Minister for Aged Care Senator Richard Colbeck (pictured inset) says the AN-ACC trial and the 2020 ACAR– due to open this month – will also be postponed for at least six months.
Minister Colbeck said the Government has already committed $4.6 million to the AN-ACC trial with more than 7,000 assessments completed across 120 facilities – but it would not be rolled out at any new sites until further notice.
“So far, the trial has provided valuable information and insights into the AN-ACC assessment process and I know many facilities are still eager to participate when it recommences at a later date,” he said.
The 2020 ACAR is also off until further notice with the Government to work with the aged care peaks and other stakeholders on new timing for the next release of aged care beds.
