National Nursing Workforce Strategy

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• Aged care service list

  The aged care service list is set out in the Rules and includes all the services funded by the Australian Government.

• Means testing

  Means testing helps the government work out how much an older person might have to pay towards the cost of their care, based on their income or assets.

• The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner

  The Commissioner leads the Commission and ensures providers, responsible persons, aged care workers and digital platform operators meet their obligations. The Commissioner is also responsible for safeguarding and oversees provider registration.

• Priority 4: Delivering a sustainable nursing workforce

  Priority 4 focuses on growing, attracting, recruiting and retaining the nursing workforce needed for a stable and effective health system now and into the future.

• Obligations in practice

  This case study shows an example of how providers and people working in aged care may meet their obligations.

• Assessment

  Older people who are eligible for access to services need an assessment to find out what may best suit their needs and preferences.

• Contributions in residential care

  Older people in ongoing residential aged care may need to pay a resident contribution towards some of the costs of their care.

• Appendix C – Definition of nurses and nursing

  The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) regulates the practice of nursing in Australia by developing standards, codes and guidelines.

• 1. Understand, build awareness and brief stakeholders

  Understand the new personal care contribution rules and get ready for the change.

• Registering as a provider

  Find out about the process and requirements to deliver aged care services as a registered provider.