THE community’s opportunity to contribute to the Terms of Reference of the Royal Commission into the aged care sector closes on Tuesday.
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On Sunday September 16, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Government’s decision to ask the Governor General to establish a Royal Commission the sector.
The Royal Commission will primarily look at the quality of care provided in residential and home aged care to senior Australians.
It will also include young Australians with disabilities living in residential aged care settings.
The Government is seeking the public’s feedback to develop the detailed Terms of Reference of the Royal Commission.
Comments are open to members of the community, including residents and their families and aged care providers and aged care workers. Consultation is open until Tuesday, September 25.
It is anticipated the Royal Commission will cover:
- The quality of care provided to older Australians, and the extent of substandard care;
- The challenge of providing care to Australians with disabilities living in residential aged care, particularly younger people with disabilities;
- The challenge of supporting the increasing number of Australians suffering dementia and addressing their care needs as they age;
- The future challenges and opportunities for delivering aged care services in the context of changing demographics, including in remote, rural and regional Australia;
- And other matters that the Royal Commission considers necessary.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
