OLDER people, carers and families, as well as aged care workers, providers, experts and peak organisations are invited to have their say on how Star Ratings for residential aged care across Australia are calculated.
Star Ratings can help older people and their families compare the quality of aged care homes and make more informed decisions. Following the commencement of the new Aged Care Act, the Government is changing the way some of the ratings are calculated.
Feedback is sought on how Compliance ratings are calculated, how the Staffing rating is calculated, and additional changes based on early feedback, through an online survey.
To get involved, learn more or to respond to the survey, go to the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care website or type this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/4g8MJzy
On the website, you can read the consultation paper, complete the 15-minute survey, lodge a written submission, and register to participate in a consultation session until December 6. The survey will close on at 5pm on December 13.
Your insights and feedback are critical in shaping the policy and future design of Star Ratings.
