National Aged Care Advisory Council

The National Aged Care Advisory Council was established as part of governance arrangements arising from the aged care reforms. The Advisory Council provides advice to government on key matters relating to the aged care sector.

Role

The National Aged Care Advisory Council provides expert advice to Government on key matters relating to the aged care sector.

This includes providing advice on:

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

Advice from the Advisory Council reflects the diverse needs and expectations of older people and their families and carers, regardless of their location or circumstance, and recognises the need to protect the interests of the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

The Advisory Council reports to the Minister for Health and Aged Care and the Minister for Aged Care.

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

Members

The members of the National Aged Care Advisory Council have wide ranging expertise and knowledge of the aged care sector.

Members Position
Ms Andrea Coote Chair

Ms Rachel Argaman OAM

Council member

Mr Michael Baird AO

Council member

Ms Jennene Buckley

Council member

Mr Andrew Condon

Council member
Ms Jody Currie Council member

Ms Emma Hossack

Council member

Dr Sandra Iuliano

Council member

Ms Claerwen Little

Council member

Ms Libby Lyons

Council member

Ms Maree McCabe AM

Council member

Ms Gail Mulcair

Council member

Assoc. Prof. Michael Murray AM

Council member

Ms Mary Patetsos

Council member
Mr Craig Gear OAM  Council member

Mr Graeme Prior

Council member

In January 2023 Ian Yates AM commenced as the Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care and stepped down from his role as a Council member.

Meetings

The National Aged Care Advisory Council meets every six weeks.

Communiques

Related committees and groups

Three working groups have been 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.

In addition to the National Aged Care Advisory Council, the Australian Government established the Council of Elders. The Council of Elders provides advice from older people to the Government about aged care reform and ageing generally.

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