Fix Private Health Insurance for Older Australians – Add your voice and SIGN PETITION HERE
Announcement that Commonwealth Home Support Program will be extented provides much-needed certainty, but the focus must now turn to ensuring the systems deliver for older Australians.
The submission discusses affordability, hidden CHSP waitlists, inadequate consumer protections, the need for real time availability data and ability to book services, price caps, the ability to choose multiple providers, and a commitment to ensure older people receive timely, equitable, and affordable care.
Patricia Sparrow talks about Aged Care Reforms, what older Australians are telling us about their Support at Home experiences and how COTA Australia is advocating for you or your loved ones.
The implementation of the new aged care reforms – including Support at Home – is, so far, falling short of its promises to older Australians, COTA Australia has warned.
COTA Australia welcomes the release of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report into aged care service delivery – including recommendations to improve access to home care and support.
Share your experience with aged care delays. Whether you’re waiting, receiving or have stopped services, your story can help shine a light on the system and amplify the voice of older Australians in Parliament.
Patricia Sparrow CEO invites people to participate and attend the upcoming Support at Home Summit in Sydney on April 2 & 3 2025.
We need strong consumer protections in place – including price caps – to ensure that older people aren’t paying more than they should for their care and support. Older people and their families deserve to know there are strong protections in place so they’re not paying too much for the care they des
In this submission COTA Australia provides recommendations regarding draft rules on Support at Home funding.
This tool was developed to help providers deliver Home Care Packages in line with the Consumer Directed Care principles of choice, flexibility and transparency.
Once you’ve chosen a provider, the next step is working with them to plan your care and before you start discussing a care plan with your provider, it’s a good idea to think about what matters to you and improves your life.
Once you’ve signed your Home Care Agreement, it’s time to relax and to take advantage of the support you’re receiving. Working well with your provider will help you to get the most out of your package.