The HACC Reforms A joint Commonwealth and NSW Government perspective

1. The HACC ReformsA joint Commonwealth and NSW Government perspective

2. The HACC reforms • The Commonwealth will fund services for people 65 and over, or 50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people • The NSW government will fund services for younger people • The changes are about who funds services, not about who can access services • No change to the services at provider level but will mean two separate agreements to deliver services

3. The changes • Happening in stages • Funding will be offered to existing service providers as it is now • Any broader changes won’t happen before 1 July 2015

4. The people you help • Will still be able to access care from you, no matter what their age • No changes envisaged to eligibility criteria before 1 July 2015 • Special needs groups will remain including: • Indigenous people • People living in remote or isolated areas • CALD communities • Dementia • Socially disadvantaged

5. Your staff • The level of funding offered to your organisation will remain the same • Staff will still be needed • Sector support arrangements will continue

6. What’s happening this year • Service delivery continues as usual • Commonwealth and State will talk to service providers about new funding agreements that start on 1 July 2012

7. Working through the funding process • Commonwealth and the NSW Government will jointly communicate with providers throughout the transition period: • Letters of introduction • Letters of intent • Letters of offer and funding agreement

8. Commonwealth Program – from 1 July 2012 • You will continue to get money to do what you do best • On the ground support will continue • Funding conditions

9. NSW Program – from 1 July 2012 • No significant changes prior to 1 July 2015 • NSW considering options for the future community care model for younger people • Consultation with service providers

10. Commonwealth administration • A new manual will be developed • New IT systems will be in place • We will help you change to the new system

11. State administration • Local contract management arrangements will remain in place • Focus on reducing red tape

12. Aged Care Post 2015 • The current HACC Reform sets the stage for future reforms • No decisions made yet • Guided by the Productivity Commission Reports • Caring for Older Australians

13. Key principles • Commonwealth and the NSW Government are committed to a smooth transition • Improved client support and clear pathways • Continuity of care for clients • Minimal disruption for providers

14. Key issues • No requirement to be an approved provider under the Aged Care act after 1 July 2012 • Growth funding and indexation • Reporting arrangements • Commonwealth will fund services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over 50. This will not impact on the services they receive. • Full range of sector support initiatives will continue to be funded

15. Where to go for more information • www.yourhealth.gov.au • www.adhc.nsw.gov.au • Additional contact details on your handouts

16. Questions?