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
National Aged Care Advisory Council – Communiques
Related committees and groups
Three working groups have been established to provide advice to the National Aged Care Advisory Council:
- Financing and Markets Advisory Working Group
- Workforce Advisory Working Group
- 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.
