The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has launched a national survey to conduct a ‘pulse check’ of the aged care sector and understand the impact of recent and ongoing reforms from the perspective of those who work within it.
In 2021, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety put forward a list of 148 recommendations to the Australian Government to address widespread and longstanding concerns about the standard of care provided to older Australians accessing aged care services.
The Government has committed to, and begun implementing, many of these reforms, including the introduction of mandated minimum direct care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse coverage in residential care facilities, the establishment of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) case-mix funding model, and the development of a new Aged Care Act.
Despite this, the real-world impact of these reforms on workload, staff support, and the quality of care delivered in day-to-day practice remains unclear. To investigate this, the ANMF is launching a national aged care survey to better understand the effects of recent reforms from the perspective of those working in the sector.
The anonymous online survey aims to capture the workforce’s views and experiences across key areas of staffing levels, skill mix, funding, consumer safety, worker safety, and clinical safety.
The survey is open until the 24th of November and should take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. To be eligible, you must be aged 18 years or older and work in the aged care sector. The survey is open to both ANMF members and non-members, and we encourage you to share the survey link with your colleagues in aged care.
The information gathered will inform the ANMF’s advocacy for stronger workforce protections and better-resourced, safer aged care services. By participating, aged care staff can ensure their voices are included in shaping the future direction of the sector.
For more information and to access the survey, please click here
