Productivity Commission receives 401 submissions
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The Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Caring for Older Australian has received 401 submissions.
The Commission will develop options for further structural reform of the aged care system so it can meet the challenges facing it in coming decades. In particular, the Commission will:
- examine the social, clinical and institutional aspects of aged care in Australia, building on the substantial base of existing reviews into this sector
- address the interests of special needs groups
- develop regulatory and funding options for residential and community aged care (including the Home and Community Care program)
- examine the future workforce requirements of the aged care sector
- recommend a path for transitioning from the current regulatory arrangements to a new system that ensures continuity of care and allows the sector time to adjust
- examine whether the regulation of retirement specific living options should be aligned more closely with the rest of the aged care sector
- assess the fiscal implications of any change in aged care roles and responsibilities.
In the course of the inquiry, the Commission will consult widely with older Australians, their carers, aged care providers, government agencies and other interested parties.
The draft report is due in- December 2010, and further final submissions can be made in response by February 2011. The final report will be sent to the government in April 2011.
The 401 submissions can be viewed at http://www.pc.gov.au
