This section will keep you up to date with news in the palliative care sector. Please note that the links below were current at the time of posting, however links may become obsolete as websites update their content.
The Inspector-General of Aged Care’s report notes that while current reforms are positive, they have not delivered the level of change recommended by the Royal Commission. More work remains to be done.
The experiences of older people living in aged care provide important insights into the quality of services they access. The Residents’ Experience Survey (formerly known as the Consumer Experience Interviews) enables residents to share their views on the quality of care and services they receive.
The 2026 survey is now underway, with at least 20% of residents in each aged care home randomly selected to participate. The feedback collected supports service improvement and contributes to an aged care home’s Star Rating, helping older people and their families make informed choices.
This plan gives an overview of the resources, grouped by topic, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has published to help the aged care sector prepare for the new Aged Care Act.
The Australian Government has announced a $21.5 million investment in scholarships to strengthen the skills and career pathways of the aged care workforce. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to complete qualifications ranging from Certificate III through to masters level, as well as pursue specialised training in clinical leadership, palliative care, dementia care and infection prevention and control.
Aged care workers and nurses can apply for a scholarship at the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners.
The Commission has published a fact sheet about providers’ responsibilities when older people in their care ask for support with voluntary assisted dying.