Australian Aged Care Quality Agency and the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner were also introduced, along with the Aged Care Financing Authority. Phase 2 (2014-15). Financing reforms. This phase included reforms to accommodation payment arrangements, new means testing arrangements and a higher maximum accommodation supplement for new and significantly refurbished homes. Phase 3 (2015-16). Consumer choice. This phase will see further enhancement to the My Aged Care functionality to include standardised assessment and a central record that underpins assessment, referral and service provision, extension of Consumer Directed Care to all existing Home Care Package recipients and the formation of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. Phase 4 (2016-17– 2021-22). Further consumer choice, sustainability and review. Implementation of 2015-16 Budget measures including allowing home care package recipients full choice of preferred provider, the intention to combine the Home Care Package Programme and Commonwealth Home Support Programme into a single program, and the extension of restorative care places. In addition, an independent review of the reforms already introduced is scheduled to table a report in Parliament by August 2017, and further reform is likely to ensure continued sustainability, growth and quality care for older Australians. An Aged Care Sector Statement of Principles was developed by the Aged Care Sector Committee and was endorsed in November 2014 to guide the future direction of aged care reform and to ensure a shared vision for aged care in Australia. The Statement of Principles was developed by representatives of aged care consumers, providers and workers through the Aged Care Sector Committee. The Statement of Principles envisages: consumers who are empowered, able to exercise responsibility, make decisions, and drive competition and quality; a market-based approach enabling services to be responsive to the diversity of older people, innovative, competitive, and where funding follows consumers; and a viable and sustainable system for all where a fit-for-purpose regulatory approach allows flexibility for innovation and Government intervention focuses on areas of potential market failure and consumer protection, including through a strong safety net. The Aged Care Sector Committee is developing a ‘roadmap’ for future reform to help guide the future reform agenda.
Australian Aged Care Quality Agency and the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner were also introduced, along with the Aged Care Financing Authority. Phase 2 (2014-15). Financing reforms. This phase included reforms to accommodation payment arrangements, new means testing arrangements and a higher maximum accommodation supplement for new and significantly refurbished homes. Phase 3 (2015-16). Consumer choice. This phase will see further enhancement to the My Aged Care functionality to include standardised assessment and a central record that underpins assessment, referral and service provision, extension of Consumer Directed Care to all existing Home Care Package recipients and the formation of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. Phase 4 (2016-17– 2021-22). Further consumer choice, sustainability and review. Implementation of 2015-16 Budget measures including allowing home care package recipients full choice of preferred provider, the intention to combine the Home Care Package Programme and Commonwealth Home Support Programme into a single program, and the extension of restorative care places. In addition, an independent review of the reforms already introduced is scheduled to table a report in Parliament by August 2017, and further reform is likely to ensure continued sustainability, growth and quality care for older Australians. An Aged Care Sector Statement of Principles was developed by the Aged Care Sector Committee and was endorsed in November 2014 to guide the future direction of aged care reform and to ensure a shared vision for aged care in Australia. The Statement of Principles was developed by representatives of aged care consumers, providers and workers through the Aged Care Sector Committee. The Statement of Principles envisages: consumers who are empowered, able to exercise responsibility, make decisions, and drive competition and quality; a market-based approach enabling services to be responsive to the diversity of older people, innovative, competitive, and where funding follows consumers; and a viable and sustainable system for all where a fit-for-purpose regulatory approach allows flexibility for innovation and Government intervention focuses on areas of potential market failure and consumer protection, including through a strong safety net. The Aged Care Sector Committee is developing a ‘roadmap’ for future reform to help guide the future reform agenda.