17.7 In implementing reform, the Australian Largely supported. Government should announce a detailed The aged care reform package will be timetable for changes and how the changes underpinned by a 10 year implementation are expected to affect consumers (including plan that will enable immediate carers), providers, workers, and the sector improvements in access and quality for in general. In particular, the Australian consumers while at the same time providing Government should: a clear path to further reform. There will be a substantial review of the reforms after five carefully and fully communicate the years. design, objectives and implications This timeframe responds to calls from of the reform measures stakeholders for certainty about the future be guided by the three-stage direction of aged care reform and for implementation plan listed in sufficient time to adjust to existing arrangements. A 10 year timeframe will schedule A. ensure a smooth transition path that minimises disruption to existing clients. Implementation of the 10 year plan will be overseen by the Aged Care Reform Implementation Council.
17.7 In implementing reform, the Australian Government should announce a detailed timetable for changes and how the changes are expected to affect consumers (including carers), providers, workers, and the sector in general. In particular, the Australian Government should: carefully and fully communicate the design, objectives and implications of the reform measures be guided by the three-stage implementation plan listed in schedule A. Largely supported. The aged care reform package will be underpinned by a 10 year implementation plan that will enable immediate improvements in access and quality for consumers while at the same time providing a clear path to further reform. There will be a substantial review of the reforms after five years. This timeframe responds to calls from stakeholders for certainty about the future direction of aged care reform and for sufficient time to adjust to existing arrangements. A 10 year timeframe will ensure a smooth transition path that minimises disruption to existing clients. Implementation of the 10 year plan will be overseen by the Aged Care Reform Implementation Council.
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