Outline of the report
ALRC 72, The Coming of Age: New Aged Care Legislation for the Commonwealth, identifies problems with the outdated and complicated legislation dealing with aged care services, in particular the National Health Act 1953 (Cth) and the Aged and Disabled Persons Care Act 1954 (Cth). The terms of reference required the Commission to report on how new legislation could reflect Commonwealth obligations and policies under international human rights laws.
The report is divided into four parts corresponding to the main issues raised in the terms of reference.
Part I sets out the background and context of the report as well as setting principles for new legislation.
Part II is about access and equity to aged care services. This section deals with issues such as culturally appropriate services for people from non-English speaking and Indigenous backgrounds; financially disadvantaged people; and special needs groups such as those with dementia and disabilities.
Part III examines standards of care, complaints procedures, access to and availability of information about services, and the privacy rights of consumers.
Part IV addresses funding processes, accountability and issues pertaining to the enforcement of funding obligations.
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