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It also released the summary report of its recent consultations on the foundations of the new Aged Care Act.
In a joint statement, Council of the Ageing CEO Patricia Sparrow and Older Persons Advocacy Network CEO Craig Gear commented.
“It’s pleasing to see that this report picks up contributions from those who participated in the COTA Australia and OPAN-led forums as well as from our joint submission with 11 other organisations” they said. The new Aged Care Act will inform and govern the future of aged care services in this country.
A team of policy experts from both organisations is currently reviewing the implications of the proposed legislation for older people. They are also working with other community organisations who support older people, carers and the families on a joint submission to government.
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