Despite the area of health care that we may choose to work in, you will be bound to hear questions about this national campaign. This campaign is focused on uniting Australians to solve the issues facing aged care. The key themes of choice, access and sustainability are not new having been espoused by the major peak industry bodies, many of whom are identified as being key supporters of this campaign . The Grand Vision which underpins the media focused public awareness campaign states;
Every older Australian is able to live with dignity and Independence in a place of their choosing with a choice of appropriate and affordable support and care services as and when they need them.
The Grand Plan short term action recommendations include;
- An independent study of the cost of care to be undertaken
- Increase funding for residential & community care by restoring/ extending CAP (or a similar mechanism)
- Flexible payment options for accommodation which include refundable accommodation deposits for high care, removing the distinction between high and low care, increasing accommodation charges ,linking the accommodation subsidy for concessional residents to the real costs of providing accommodation
- Creating one community care program
- Addressing workforce issues-attracting and retaining staff
- The ability to send electronic postcards to older people you know which in turn auto generates an email to the person receiving the post cards MP
- An email to the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader and the ministers and opposition spokespeople for health and aging regarding the concerns outlined in the campaign.
No comments:
Post a Comment