Submissions are being sought from aged care providers following last months announcement of the Aged Care Bill which is currently before a Senate Inquiry. Anyone who wishes to have a say about these proposed reforms, should get in touch with Community Affairs Legislation Committee, although submissions were due to close on 30 September, they are still seeking further input from the community and will accept more submissions

Hearings are scheduled up to 16 October and it is recommended to provide the Committee with submissions by this date to ensure their inclusion in the final report which is due by 31 October 2024.

"I strongly encourage all aged care providers, family members and elderly people in the Parkes electorate to make a submission to this inquiry, voicing your concerns with the issues surrounding these reforms which effect regional services. It’s so important that our regional providers are considered as part of these reforms." says Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton.

For further information, visit: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/AgedCareBill2024 or email [email protected].