A star-rating system for Australia’s aged care facilities is expected to be in place by the end of the year, the federal minister for the portfolio says.
It is part of the government’s push to ensure more transparency and accountability in the sector following the findings of the aged care royal commission.
The system will rate facilities on different aspects of care and services to allow people to choose a home that suits their needs best, Aged Care Minister Anika Wells said.
It comes as the government prepares to submit a proposal on Monday to the Fair Work Commission which is considering whether to lift the pay rates for residential and home care workers….