The Federal Governments guidelines for community providers insist that they hire only trained and accredited workers. But, in Queensland those providers are permitted, by a legal loophole, to sub-contract non-medical activities, such as bathing and feeding, out to agencies who are not required to provide trained workers. The agencies need only sign a form saying they are "working towards accreditation".
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Aged care reforms likely to be delayed
Leaked documents obtained by media outlet Nine reveal the Government is considering delaying implementation of the new Aged Care Act, currently slated for implementation on 1 July 2024, until next year. The documents list the implementation date as...
