by Sara Byers | Nov 11, 2020 | Newsletter
The Australian Government has two initiatives that should be of interest to Boards and Executives across aged care. The first is the Business Advisory Service (BAS) that is delivered by PwC who will review providers that are experiencing financial stress and are... by Sara Byers | Nov 11, 2020 | Newsletter
After two years, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has held its final hearings with Counsel Assisting making submissions to the Commissioners on what its final recommendations should/could be. While much of the media focus was on the divergent... by Sara Byers | Nov 5, 2020 | Newsletter
Update on transitioning arrangements for residential aged care facilities (RACFs) LASA has received many Member questions and queries across all of the States and Territories about the transitioning process for RACFs who have participants funded under the NDIS. We... by Sara Byers | Oct 22, 2020 | Newsletter
Update on the Transitioning Arrangements for Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) As of 1 December 2020, Residential Aged Care providers who support a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant will automatically be deemed as a registered provider... by Sara Byers | Oct 22, 2020 | Newsletter
The HCP payments in arrears measure announced in the 2020-21 Budget will commence on 1 January 2021. Two Bills currently before Parliament will support implementation of the measure, aimed at reducing prudential risk and increasing consumer protection: Phase 1 (Bill... by Sara Byers | Oct 7, 2020 | Newsletter
The Medical Research Future Fund or MRFF was established in 2015 by the Australian Government to support long-term investment in Australian Health and Medical Research. In September 2020, the Government announced $25 million of MRFF funding for research into the safe... 
