With the Aged Care Taskforce handing its interim advice to Government this month and a raft of reforms still on the way, there has never been a more important time for the sector to support a strong peak body and attend its flagship event.

Next week, the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) will host its National Conference from 25-27 October in Adelaide with over 1,900 delegates (as of yesterday) in attendance – breaking last year’s record 1,600 attendees.

The 2022 event was the first major appearance for incoming CEO Tom Symondson – 12 months on, the sector should be congratulating him on the progress that ACCPA has made in consolidating the future direction of the sector.

Since then, Tom and ACCPA have advocated tirelessly to restore respect and trust in Australia’s aged care system, and drive a national discussion around Plan B, or increased consumer contributions for aged care accommodation and daily living services.

The sector is now just six weeks away from December when the Taskforce – which counts Tom among its members – is expected to present its final package of options and recommendations to the Government.

As we report in this issue, even the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recognised the importance of the peak body, granting an extension for submissions to its aged care work value case to accommodate the ACCPA Conference.

The SOURCE: With no livestreaming or recording of the sessions, providers will have to attend the ACCPA Conference in person to hear the latest updates from the peak body and speakers, including Aged Care Minister Anika Wells.