How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements in regards to the Act?

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* 1. STATEMENT: Skilled and qualified workers are important to provide high-quality care for older Australians

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* 2. BACKGROUND: The Royal Commission recommended a registration scheme that would include a minimum Cert III qualification, and ongoing training. Currently, the Act only introduces worker screening to check work and criminal history.

The Government is consulting soon on the qualification and training scheme for personal care workers. 

STATEMENT: A positive worker registration scheme that includes a minimum Cert III qualification and ongoing training will support skills and development and will value the care profession.

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* 3. BACKGROUND: The new Code of Conduct for Aged Care began in December 2022. The new Act is proposing penalties for breaches by workers of the Code of Conduct of up to $48,077 as well as a new Worker Screening List that will exclude certain workers based on previous conduct.

STATEMENT: I am concerned about the liability under the code of conduct for workers.

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* 4. STATEMENT: All aged care workers in the aged care sector should be subject to the same minimum level of regulation to ensure high-quality care.

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* 5. Any company providing services (including online platforms such as Mable) in the aged care sector should be subject to the same minimum level of regulation to ensure high-quality care.

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* 6. The Aged Care Royal Commission handed down its report in Jan 2021, three years ago.
How do you think aged care has changed in this time?

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* 7. What still needs to be done to improve the aged care sector?

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* 8. What type of aged care setting do you work in?

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* 9. Have you worked through a digital platform?

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* 10. If yes, do you have any opinions on digital platforms or experiences working on the platform that you would like to share?

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* 11. Do you work mainly in:

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* 12. On what basis are you employed in your main role in the aged care sector?

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* 13. Approximately how many hours do you work per week?

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* 14. Do you identify as:

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* 15. What is your age?

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* 16. What state or territory do you work in?

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* 17. Do you identify as any of the following?

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* 18. Are you happy to be contacted by us to share further details? If so, please leave your email and phone number.

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