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As part of the national reform of the cosmetic surgery sector in Australia, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care released the National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards in December 2023. These aim to protect the public from harm and improve the quality of cosmetic surgery in Australia by mitigating risks relating to the delivery of clinical care within cosmetic surgery services.

The proposed new Aged Care Act will include new protections for whistleblowers. Do you have a Whistleblower Protection policy?

The DRC raised concerns about the current responsibilities of support coordinators, the conflict of interest risks, and the quality and consistency of the services being provided.

The Clinical Care Standards address the expected level of care and outcomes when managing specific health conditions. The aim of the Standards is to set out a baseline standard of care and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Levels of adherence to evidence-based care in aged care vary significantly across clinical care areas.

Upholding the human rights of people with disability underpins many of the Disability Royal Commission's recommendations.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission recently released their first report on the common complaints received by the Commission.

Disability Royal Commission Final Report recommendations target a move away from substitute decision-making in favour of supporting participants to make their own decisions wherever possible, increasing participant autonomy.