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 to support community-led services.
• Ensuring equitable and accessible aged care for all Elders and Older people.
• Addressing unfair compliance burdens on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Providers.
• Reforming banning orders to prevent systemic workforce exclusion.

NATSIAACC calls on the Government to prioritise cultural safety, self-determination, and fairness in aged care reforms. Our Elders and Older people deserve better.

Click here to download a copy of NATSIAACC’s Submission.