The Australian Government is inviting you to have your say on the foundations of the new Aged Care Act.
The government is building a new Act that responds to the issues facing older people, their families and carers, aged care providers and the aged care sector. The new Act will put the rights and needs of older people at its centre.
You can now have your say on:
- the structure, purpose and constitutional foundation for the new Act
- the Statement of Rights
- the Statement of Principles
- the definition of high-quality care
- a new duty of care and compensation pathways
- protections for whistle-blowers
- embedding supported decision-making
- eligibility for Commonwealth funded aged care services.
A consultation paper has been developed which outlines the proposed foundations of the new Act. Feedback is being sought from:
- older people
- their families and carers
- aged care providers
- the aged care sector.
Your feedback will inform the draft legislation for the new Act, which will be released at the end of 2023 for further public consultation.
You can access everything you need to know by visiting the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing here.
Once you’ve read the consultation paper, please send your feedback by:
Consultation submissions close on Friday 8 September 2023.
Other ways you can get involved
- You can get involved by registering to attend workshops to ensure the government knows what is important to you.
- You can also send any questions or comments by email.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your say.
