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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Australian Nursing Federation - Vic Branch (PDF - 117k)

Submission DR603 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


Had many benefits, including increasing job satisfaction of personal care workers and improving their skills” (Productivity Commission, 2011, page 357). ... the adequacy of skill mix and staffing levels and nursing and PCW job satisfaction.

Date received: 21 Mar 2011

KinCare (PDF - 408k)

Submission DR578 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


In employment services, Centrelink acts as a default gateway to job services, but unemployed people can also approach other organisations in the Job Network for assistance. ... The Department of Health and Ageing is also presently conducting a review of

Date received: 21 Mar 2011

Aged and Community Services Australia (PDF - 630k)

Submission DR730 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


to reflect costs; expertise in managing the undeniable links between ageing, mental health and disability; ... independent of Government, and be undertaken either by the AACRC or other relevant body.

Date received: 25 Mar 2011

Medical Technology Association of Australia (PDF - 189k)

Submission DR597 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


Hospitals Reform Commission – June 2009. 2. Isbister H. Critical health problem in nursing jobs. ... Wong, Y.K. Elderly persons’perception and acceptance of using wireless sensor networks to assist healthcare.

Date received: 21 Mar 2011

Northside Community Forum Inc (PDF - 202k)

Submission DR683 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


It is important for services with the capacity to conduct assessment and review be supported to continue this function. ... Create an independent complaints handling process which is separate from the funding and policy department.

Date received: 21 Mar 2011

United Voice - NSW (LHMU) (PDF - 760k)

Submission DR845 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


This agreement should follow a review of the adequacy of industry VET programs. ... As such, it is necessary to review that reform process from the workers perspective.

Date received: 7 Apr 2011

Municipal Association of Victoria (PDF - 376k)

Submission DR822 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


The MAV supports the need for pricing review and the principle that the supply of services should be uncapped and provided to meet assessed need. ... based information and needs identification services, and that the existing network of assessment

Date received: 29 Mar 2011

Angela Smith (PDF - 75k)

Submission DR649 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


26. Sadly, after all the time and money spent on your Aged Care review, the same propaganda. ... 44. We already have students moving in and providing companionship and odd jobs in return for.

Date received: 11 Feb 2011