National Aged Care Advisory Council

Role

The National Aged Care Advisory Council provides expert advice to Government on key matters relating to the:

• aged care sector including to support implementation of the reforms, ensuring advice reflects the needs and expectations of senior Australians their families and carers and the diverse needs of these groups. 

This includes providing advice on:

• navigating aged care services
• building the capability of providers and workforce to meet the changing requirements under the reforms.

The advisory council ensures the needs and aspirations of senior Australians are considered regardless of their location or circumstance, with a need to protect the interests of the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

We report on the diverse issues, views, and perspectives of senior Australians on aged care reforms to the Minister for Health and Aged Care and the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services.

More information on the advisory council's role is contained in the Terms of Reference.

Members

The background and experience of the members is reflective of the significant role the National Aged Care Advisory Council will play in implementing aged care reforms.

Meetings

The National Aged Care Advisory Council currently meets monthly.

Communiques

Related committees and groups

In addition to the National Aged Care Advisory Council, the Australian Government has established a Council of Elders that provides advice from senior Australians about aged care reform and ageing generally.

Three working groups are being established to provide advice to the National Aged Care Advisory Council:

1. Financing and Markets Advisory Working Group
2. Workforce Advisory Working Group
3. Quality Advisory Working Group.