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Release of resources for the aged care sector

By mpconsulting

mpconsulting is proud to have worked closely with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) in developing foundational guidance pieces about the Code of Conduct for Aged Care, the Serious Incident Response Scheme for providers of home services and the various governance responsibilities, including requirements about the membership of a provider’s governing body, advisory bodies, staff competencies, suitability of key personnel, and more. On the basis of this work, the Commission has created a series of resources designed. Read more...

Helping to develop a new National Dementia Action Plan

By mpconsulting

Australia's upcoming National Dementia Action Plan will be shaped by the wisdom, experiences and aspirations of those living with dementia, their carers and families.  The mpconsulting team are honoured to be supporting the Department of Health and Aged Care in the development of a new ten-year Plan that will guide action on dementia. The Plan is a joint initiative between the Australian Government with state and territory governments. It will provide a vision where Australians understand dementia, people living with. Read more...

Consultation open on the revised Standards for RTOs

By mpconsulting

The mpconsulting team is delighted to be advising on the all-important national skills reform agenda. We have been hard at work with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and key stakeholders developing draft revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations. The draft standards seek to provide clear expectations for quality training provision to drive better outcomes for learners, employers, and the broader community. The draft revised Standards for RTOs are now out for consultation with a supporting consultation paper and. Read more...

Lifting the bar on quality in aged care

By mpconsulting

The whole of Australia is invested in safe and quality aged care that we can have trust and confidence in. Driven by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, major changes to aged care policy, programs and regulation are underway. mpconsulting is pleased to be working on these important aged care reforms, including the development of strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.  We are looking forward to hearing from older people, their families and carers, First. Read more...

Publication of final report on Review of the (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011

By mpconsulting

mpconsulting has concluded its independent review of the operation of the co-regulatory arrangements established by the National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011 (the UPM NEPM) and the Australian Packaging Covenant (the Covenant). The aim of the Review was to identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the UPM NEPM and Covenant in achieving the national environment protection goals set out within them. Recommendations for reform are designed to ensure that the scheme is fit-for-purpose into the. Read more...