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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.

The Benevolent Society (PDF - 434k)

Submission 252 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


as they age and maintain their social networks and potential sources of informal care. ... greater investment in social housing for older people, including in ‘independent living units’.

Date received: 1 Aug 2010

Macular Degeneration Foundation (PDF - 266k)

Submission 437 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


Low Vision Services (Low Vision Assessment &. Independent Living Services). Education, Vocational Training &Employment. ... a) Low vision services (including information, assessment and training in independent daily living);.

Date received: 3 Sep 2010

Australian Nursing Federation (PDF - 4507k)

Submission 469 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


of the campaign who feature on the campaign DVD:. Alba Vignolo AIN Brisbane More than a job “It’s more than a job. ... needs to be done about the pay issue. The job is physically,

Date received: 21 Oct 2010

Frontier Services (PDF - 454k)

Submission 323 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


As a part of the UnitingCare Australia network we also acknowledge the work of other parts of that network in response to this Inquiry. ... Frontier Services welcomes the opportunity for the independent view of the Commission to take forward solutions

Date received: 5 Aug 2010

Blue Care (PDF - 704k)

Submission 254 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


Blue Care recommends that reform of community care funding include:. • Regular review of HACC contracts:. ... A workplace that provides training, job flexibility and competitive remuneration (parity with the acute sector). •

Date received: 30 Jul 2010

Retirement Village Association (PDF - 514k)

Submission 424 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


Enabling residents to establish new social networks, the health and wellbeing benefits of which are significant;. • ... The Accreditation process is built around 27 rigorous standards and independent assessment by surveyors.

Date received: 2 Sep 2010

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

Lesbian and Gay Solidarity (Melbourne) (PDF - 93k)

Submission 115 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


Review Project because we consider them to be relevant to this Productivity Commission Inquiry. ... Accreditation Review and Risk Analysis Section,. Department of Health and Ageing, MDP 68,.

Date received: 28 Jul 2010

Australian Nursing Federation (PDF - 120k)

Submission 327 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


17 That an independent Aged Care Complaints Commission be established with an Aged. ... posed in the December 2009 Discussion Paper: Review of the Aged Care Funding.

Date received: 30 Jul 2010