Date: Monday 16 October 2023 12.30 PM - 1.15 PM AEDT

Who should attend: This online training is relevant to Directors of Boards, members of Committees of Management (including CEOs), and individuals holding governance positions within approved providers of aged care.

From 1 December 2023, approved providers of aged care will be required to change their Governing Body structure and implement new processes. There have been a number of reforms to governance introduced following the Aged Care Royal Commission’s (ACRC) criticisms of the boards of aged care providers. The new Aged Care Act will undoubtedly continue this theme and ratchet up the requirements of Governing Bodies.

In this 45-minute training session, Victor and Anita will cover:
 

• Membership requirements of approved providers’ governing body.

• The Quality Care Advisory Body and the Consumer Advisory Body.

• The governing body’s obligations in relation to the qualifications, skill and experience of staff.

• The Statement of Compliance and what this means.

• Reporting requirements for provider operations.

• Constitutional requirements – what you should & shouldn’t do.

• Obligations of members of the governing body with respect to the Code of Conduct.

• Obligations of the approved provider and the Directors as key personnel, in relation to key personnel suitability.

• Commission Notification Requirements – the key changes & what you will need to report on moving forward.

This training will help you understand the new requirements and what you can do now to prepare ahead of the 1 December 2023 changes to ensure compliance.
 

Opportunity to submit your questions - Q&A

To make the session as interactive as possible, you have the opportunity to submit questions before the training. Please submit any questions to events@rk.com.au.

Your Russell Kennedy Presenters:

Victor Harcourt, Principal at Russell Kennedy Lawyers, is head of the Public Law and Regulatory Compliance team and leads our national Aged Care Law practice. For the last 30 years he has provided legal advice to the aged care industry and litigation services in Royal Commissions, Coronial Inquests, Federal and Supreme Courts, the AAT and other Tribunals. He has produced many leading compliance and templates documents as well as training. He routinely assists with drafting submissions and responses to decisions, advising on the management of disputes, complaints and complex issues. He is currently advising providers about regulatory compliance with providers responsibilities relating to governance, and managing the legal reform agenda.

His extensive knowledge of aged care laws allows him to provide practical and expert advice and representation across a broad range of areas and issues. Victor was named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ (Melbourne) for Health and Aged Care Law in 2014, and for Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law in 2023. He has been recognised by Best Lawyers for expertise in Health & Aged Care Law and Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law for 10 years.

Anita Courtney, Principal in Russell Kennedy’s Aged Care team and is a leading lawyer in the Aged Care area. She assists aged care providers to understand and comply with their responsibilities under the Aged Care Act 1997 and helps providers to deal with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and difficult consumers. She is currently assisting providers in adapting to the latest governance requirements. Anita is passionate about advocating for providers and has been recognised for her expertise in aged care in Doyle’s Guide and by Best Lawyers since 2020.


Online Training Details

We are utilising Zoom to run this webinar. Zoom is free to download and can be viewed from your PC/mobile device.
The Zoom link to log into the live training will be sent to registered attendees before the scheduled start time.
 

DATE: Monday 16 October 2023
TIME: 12.30 PM - 1.15 PM AEDT
PRICE: $95 (Incl. GST)

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