Policy and advocacy hub

Our reports and position statements are based on existing evidence, staff and member expertise, and discussions in various AAG forums.

Through our policy work, we provide information and advice to the community and government on issues of importance to our members, both researchers and practitioners in ageing and aged care. 

A full list of publications produced by AAG, including background papers, workshop reports, position statements, ‘how to’ guides and flyers, are available for viewing and download on the AAG Reports Page.  

Our Policy and Research team leads the coordination and development of submissions and other advocacy materials to promote AAG and share policy objectives among members and stakeholders. This includes submissions made to Federal and State governments, Senate Inquiries and other government and non-government agencies on issues and influences related to ageing and the health and wellbeing of older adults.

All AAG submissions are available on the AAG Resources page. You can also access our most recent submissions via the links below:

Northern Territory Planning Commission’s ‘Big Thinking about Smaller Homes’ consultation

Transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to the Support at Home (S@H) Program

Senate Community Affairs References Committee - Aged Care Service Delivery Inquiry

Inspector General of Aged Care on the Implementation of the Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations

Aged Care Bill to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee for Inquiry

Review of MBS Health Assessment Items

New Aged Care Act Exposure Draft

Aged Care Act

Aged care funding principles

IHACPA consultation on pricing framework for residential care

We invite our members and other stakeholders to inform and strengthen our responses to consultations, submissions, policy position statements and other advocacy materials.

Our policy drop-in "Pulse Check" and "Buzz" sessions are designed to discuss current consultation opportunities. Previous areas of focus have included a submission to the Inspector-General of Aged Care on the Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations; Final Report of the Aged Care Taskforce; guidance materials for the Aged Care Quality Standards; and the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions.

We advertise these opportunities in advance via the AAG Community. AAG members can also email their feedback to [email protected] if unable to attend an online session.  

We attend meetings, forums and consultations to represent the work of AAG and our members, including but not limited to: