Aged care providers, sector representatives, peak bodies, older people, carers, and families, and any other interested stakeholders are invited to review the draft Bill and consultation paper and submit comments by 5:00 pm AEDT 27 January 2023.
The Australian Government announced on 28 July 2022 that it is returning to the timeframe put forward by the Royal Commission to deliver a reformed and improved in-home aged care program – Support at Home Program - by 1 July 2024
COTA is partnering with Catalyst Research to conduct a landmark study into Retirement Living, aimed to understand the needs of older Australians on how they undertake research and assess providers as they consider independent or assisted living options.
The Aged Care Navigator service supports people to understand and engage with the Aged Care system. This service is available to people who need information about Aged Care options, registering with My Aged Care and/or assistance to link with support services in their community.
The small rural community of Bell at the foothills of the Bunya Mountains have set up a community managed home care service using self-managed home care packages and employing local people to deliver services.