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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.

Blake Dawson (PDF - 657k)

Submission 465 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


It should extend beyond accommodation and care services to take into account the social needs and networks of older persons. ... 1 Universal Design Principles have been developed by the Australian Network for Universal Housing Design.

Date received: 8 Oct 2010

South Australian Government (PDF - 128k)

Submission 336 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


Essentially this is a component of 2 Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument 2010. ... There is a need to review the appropriateness and availability of existing services and plan for increasing demand.

Date received: 5 Aug 2010

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

Benetas (PDF - 415k)

Submission 141 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


by our ‘Life Tracker’system — just one of the many technological innovations which will be in operation across our service network. ... Case study one:. • J is a 78-year-old woman who lives alone in an independent living unit.

Date received: 29 Jul 2010

Uniting Care Ageing NSW (PDF - 649k)

Submission 369 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


Australia. Over recent years, UC Ageing has undertaken a significant and wide-ranging review of the services it provides. ... services could be funded by a State Area Health Service or Local Health Network).

Date received: 13 Aug 2010

Victoria Government (PDF - 746k)

Submission 420 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


When self-responsibility for care ‘falls short’, families and community networks would form the first and critical tier of support. ... client empowerment, problem solving, decision making, goal setting, action planning, and monitoring/ review.

Date received: 8 Sep 2010

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

Municipal Association of Victoria (PDF - 318k)

Submission 333 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


make the Independent Living Centres more accessible in regions (currently only in Melbourne). ... loan assistance to purchase vehicles necessary to perform their jobs, combining working and studying etc.

Date received: 9 Aug 2010

J Michael Wynne (PDF - 672k)

Submission 368 for Caring For Older Australians View full list


A recent review by an independent outside appointee, Professor Walton, was very critical of the processes and advised major changes26. ... Many have therefore been encouraged by the recent independent complaints review and the prospect of another totally

Date received: 9 Aug 2010