Historical publications
Report of the Lessons Learned from Accreditation: Working Group of the National Aged Care Forum
The 'Lessons Learned from Accreditation Working Group' of the National Aged Care Forum was established to examine the first round of accreditation of residential aged care homes.
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The Lessons Learned from Accreditation Working Group of the National Aged Care Forum was established to examine the first round of accreditation of residential aged care homes.
The Group conducted a wide range of consultations with residents, carers, service providers, and accreditation assessors. Submissions were also received from organisations involved in the aged care sector. The report supports the accreditation process and provides useful suggestions for refinement and for improved communication across the industry.
The Working Group's report suggests strategies under three key areas of :
- the accreditation reporting and information;
- the accreditation process; and
- quality management education.
Media releases
- Delivering More Aged Care Places For Eastern Melbourne
- $25 Million for accommodation for aged and disadvantaged
- Christmas message – remember to check in on your elderly relatives and neighbours
- 6,500 more aged care places for older Australians
- Boost for Home and Community Care in Western Australia
Program/Initiatives
- Better HealthCare Connections: Aged Care Multidisciplinary Care Coordination and Advisory Service Program
- Better Health Care Connections: Models for Short Term, More Intensive Health Care for Aged Care Recipients Program
- Encouraging Better Practice in Aged Care (EBPAC)
- Getting assistance from an SDAP Panel Member
- Service Development Assistance Panel Program Glossary
Publications
- 2012 National Aged Care Workforce Census and Survey – The Aged Care Workforce, 2012 – Final Report
- Australian Government Directory of Services for Older People 2012/13
- Living Longer. Living Better. Aged Care Reform Package (technical document)
- Living Longer. Living Better.
- Australian Government Response to the Productivity Commission's Caring for Older Australians Report
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