Thursday Three - 06 February 2025 

• Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

• Consultation: Draft National Allied Health Workforce Strategy

• Boost Your Career with a Health Industry Scholarship

Reminder: AAG Member Survey is now open!

Help AAG understand your membership needs and how to provide you with the best value.

The survey should only take 10 minutes and closes at 5pm AEDT on 12th February 2025.

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

The current #AgedCareQualityStandards will be strengthened as part of the new Aged Care Act and regulatory model. 

The strengthened Quality Standards will commence from 1 July 2025, in line with the new #AgedCareAct with the existing Standards remaining in effect until then.

To prepare the aged care sector for the upcoming changes, the #AgedCare #QualityAndSafety Commission is implementing the Stronger Standards, Better Aged Care Program. The program will build awareness and capability, simplify processes and resources, and change the way quality is assessed within the aged care sector.

Read the full Stronger Standards, Better Aged Care Program Vision Statement for more details.

Consultation: Draft National Allied Health Workforce Strategy

The Department of Health and Aged Care has developed a Draft National #AlliedHealth #WorkforceStrategy as per recommendation by the Independent review of Australia's regulatory settings relating to overseas health practitioners Final Report.

The Draft Strategy highlights the importance of government, universities, allied health peak bodies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, and other sector partners, working together to improve allied health #WorkforcePlanning across Australia.

The document is now at the stage where more feedback is needed, with a survey released for anyone with an interest in the allied health workforce to contribute to the future development of the Draft Strategy.

The survey will remain open until 3 March 2025. You can provide feedback and support this vital document at: https://healthau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezatHpwBNqV9XAa.

Copies of the draft document and further information available at: Consultation: Draft National Allied Health Workforce Strategy - Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care - Citizen Space.

Boost Your Career with a Health Industry Scholarship 

Women & Leadership Australia is offering scholarships to support women to access world-class leadership and workplace skill development programs.

Professional development designed for you:

• Balance Life & Learning: Flexible part-time delivery fits your busy schedule.
• Essential Work Skills: Combine cutting-edge theory with practical application.
• Targeted Growth: Choose from 4 leadership and workplace skill development courses.

Partial scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are available to support women at all levels, from entry-level to senior executives.

Learn more and apply now by Friday, 28 March 2025 at www.wla.edu.au/industry/health/.