Aged Care Act Survey How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements in regards to the Act? Question Title * 1. STATEMENT: Skilled and qualified workers are important to provide high-quality care for older Australians Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 2. BACKGROUND: The Royal Commission recommended a registration scheme that would include a minimum Cert III qualification, and ongoing training. Currently, the Act only introduces worker screening to check work and criminal history. The Government is consulting soon on the qualification and training scheme for personal care workers. STATEMENT: A positive worker registration scheme that includes a minimum Cert III qualification and ongoing training will support skills and development and will value the care profession. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 3. BACKGROUND: The new Code of Conduct for Aged Care began in December 2022. The new Act is proposing penalties for breaches by workers of the Code of Conduct of up to $48,077 as well as a new Worker Screening List that will exclude certain workers based on previous conduct.STATEMENT: I am concerned about the liability under the code of conduct for workers. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 4. STATEMENT: All aged care workers in the aged care sector should be subject to the same minimum level of regulation to ensure high-quality care. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 5. Any company providing services (including online platforms such as Mable) in the aged care sector should be subject to the same minimum level of regulation to ensure high-quality care. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 6. The Aged Care Royal Commission handed down its report in Jan 2021, three years ago. How do you think aged care has changed in this time? Question Title * 7. What still needs to be done to improve the aged care sector? Question Title * 8. What type of aged care setting do you work in? Residential Home care Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Have you worked through a digital platform? Yes No Question Title * 10. If yes, do you have any opinions on digital platforms or experiences working on the platform that you would like to share? Question Title * 11. Do you work mainly in: a capital city a regional town a rural or remote area Question Title * 12. On what basis are you employed in your main role in the aged care sector? Permanent/ongoing Fixed-term contract Casual Self-employed/freelance/independent contractor Question Title * 13. Approximately how many hours do you work per week? 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51+ Question Title * 14. Do you identify as: Female Male Non-binary / other identity Prefer not to say Question Title * 15. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Question Title * 16. What state or territory do you work in? NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ACT Question Title * 17. Do you identify as any of the following? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person who speaks a language other than English at home Person on a temporary visa Question Title * 18. Are you happy to be contacted by us to share further details? If so, please leave your email and phone number. Done