Details of latest Aged Care Taskforce meeting communique

The Aged Care Taskforce has issued its third communique, summarising the meeting held on 22 August in Brisbane. Members considered the financial performance of the sector, increasing costs and the expected increased demand for aged care services in the coming decades, the communique states. The Taskforce also discussed home care, covering topics such as the complexities of the system, and how to support independence and safety in the home. Members held an “initial discussion” about options to address these issues and said that in their next meeting, to be held this month, they will further explore policy options, as well as the outcomes of recent public consultations. The SOURCE reached out to the Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells’ office to find out who attended the August meeting but did not receive a response in time for publication. The SOURCE: The Taskforce’s interim report is due out next month – we will be watching closely for comments on increased consumer contributions as a way to make the aged care system more financially sustainable and equitable – a reform we have been championing for over two years now and which has been strongly supported by members of the Taskforce.