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6 November, 2025
Health board ‘actively working’ to implement care changes
EWHS has said it was actively working to ensure it is well-prepared to implement the requirements of the new Aged Care Act, both through residential and community-based services.
EAST Wimmera Health Service Board of directors last week discussed a wide range of strategic, operational, and governance matters, with a strong focus on future planning and service improvement.
In a statement released after the meeting, the board said: “The Federal Government introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to Parliament on September 12, 2024. It passed Parliament on November 25, 2024 and will become the new Aged Care Act from November 1, 2025.
“The new Act introduces a rights-based framework for the delivery of aged care which focuses on the people accessing funded aged care services, and their rights in relation to that care.”
EWHS has said it was actively working to ensure it is well-prepared to implement the requirements of the new Aged Care Act, both through residential and community-based services.
Through ongoing reviews of aged care standards, gap analysis reporting, and strategic planning, it is aligning its practices with the forthcoming legislative changes.
EWHS said it is commitment to continuous improvement and compliance reflects its dedication to delivering safe, high-quality care to older Australians across the communities.
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