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Dear Valued Service Provider,
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Welcome to your November e-bulletin, where we look at the recently released budget, summarise a recent Department of Health and Aged Care's consultation paper, and more. As usual, we have added relevant Sector events, with new events added every week. There are many consultation opportunities with the Sector at the moment, so make sure you visit the Aged Care Engagement Hub when you get a chance! Take care.
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Your Side launches Reconciliation Action Plan
On another note, I am so excited to announce that Your Side has recently launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). It represents our commitment, born from the need to understand and deliver culturally safe care within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and to trust, respect and learn about care from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that the broader Australian community will benefit from. Read more here. As we officially embark into this journey of learning and reflection, we join hundreds of organisations who have developed their RAP. Will you join us?
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Register Now: Northern Sydney Regional Forum Week
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The Aged Care reforms: moving from
knowledge to action
Monday 21 November to Thursday 24 November 2022, online
Our November forum will focus on the concrete, actionable steps and planning that all service providers can do to prepare for the new In-Home Aged Care system. Fully online, it's 4 sessions over 4 days:
- The new Aged Care Environment: transforming beyond the reforms
- Role of Organisational Culture in times of Change
- Strategic Planning for the Social Sector
- Launch of In-Home Aged Care Workbook
Details and registrations here.
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For your convenience, we have developed a summary of the current consultation paper 'A New Program for In-Home Aged Care' available here, including a comparative table between the current system, Support at Home and the proposed In-Home Aged Care program.
Do not forget to visit the Aged Care Engagement Hub for more consultation activities, including:
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Federal Budget: $3.9bn for Aged Care
On the 25th of October, the new Federal Government delivered its 2022-23 October budget, which includes $2.5bn to support the provision of registered nurses onsite 24/7 in residential facilities. Read this Fact Sheet for more details, and this media release. The full Budget Paper is available here (see pp.119-127). Key measures include the extension of the CHSP until 30 June 2024, and a commitment to provide funding to support any increases to award wages resulting from the Fair Work Commission decision.
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National Sector Support Development Network - ACCPA Update
This month's National Sector Support Development Network Meeting focused on the new In-Home Aged Care program, including the Consultation Paper, open for consultation until 25 November. You can view the recording here and slides here.
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Grant: CHSP Ad hoc Proposals Extension
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to provide CHSP providers with an opportunity to submit ad-hoc proposals to enable them to respond to unforeseen and exceptional circumstances, address gaps in service delivery and trial and implement new and innovative service delivery models. Applications close 30 April 2023, details here.
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Code of Conduct for Aged Care
The Code of Conduct for Aged Care will be introduced from 1 December 2022. It will apply to approved providers of residential, home care and flexible care services. The Code will not apply to the CHSP and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program (NATSIFACP). Read more here and in this article by Complispace.
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Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission Updates
The Commission will be the subject of an independent capability review, details available in this Fact Sheet. Click here to participate in this review. Additionally, the Commission staff are involved in a National Roadshow and are meeting with home service providers in capital cities around the country. You can register your interest in participating by emailing sirs@agedcarequality.gov.au. Finally, can now view the recording of the first webinar about the SIRS for home services (held on 26 September) and the recording of another webinar about the Code of Conduct (held on 7 October). Their next webinar is scheduled on 11 November 2022.
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Requests for proposals - Early intervention programs to support healthy ageing in older people
Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to apply to deliver innovative and creative approaches to provide Early Intervention Program(s) for older people in the Northern Sydney community. Applications close 16 Nov 2022. Further information on how to apply here.
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Other news
- Article: Second Aged Care reform Bill passes Parliament (here)
- Article: Work Bonus encourages older people to return to the workforce without impacting their pension (here)
- Article: Return on investment in technology for Aged Care (here)
- Key data on the demographics of CHSP recipients (here)
- Key data on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples using aged care services (here)
- Report: Aged Care Sector Provider Performance (here)
- Report: Aged Care Employment (independent contractors and direct employment) (here)
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Confronting the Challenge: The future care and support workforce
Friday 11 November 2022, 9:00am - 12:30pm, Rydges Sydney Central
Hosted by the Human Services Skills Organisation (HSSO) this event brings together prominent speakers from Australia and the United Kingdom with industry leaders to discuss how we can attract and retain the right people with the right skills to meet current and future demand. Register here.
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Code of Conduct for Aged Care: Aged care worker webinar
Friday 11 November 2022, 2:00pm - 3.00pm, online
Hosted by the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission, this webinar will provide aged care workers with an overview of what the Code is; responsibilities of workers, their providers and governing persons; the Commission’s role; and how workers can prepare for the introduction of the Code. Register here.
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Check all other events and webinars on our
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Reminder: Workforce Planning Tool
This workforce planning tool will help you to perform a gap analysis of your current direct care workforce so that you can plan your workforce more effectively. Read more here. Professional support is also available through PwC: Business advisory services for aged care providers, and Workforce advisory services for aged care providers (approved Aged Care providers only).
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