The new rights-based Aged Care Act, which was tabled in Parliament last week, has the potential to enhance quality standards, increase protections for older people, and create a financially sustainable aged care system for future generations. In this OPAN webinar, our panel of experts will unpack the detail of this historic piece of legislation and outline the next steps.

Panellists include:

• Val Fell, Member, OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group and Council of Elders
• Annette Barbetti, Member, Australian Independent Retirees

Hosted by OPAN CEO Craig Gear and COTA CEO Pat Sparrow.

 

Webinar resources:

OPAN:

• Read and download our handy guide on Proposed funding, fees and charges in the bill for the new Aged Care Act
• For information about your rights and support in talking to your provider, contact us on the Aged Care Advocacy Line on 1800 700 600 or complete the advocacy or information support form

COTA:

• Call COTA on 1300 2682 28 or visit their website

Parliament of Australia:

• Aged Care Bill 2024 – view the First reading and explanatory memorandum
• Upcoming hearings on the Aged Care Bill 2024
• Making a submission – information on how to make a written submission

Parliamentary Education Office:

• Usual path of the bill graphic – view the graphic which illustrates the usual path of a bill through the Australian Parliament to become law.

Department of Health and Aged Care:

• Read the Aged Care Act 2024 plain language fact sheet
• Read the Support at Home fact sheet
• Read the Australian Government response to the Aged Care Taskforce
• Watch the Support at Home program update webinar recording
• Register for the Support at Home program questions and answers webinar: session for older people, families and carers

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission:

• View and download the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards posters