Most older people want to live in their own homes for as long as they can, not in aged care facilities. This can be achieved for many by finding the right combination of formal and informal support for their individual circumstances.
COTA Australia's response to Aged Care Royal Commission Counsel Assisting’s Outline of Proposed New Service Arrangements for Aged Care in the Community and Home
COTA Australia, in partnership with the Older Persons Advocacy Network and 10 other older people and carer organisations, today released their Key Issues Paper in response to the new Aged Care Act Exposure Draft.
This legislation is a significant step forward in responding to certain of the key issues highlighted, and recommendations made, by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.