A key election commitment by the ALP Federal Government was to implement price caps on administrative and management charges in the home care package program to improve pricing transparency and reduce excessive charges. Legislation has now been passed to enable this to occur.
On Monday 24 October 2022, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to providers regarding adverse weather events.
On Tuesday 20 September, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to CEOs and Chairs of approved providers regarding the Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program.
On Wednesday 31 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to approved providers regarding the national aged care reforms.
On Wednesday 31 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to consumers regarding the national aged care reforms.
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On Friday 26 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to approved providers regarding the SCHADS Award.
On Friday 4 March 2022, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to QLD and NSW home service providers regarding consumer care during flood events.
On Monday 28 February 2022, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to approved providers on the COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
