AUSTRALIA | A Transition Taskforce has been introduced by the Federal Government to assist with delivering historic reforms.
The Albanese Government is helping the growing number of older Australians choosing to retain their independence at home, with cap-free gardening and cleaning services under Support at Home. As part of historic reforms for Aged Care, the Government has also assembled a Transition Taskforce.
Around 1.4 million Australians will benefit from the government’s $4.3 billion investment in the Support at Home program by 2035, representing the greatest improvement to aged care in 30 years.
From 1 July 2025, the Support at Home program will provide improved access to services, products, equipment and home modifications to help older people remain healthy, active and socially connected to their community.
These changes are just one way the government is improving aged care to meet the expectations of older people.
Consumer Confidence Protections will showcase how the aged care reforms build transparency and accountability into the aged care system, giving older people confidence they can access high-quality person-centred care where and when they need it.
“We heard clear feedback during the Community Affairs Inquiry that older Australians want greater flexibility in the aged care they receive,” said Aged Care Minister Anika Wells.
“We are listening to the voices of older Australians to make sure we build an aged care system they can trust.”
Wells added that Cap-free cleaning and gardening services will enable older Australians to live safely and comfortably in their own homes.
“Our Consumer Confidence Protections reflect these expectations and highlight how we are putting the rights and needs of older people front and centre as part of the aged care reforms.”
The Albanese Government is also assembling an Aged Care Transition Taskforce to help the sector deliver once in a generation reforms.
The Taskforce will be chaired by Anne Burgess AM, Chair of the Council of Elders and Member of the National Aged Care Advisory Committee.
Members will include consumer advocates, aged care providers, ICT specialists, primary and clinical care experts, and representatives from the Department of Health and Aged Care and Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
The Government will consider advice from the Transition Taskforce to ensure aged care reforms meet the challenges and opportunities of the coming decades.
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