The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIAACC) has been given the opportunity to provide a powerful submission to the Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-Led Review of the Closing the Gap Agreement. NATSIAACC highlights a critical oversight in the current framework—the complete absence of a dedicated target focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … Read More

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIAACC) welcomes the opportunity to submit a submission in response to the proposed National Registration Scheme for Personal Care Workers in Aged Care. This submission highlights the critical importance of embedding cultural safety, community leadership, and self-determination in all aspects of Aged Care workforce reform. NATSIAACC advocates for … Read More

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIAACC) has made a formal submission in response to the Australian Government’s Stage 4a release of new aged care rules. These rules, set to take effect from 1 July 2025, introduce critical changes to place allocation, obligations and funding for Providers. NATSIAACC’s submission highlights deep concerns about the … Read More

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIACC) has released its official election statement ahead of the 3 May 2025 federal election, calling for all parties to have stronger commitments to culturally safe and equitable aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and Older People, community-controlled organisations, and communities. Click here to download … Read More

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIAACC) has submitted critical recommendations on the Aged Care Rules: Stage 2c Release – Chapter 4 and 6 Rules to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders receive culturally safe, trauma-aware, and healing-informed care. Key recommendations include: Embedding cultural competence in aged care regulations. Strengthening funding models … Read More

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIAACC) has provided a submission on the Release 3 – Provider Obligations under Chapter 3 of the new Aged Care Act, highlighting key concerns and recommendations to ensure culturally safe, trauma-aware, and healing-informed aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and Older Persons. The submission critiques … Read More

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (‘NATSIAACC’) welcomes the release of the Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People report by Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, Andrea Kelly. This important report, submitted to the Government, highlights key findings and recommendations based on extensive feedback from older Aboriginal and Torres Strait … Read More

NATSIAACC appreciates the opportunity to submit feedback to the Attorney-General’s Department on the draft National Plan to End Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024–2034. To inform this submission, NATSIAACC consulted with its Members to gather their insights and perspectives. We invite you to review our submission and recommendations to the Attorney-General’s Department regarding the draft National Plan. Click here … Read More

NATSIAACC has welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on the new Aged Care Act Bill 2024 which was presented to Parliament on 12 September 2024. We have reviewed the Aged Care Act Bill in-depth and have made recommendations, in addition to the previous submissions made in relation to the Act (Foundations and … Read More