your feedback will... MoreClosed 7 September 2025 -
Aged Care Data and Reporting Review
We want to hear from providers and software vendors about financial and workforce data reporting. This is part of the Aged Care Data and Reporting Review, led by the University of Queensland. Your feedback will help us understand your experiences and explore opportunities for improving how the government collects and uses data. We encourage participation from: Chief Information Officers data and reporting managers staff involved in data collection,... MoreClosed 13 August 2025 -
Co-design the future of aged care Application Programming Interfaces
We invite aged care providers and software vendors to help shape future digital solutions. Your input will help improve our Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the developer portal and support materials. We are using APIs to improve digital connections between aged care businesses and government systems. This will help to: enable direct information and data sharing reduce manual reporting support more time being spent delivering direct, high-quality care. ... MoreOpened 10 August 2025 -
National Personal Care Worker Qualifications and Training Survey
We want to hear from personal care workers about their qualification and training experiences in the aged care sector. MoreClosed 1 August 2025 -
National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan Consultation
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department) is developing a phased plan to uplift the digital capabilities of the allied health sector in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) and Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA). This consultation supports the development of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan (the Uplift Plan) which forms part of implementation of the National Digital Health... MoreClosed 20 July 2025 -
MPS Reforms - Implementing 24/7 RN Survey
The purpose of this survey is to provide Multi-Purpose Services with the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the 24/7 RN trial. MoreClosed 6 July 2025 -
Local government aged care providers feedback
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing are working with local government aged care providers to transition to the new Act. This consultation will ensure we understand local government provider perspectives around the upcoming reforms and can help you transition to the new system. This will help the government understand the issues you are facing, and to understand information gaps, logistical issues or financial barriers for local government providers as we undergo this... MoreClosed 27 May 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation – Release 4b - remaining draft Rules for Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 13 May 2025 -
National Health and Medical Research Strategy - Webinar 2 Survey
The National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy) will build on Australia’s strengths in health and medical research and world-leading research capability. It will aim to attract researchers and investors and improve health results in communities. Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM, Chair of the National Strategy, held the second National Strategy online webinar (Webinar 2) on 7 April 2025. It provided an update on work to date to develop the National... MoreClosed 12 May 2025 -
Agfest 2025
AGFEST 2025 Local Network Engagement MoreClosed 5 May 2025 -
Aged Care Governance - Training and support via the Rural, Remote and First Nations Aged Care Service Development Assistance Panel (SDAP)
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing are offering a free governance training and education session to rural and remote aged care providers, or First Nations aged care providers nationally via the department's SDAP program. The training is based on a two online session with a presentation from an aged care Subject Matter Expert providing advice and information on corporate and aged care sector governance including information on the following: Existing aged care... MoreOpened 1 May 2025 -
Draft Quality Standards for Human Research Ethics Committees and their Host Institutions
In Australia, any research posing more than a low risk to participants must be reviewed and approved by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). HRECs promote the ethical conduct of human research by advising on the protection of, and respect for, research participants, as well as its scientific value. Australian HRECs are usually affiliated with an institution or governing body, which establishes and maintains an HREC as part of its responsibility for research. Health... MoreClosed 17 April 2025 -
National registration scheme to support personal care workers in aged care
The Australian Government is seeking views on the design of a national registration scheme to support personal care workers employed in aged care, including new training and skills requirements. The scheme will support the growth of a strengthened aged care workforce, where personal care workers are better valued for the important role they perform, and with greater professional development opportunities and improved conditions. It will also play an important role in ensuring aged... MoreClosed 17 April 2025 -
CLOSED: Have your say on the design of a national registration scheme for personal care workers in aged care
The Australian Government is seeking views on the design of a national registration scheme to support personal care workers employed in aged care, including new training and skills requirements. The scheme will support the growth of a strengthened aged care workforce, where personal care workers are better valued for the important role they perform, and with greater professional development opportunities and improved conditions. It will also play an important role in... MoreClosed 17 April 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation – Release 4a relating to place allocation, obligations and funding for providers
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 27 March 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation – Release 2c – funding and regulatory arrangements under the new Aged Care Act
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 27 March 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation – Release 3 – Provider Obligations
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 13 March 2025 -
Consultation: Draft National Allied Health Workforce Strategy
The Department of Health and Aged Care, on behalf of the Australian Government, is working with state and territory governments to develop a National Allied Health Workforce Strategy, as recommended in the Independent review of Australia’s regulatory settings relating to overseas health practitioners Final Report . Development of the Draft Strategy has been led by a Strategy Steering Group. The group comprises Chief Allied Health Officers from each state and territory, as... MoreClosed 3 March 2025 -
National Health and Medical Research Strategy - Webinar Survey
The Minister for Health and Aged Care announced in May 2024 that the Australian Government would develop the National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy). The purpose of the National Strategy is to deliver: a plan to strengthen and leverage Australia’s world-leading research capability better health outcomes from a productive and efficient research ecosystem. At the conclusion of... MoreClosed 28 February 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation - Release 2b - Chapter 4 Rules
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 28 February 2025 -
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... MoreClosed 7 February 2025 -
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... MoreClosed 22 January 2025
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