Report Welcomed as Government Works to Strengthen Aged Care Sector

The Australian Government has welcomed the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report into the future of Australia’s aged care workforce.

Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt acknowledged the work of the committee members in respect to workforce provision and said support was crucial for the sector. 

“This detailed inquiry highlights the variety of challenges and opportunities in metropolitan and regional aged care and will form part of consideration of this important community issue,” said Minister Wyatt.

“The report is timely, and will help feed in to the Turnbull Government’s Strengthening Aged Care workforce strategy, for which $2 million was announced in the May budget to establish and support an industry lead workforce strategy. 

“The taskforce will be required to consult widely within the health and aged care sector, and engage with other sectors, including social services, education and employment. 

“Planning for this is well underway, with the taskforce expected to be established in July 2017.”

“This is an important time for aged care planning, with the Aged Care Legislated Review due on 31 August 2017 also set to help guide ongoing system reform,” Minister Wyatt said.

“Planning and caring for our ageing population is critical for our future, not only for the wellbeing of older people but also for the job perspectives and career opportunities for young Australians”.

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