NEW LAWS TO LIFT AGED CARE STANDARDS

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group

NEW LAWS TO LIFT AGED CARE STANDARDS

12 September 2024

Perth-based family owned-aged care provider, Hall & Prior has welcomed the new Aged Care Act as the next step in high quality aged care for all Australians – to the benefit of those in care, their friends, families and the sector more broadly.

“As aged care providers, it is our responsibility to embrace the reform and to ensure that every Australian receives quality care, choice and compassion in their later years,” said Mr Graeme Prior, Chief Executive.

“While many of the changes are already incorporated in our daily practices, like all providers, we will look at gaps and adapt accordingly.

“Hall & Prior supported the establishment of the Aged Care Royal Commission to take a microscope to sector standards, accountability and oversight arrangements; and we remain leaders in the call for reflection and improvement.

“The Aged Care Act is a significant step forward and we see Hall & Prior as the champions of change in this arena.  As professionals we will embrace the change as we continue to strive for improvement.”

The Aged Care Act passed through the Australian Parliament today.  It is designed to strengthen Australia's aged care system and ensure people who access Australian Government-funded aged care services are able to enjoy the quality of life they deserve. The laws are due to come into effect on 1 July 2025.

Hall & Prior is a family-owned aged care provider operating 36 residential aged care homes, with in-home and community care programmes across Western Australia and New South Wales.

To find out more about Hall & Prior go to hallprior.com.au

Media contact: Fiona Prior, 08 9321 1388 / 0439 514 445