Tag: Royal Commission

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Final Report was tabled in the Australian Parliament and is now available to read on the website. The Final Report, entitled Care, Dignity and Respect, calls for fundamental reform of the aged care system. 

The resource guide is a response to the mounting reported sexual assault incidents, lack of adequate education on unlawful sexual contact and the 2021 introduction of the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).

During July 2020, COTA Queensland engaged with people living and working across Queensland to hear their views on some of these proposals, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on aged care.

This virtual conversation is for people with lived experience in trying to navigate the aged care system including those who provide support along the way.

The focus for this session is on the proposals relating to informal carer support services and respite.

In proposing a complete shakeup of the aged care sector, the Royal Commission has also looked at how services should be paid for.

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released two research papers on Australians’ views on older age and aged care.

The Commission will now deliver its final report by 26 February 2021.

This virtual conversation is for people with lived experience in trying to navigate the aged care system including those who provide support along the way.

The focus for this session is on the proposals relating to informal carer support services and respite.