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

NATSIAACC has welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care on the Review: Administratiopn of My Aged Care. NATSIAACC consulted with its Members which are largely aged care providers to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as well as other health and aged care peak organisations and stakeholders. Click here to download a … Read More

NATSIAACC is supporting and advocating for the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner with the role to be established permanently in statute. NATSIAACC consulted with its Members which are largely aged care providers to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as well as other health and aged care peak organisations and stakeholders. Click here to … Read More