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National Dementia Action Plan – Public consultation
We are seeking feedback to inform a National Dementia Action Plan. The National Dementia Action Plan is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and state and territory governments. It is a 10 year plan to put people living with dementia, their families, and carers at the centre of all action on dementia. The National Dementia Action Plan will provide a vision where Australians understand dementia – people living with dementia and their... MoreClosed 31 January 2023 -
Consultation on the draft Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recommended that the Australian Government establish an Inspector-General of Aged Care, supported by an independent Office. The Inspector-General will play a critical role in driving improvement across the aged care system by: looking at it from end to end, calling out systemic issues and significant problems, and making recommendations for improvements, and providing increased accountability and... MoreClosed 27 January 2023 -
Consultation on the revised PBS Post-market Review (PMR) Framework
PBS Post-market Review Framework The Department of Health and Aged Care is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on a revised draft of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Post-market Review (PMR) Framework. Stakeholders will have the opportunity to engage and provide feedback on the revised draft of the 2022 PMR Framework. The diverse perspectives, experience and knowledge of all stakeholders is highly valued and will contribute to the... MoreClosed 16 December 2022 -
Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
An independent capability review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) is being undertaken in response to recommendations 10 and 104 of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Mr David Tune AO PSM, former Secretary of the Australian Department of Finance, is conducting the review and will produce a preliminary and a final report over the course of the six-month review. The findings will be used to support... MoreClosed 2 December 2022 -
CHSP Survey about Employee Salary Costs and Employee Occupations
Survey of CHSP Providers regarding Employee Salary Costs and Employee Occupations The Fair Work Commission is currently considering applications to increase minimum award wages for the aged care sector. The Australian Government has supported these applications with a submission to the Fair Work Commission and committed to providing additional support to aged care providers to assist with meeting the increased costs of delivering care that may arise from a decision in this case.... MoreClosed 30 November 2022 -
Consultation on the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
The Aged Care Quality Standards help older Australians to feel secure and supported, give families confidence that their loved ones are looked after, and ensure that aged care providers and workers know what is expected of them, whatever their size, location or offering. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety highlighted that while the Quality Standards are a powerful tool to maintain and improve quality of care across the aged care sector, they required urgent... MoreClosed 25 November 2022 -
National Health Literacy Strategy Framework Consultation
The National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030 outlines Australia’s overarching, long-term approach to prevention. The aim of the National Preventive Health Strategy is to create a sustainable prevention system for all Australians, with a particular focus on the wider determinants of health, reducing health inequity and addressing the increasing burden of disease. This will help all Australians live in good health and wellbeing for as long as possible. The... MoreClosed 9 November 2022 -
Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) Review – Interim Report
The EFC Program provides funding for chemotherapy and other medicines used for the treatment of cancer that are administered through infusion or injection at public or private hospitals. Not all cancer medicines are provided through the EFC Program; some may be subsidised through other sections of the broader Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The Australian Government is undertaking a review of the EFC Program to examine current EFC arrangements and the associated... MoreClosed 28 October 2022 -
Redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program - First Nations Forum
The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking to engage stakeholders regarding the redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology (QUDTP) Program. The QUDTP Program provides funding to improve the way medicines and medical tests are prescribed and used. As part of the redesign, two proposed grant opportunities are intended to be delivered: Health Professional Education Grant Opportunity – focusing on educational... MoreClosed 25 October 2022 -
Redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program
Overview The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking to engage stakeholders regarding the redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology (QUDTP) Program. The QUDTP provides funding to improve the way medicines and medical tests are prescribed and used. As part of the redesign, two proposed grant opportunities are to be delivered: Health Professional Education Grant Program – focusing on... MoreClosed 19 October 2022 -
A New Approach to Regulating Aged Care
The Department of Health and Aged Care is developing a new approach to regulating aged care (the new model) through a consultation process with the aged care sector , older Australians, their families and carers. The new model will provide rules and guidance for aged care service providers, outlining what they are obligated to do to ensure the dignity, protection and safety of older Australians in aged care, and that they are receiving high quality care. ... MoreClosed 10 October 2022 -
Final Report for COVID-19 Aged Care CHSP Meals (From Funding Payment to 30 June 2022)
Overview of Reporting on COVID-19 Aged Care CHSP Meals Funding provided through the COVID-19 Aged Care CHSP Meals grant activity was a key component in the Commonwealth’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Final Report is a standalone report that will ensure organisations meet accountability requirements under the Simple Grant Agreement. Your completion of this report should provide clear information to allow the Department to assess your... MoreClosed 16 September 2022 -
Final Report for COVID-19 CHSP Emergency Support (From Funding Payment to 30 June 2022)
Overview of Reporting on COVID-19 CHSP Emergency Support Funding provided through the COVID-19 CHSP Emergency Support grant activity was a key component in the Commonwealth’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other unforeseen events. This Final Report is a standalone report that will ensure organisations meet accountability requirements under the Simple Grant Agreement. Your completion of this report should provide clear information to allow... MoreClosed 16 September 2022 -
"Ngayubah Gadan" Coming Together - Cairns Summit Feedback
Thank you for attending the "Ngayubah Gadan" Coming Together Cairns Summit. Please provide your feedback on the summit through this survey. MoreClosed 31 July 2022 -
Aged Care Webpages Review
The Department of Health is reviewing the aged care content published on health.gov.au. The Aged Care Pages Development Survey aims to collate an understanding of how the content is found and used. MoreClosed 14 July 2022 -
RAT Test Results Form
Aged Care Rapid Antigen Testing Results MoreClosed 30 June 2022 -
