The Commonwealth Department of Health is seeking your views – new aged care quality standards

Published 28th March 2017

You are invited to share your views on two components of the single aged care quality framework:

• the draft single set of standards
• options for a streamlined approach for assessing provider performance against these standards.

The call for submissions will close on Friday 21 April 2017.

The Commonwealth Department of Health want to hear from consumers, their families and carers, aged care organisations, staff of organisations, and other professionals in the aged care sector and related sectors.

A webinar will be held on Wednesday 29 March 2017 at 2.00pm AEDT to outline the draft standards and options for the streamlined assessment process. You will be able to ask questions to help you prepare your online submission.

For information and to complete a submission, visit the department's consultation hub.

For information and updates on the single aged care quality framework, visit the department's website.