Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and SafetyRoyal Commission Into Aged Care Quality And Safety
About
On Tuesday 9 October Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
This follows more than 5,000 submissions received from aged care consumers, families, carers, aged care workers, health professionals and providers.
The Royal Commission's interim report is to be provided by 31 October 2019, and its final report no later than 30 April 2020
News and Information
Watch this space, here we'll post information and updates to keep you posted on what's happening.
14/10/2019: Vale Commissioner the Honourable Richard Tracey AM RFD QC
At its hearing in Melbourne this morning, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety marked the passing of the Honourable Richard Tracey AM RFD QC. Commissioner Tracey died on Friday, 11 October, after a short illness. He was 71. Hearings continue - find out more here https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/default.aspx
25/7/2019: Adelaide Community Forum
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety invites members of the public to attend a community forum in Adelaide, South Australia on 12 August. The forum is an opportunity to hear about the work of the Royal Commission and to provide your ideas on the challenges, strengths and opportunities for improvement in aged care. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/adelaide-community-forum-royal-commission-into-aged-care-registration-65144626331
24/6/2019: Perth Public Hearing
The Perth hearing of the Royal Commission, 24 June – 28 June 2019, will inquire into the nature of person-centred care, advanced care planning and palliative care services.
21/6/2019: Broome Public Hearing Transcripts
The transcripts of the Broome hearing of the Royal Commission with a focus on care in remote areas, unique care needs of Indigenous Australians and issues of access and inclusion are now available - https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/Transcripts.aspx
20/5/2019: Sydney Public Hearing Transcripts
The transcripts of the Sydney public hearing which was about residential aged care, with a focus on care for people living with dementia are now available - https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/Transcripts.aspx
30/4/2019: Sydney Public Hearing
The Sydney public hearing will be held between the 6-8 May and the 13-17 May. For more information visit the webpage https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/hearings/2019/sydney-hearing.aspx
25/3/2019: Transcripts Second Adelaide Hearing - Aged Care in the Home
The transcripts of the second are now available for review https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/Transcripts.aspx
18/3/2019: Second Adelaide Hearing - Aged Care in the Home
The second Adelaide hearing is in session this week with the focus being on aged care in the home. Visit Adelaide Hearing 2: Aged Care in the Home for more information or watch the live webcast here https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/Webcast.aspx
12/3/2019: Next hearings
The next set of hearings are scheduled for Adelaide from the 18th to the 22nd of March. Visit Adelaide Hearing 2: Aged Care in the Home for more information
4/3/2019: Community Forums
In addition to submissions and hearings the commission will undertake a series of forums, visit the Community Forums page for more information
25/2/2019: Transcripts for the second week of witness hearings now available
The transcripts for the second week of hearings are all available now at: https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/Transcripts.aspx
18/2/2019: Transcripts for the first week of witness hearings now available
The transcripts for the first week of hearings are all available now at: https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/Transcripts.aspx
12/2/2019: Transcript for the first day of witness hearings now available
The transcript is available now for the first day of witness hearings in Adelaide - witnesses on the first day included Barbara Spriggs and Clive Spriggs, family members of Oakden Resident Bob Spriggs, and COTA Australia CE, Ian Yates. Access transcripts here https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/Transcripts.aspx
5/2/2019: Information for individuals making a submission
The Royal Commission has invited submissions from interested members of the public and institutions. If you would like to have your say, COTA SA has produced a guide to assist you with the process - download guide here
28/1/2019: Adelaide Hearings scheduled
The first Adelaide hearings of the Royal Commission are to be held from the 11th to 13th February and the 18th to the 22nd from 10am. They will hear about key features of the aged care, quality, safety and complaints system, about how that system works in practice and at a general level. Visit the Hearings page for more information
23/1/2019: Transcript of Preliminary Public Hearing
The transcript of the Preliminary Hearing can be found here https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/hearings/Pages/Transcripts.aspx
8/1/2019: Understanding the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
If you weren't able to make it to the event we co-hosted in December, here's a second chance to hear the speakers and have your questions about the Royal Commission answered. Click on the links below to watch each of the talks.
- Welcome - Jane Mussared, Chief Executive, COTA SA
- Introduction - David Militz, Chief Executive, Carers SA
- Why Speak Out? - Barbara Spriggs, 2018 Senior South Australian of the Year
Or read the transcript of Barbara's talk here
- Everything you need to know about the Royal Commission; What is a Royal Commission, Terms of Reference, timeframes, responsibilities, making a submission - Professor Wendy Lacey, Dean and Head of the School of Law at the University of South Australia Business School
- Making a submission as an older person or family member; what to keep in mind, how to look after yourself, what to expect - Jonathon Main Executive General Manager of Policy and Programs, Relationships Australia SA
Hearings
Submissions
The commission invites members of the public to make submissions with their concerns and experiences. For more information and to make a submission vis it the Royal Commission website:
https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/submissions/Pages/default.aspx