Many commentators described the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety as a once in a lifetime opportunity to reshape the industry to meet the needs of older Australians now and into the future.
The 2021-2022 Federal Budget provided additional funding for the Health & Aged sector, however there are longer term issues that are yet to be fully resolved. So what’s on offer, and what do we need going forward to ensure quality and safe care for all Australians.
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (RCACQS) hands down its report on Friday (26 February 2021).
The healthcare system in Australia is not without its challenges.
Demographic forecasts indicate that the demand for aged care services will continue to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future
Many initiatives around COVID-19 were released by the Government in the knowledge they would require clarifications.
After three weeks of constant discussions with our primary care clients at the front line of the Covid-19 health crisis, there can be no doubt our country is incredibly lucky to be served by a group of professionals so dedicated not only to their own patients, but to the community as a whole.
The State and Federal Governments have been consistent in their support and contribution towards the health and safety of our most vulnerable Australians – the elderly.
Transitions in ageing are not consistent and systematic as they are described by our ageing systems. Sometimes they are incremental, sometimes accidental, sometimes monumental, and they are always personal. We can create something better.
A national series of roundtable events supporting our clients understand the Terms of Reference of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability revealed the key concerns of industry leaders, as well as providing key learnings from our experience with the Aged Care Royal Commission.
As our aged care sector continues its journey of reform and change, providers are firmly focused on how to deliver better outcomes for those receiving care now and into the future.
The Health & Aged care sector is one of the largest employers in Australia and is dominated by small and mid-sized enterprises.