Residential aged care reforms

This webinar will focus on the aged care reforms that will improve care in residential settings and make sure it is sustainable.

Audience:
General public
Webinar date:
to
Webinar Link:

Presenters

  • The Hon Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Aged Care
  • Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services
  • Michael Lye, Deputy Secretary, Ageing and Aged Care Group
  • Eliza Strapp, First Assistant Secretary, Market and Workforce Division
  • Nick Hartland, First Assistant Secretary, Home and Residential Division
  • Professor (Practice) Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

Webinar content

Residential aged care providers and people who work in residential care are encouraged to participate in the webinar.

The webinar will include:

  • information about new funding models in residential aged care
  • how new reporting requirements will improve care and create a star rating system for comparing residential aged care services
  • how we will improve service choice for senior Australians who need and use aged care.

The presenters will discuss the important changes to quality and safety in residential aged care announced in the 2021-22 Budget and in response to the Aged Care Royal Commission.

During the webinar you will have the opportunity to say what you think is important when implementing changes in residential aged care settings and how we can best work with residential providers and aged care workers to make these changes.

How to watch the webinar

Register for the webinar to receive more information. There is no limit to the number of participants, so everyone who is interested can participate.

Once you have registered, you will receive a webinar link.

To participate in a live webinar, follow these steps:

  • Click on the Webinar link. This will take you to the webinar page.
  • To start a live webinar, click on the ‘launch’ button (no log in is required). For upcoming webinars, this button will only appear 15 minutes prior to the event start time, and once launched will only display a holding image in the video player.
  • After you click on the ‘launch’ button, you will see a video player - this is where you will watch the webinar. For upcoming webinars there will also be a chat window which you can use to submit your questions.
  • You can test whether you can watch the live webinar from your device before the event. If the video pauses, please refresh your web browser by pressing F5 on your keyboard.

To watch a webinar that has finished airing, follow these steps:

  • Click on the Webinar link. This will take you to the webinar page.
  • click on the play icon on the webinar screen.

Please note:

  1. 15 minutes prior to the event start time, you will only see a holding image in the video player.
  2. Before the event, please test whether you can watch the live webinar from your computer, laptop or tablet.
  3. If the video pauses, refresh your web browser by pressing F5 on your keyboard.

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