The current aged care reforms stem from legislation passed in 2012. The reform agenda is primarily focused on providing an aged care system that provides increased capacity for older people to stay at home and have a choice of supports that suits their needs and preferences.
The empowered consumer is coming and there is considerable evidence already that many are able to negotiate the services that they want and need. Many are doing this because service providers are enabling consumers to be empowered.
The current aged care reforms stem from legislation passed in 2012. The reform agenda is primarily focused on providing an aged care system that provides increased capacity for older people to stay at home and have a choice of supports that suits their needs and preferences.