The Aged Care Transition Taskforce (ACTT) has released a summary of what was discussed at its inaugural meeting, held on 28 November 2024.
According to the communiqué, members discussed the importance of having a central point of contact where the sector can communicate implementation issues.
Members also took "a deep dive” into the data and digital roadmap and considered the timeline for and consultation on the Aged Care Rules.
They also considered feedback already received from providers and discussed strategies to address confusion and concern about system requirements and potential implementation timeframes.
Members agreed that the Taskforce workplan through to 30 June 2025 would be structured around five key themes:
- data and digital,
- New Aged Care Act Rules,
- funding and fee structure,
- education and training, and
- communication and change management.
Among the 15 in attendance at the meeting were:
- Anne Burgess AM, Chair
- Michael Lye, Deputy Chair and now former Deputy Secretary Ageing and Aged Care with the Department of Health and Aged Care;
- Janet Anderson, Commissioner of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission;
- Simon Miller, CEO of Anglicare; and
- Tom Symondson, CEO of Ageing Australia (formerly named Aged and Community Care Providers Association).
The ACTT will meet fortnightly, with the next meeting to be held 11 December 2024 (today).
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells announced the ACTT last month when announcing $10,000 grants to help residential care and home care operators cover the costs of developing the IT systems needed for the aged care reforms.
You can read the full summary of the ACTT meeting here.
