acia is pleased to release two new Guidelines. Clinical Risk Management for Community Services provides guidance to Service Providers in the community setting on the requirements to proactively manage clinical risks through the development of a Clinical Governance Framework. It aims to ensure t
With aged care clients wanting and having the power of choice, the ability to have better control of their health is more important. Particularly when it comes to better monitoring chronic disease including hypertension, diabetes respiratory and weight conditions. Organisations need to be able to
In 2008, acia pioneered a quality standard and audit scheme, which is now known as the Australian Community Industry Standards (ACIS) 2018. The Australian Community Industry Standards and Scheme focuses on service user outcomes and goals. Our aim is to support the provision of quality services an
At acia, our administrative team has extensive experience in the delivery of quality services. We would like to remind you that we operate an advice line which is absolutely free of charge to acia members, as well as approved certifying body auditors. Applying for membership can really help at yo
NDIS PRICING The NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue 2019–20 came into effect yesterday 1/7/19 and price changes are now live in the NDIS payment system. The NDIA would like to note that there are several important updates since the release of earlier versions of these documents, of which ND
On 29 November 2017, the Victorian Parliament passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017. From 19 June 2019, Victorians at the end of life who are suffering and who meet strict eligibility criteria will be able to request access to voluntary assisted dying. Voluntary assisted dying means admini
NDIS Quality Auditing Update Last week the NDIS Commission communicated some changes to the NDIS Approved Quality Auditors Scheme. Below is a brief summary of those changes which may or may not directly affect service providers. Reduction in minimum audit duration for stage two audit (section 15)
From 1 July 2019, the Australian Government is introducing a new and simpler Charter of Aged Care Rights (the Charter). This will replace the current charters of aged care rights and responsibilities. The Charter aligns with the Aged Care Quality Standards that also commence on 1 July. Commencing
performHR are one of acia’s strategic partners and have provided the following update on the casual conversion clause written May 9th, 2019. Over the last 12 months, there have been many changes regarding what your obligations as an employer are around casual conversion. One of the changes made
The Morrison Government has moved to significantly strengthen the regulations that apply to the use of physical and chemical restraints in aged care homes. They have moved quickly, working with a group of key stakeholders to inform a regulatory approach to minimise the inappropriate use of restr
acia was one of a number of peak organisations that provided a submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee’s inquiry into the effectiveness of the Aged Care Quality Assessment and accreditation framework for protecting residents from abuse and poor practices, as well as ensu
Many people hear the term ‘peak body’ and fail to fully grasp it. Although they may recognise that it refers to a representative entity, they often don’t think much further. acia – the Australian Community Industry Alliance – formerly known as the Attendant Care Industry Association –
The National Disability Agreement was introduced by the Council of Australian Governments, and serves as a high-level agreement between the Australian and state and territory governments. Its purpose is for the provision of disability services. The Productivity Report reviewing the National Disab
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