Consultation Draft - National Initial Assessment and Referral for Mental Healthcare for older adults
National Initial Assessment and Referral for Mental Healthcare for older adults Consultation Draft – Survey Caretaker notice: The Prime Minister has announced a 21 May 2022 federal election and as such the Department of Health is operating in accordance with the caretaker conventions. Departments and agencies restrict their activities in some respects during the caretaker period so as to protect the apolitical nature of the Australian Public... MoreClosed 15 June 2022 -
New accommodation design standards for residential aged care
We want to hear about what is important in the design of high quality residential aged care accommodation. The Australian Government is working with senior Australians and the aged care sector to develop a new Residential Aged Care Accommodation Framework, including design standards. These will guide the design of residential aged care accommodation to help improve quality of life for senior Australians. Have your say Senior Australians, their families, carers... MoreClosed 20 April 2022 -
Strengthening Approved Aged Care Provider Governance Consultation
The Australian Government is seeking your views about new requirements to strengthen the governance of approved aged care providers. Legislation being considered by Parliament will need approved providers to meet new requirements. We are seeking your views about how the following requirements should be implemented: the quality care advisory body that will report to the approved provider’s governing body the content of an approved provider’s... MoreClosed 18 January 2022 -
Aligning Regulation across Care and Support Sector - Consultation Stage 2
The Australian Government is seeking to align regulation across the aged care, disability support and veterans’ care sectors. The 2021-22 Budget included a range of measures that form a short to longer term program of reform. The Department of Health, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission), the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC), the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) are working together to deliver on... MoreClosed 18 January 2022 -
2021 CHSP Specialised Support Services (SSS) Survey
Overview The Department of Health is working with Specialised Support Services (SSS) providers to ensure that this service type is still achieving the best outcomes for clients and carers, and to align these vital services to the new Support at Home Program, due to begin 1 July 2023. In late 2021, the Department of Health ran an initial SSS Survey which sought to better understand current service delivery and clarify the role of those services from 1 July... MoreClosed 22 December 2021 -
2021 Survey for CHSP ACH Providers
New face-to-face supports to assist people to navigate and access aged care were announced in the 2021-22 Budget under the Connecting senior Australians to aged care services measure. These will complement the existing My Aged Care website and phone line and will include a My Aged Care face-to-face service to be delivered by Services Australia and a network of care finders. A new care finder program will provide specialist assistance to senior Australians who need... MoreClosed 15 December 2021 -
Care and Support Sector Code of Conduct Consultation - Easy to read version
The Australian Government wrote the Easy Read paper . When you see the word 'we', it means the Australian Government. We wrote this information in an easy to read way. You can ask for help to read the paper. A friend, family member or support person may be able to help you. The care and support sector provides many different: supports services. ... MoreClosed 10 December 2021 -
Care and Support Sector Code of Conduct Consultation
Please note: An Easy Read paper and an easy to read version of the questionnaire can be found here . The Australian Government is consulting in relation to the development of an enforceable Care and Support Sector Code of Conduct (the Code) applicable to providers and workers across aged care, veterans’ care and disability support. Through preliminary engagement with key representatives in the care and support sector, a draft Code has been prepared using the... MoreClosed 10 December 2021 -
Consultation Draft - Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan
Future focused primary health care: Australia’s Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan 2022-2032 Consultation Draft - Survey The Consultation Draft of the Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan (the plan) draws on input from consultations with individuals and organisations across the country from late 2019 to mid-2021. The plan represents a high level response to the recommendations of the Primary Health Reform Steering Group (Steering Group) which has been... MoreClosed 9 November 2021 -
MRFF Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and Priorities consultation
The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy (Strategy) is determined by the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). The current Strategy covers the period 2016-2021, with the next Strategy (2021-2026) to be registered before 8 November 2021. The Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 (MRFF Act) requires AMRAB to undertake a consultation process before determining a Strategy. The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities ... MoreClosed 11 October 2021 -
Evaluation of the Aged Care Quality Standards Focus Group Registration
On 1 March 2021 the Government announced that it would review and enhance the Aged Care Quality Standards in response to a recommendation made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. To inform this review, the department has engaged KPMG to undertake an evaluation of the current Quality Standards. The evaluation will examine: the clarity of the wording and intent of the Quality Standards the relevance of the Quality Standards to... MoreClosed 13 August 2021 -
Serious Incident Response Scheme for in-home aged care services
The Serious Incident Response Scheme for residential aged care commenced on 1 April 2021. The SIRS sets new arrangements for residential aged care providers, including flexible care in a residential setting, to manage and take reasonable steps to prevent incidents, with a focus on the safety, health and well-being of aged care consumers. As part of the 2021-22 Budget, the Australian Government announced funding to expand the SIRS to in-home aged care services from 1 July 2022. ... MoreClosed 9 August 2021 -
CHSP 2022-23 Extension Readiness Survey
On 11 May 2021, the Australian Government announced changes to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to help position the aged care sector as it moves towards a new support at home program commencing in July 2023. The new program will replace the CHSP, Home Care Packages, Short-Term Restorative Care, and residential respite programs. To prepare for these future reforms, CHSP grant agreements will be extended for one year from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, with most CHSP providers... MoreClosed 2 August 2021 -
Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) review
The Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) Program provides funding for chemotherapy medicines used for the treatment of cancer that are administered through infusion or injection at public or private hospitals. Not all chemotherapy medicines are provided through the EFC Program, but may be subsidised through the broader Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). In the 2020-21 Budget, the Government announced a review of the current EFC Program. The review will look at the impact... MoreClosed 2 July 2021
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