National worker registration scheme feedback

The Australian Government is seeking views on the design of a national registration scheme to support personal care workers employed in aged care, including new training and mandatory minimum qualification requirements.

The Albanese Government is seeking views on the design of a national registration scheme

to support personal care workers employed in aged care, including new training and mandatory minimum qualification requirements.
 
The scheme will support the growth of a strengthened and skilled aged care workforce, where personal care workers are better valued for the important role they perform, and with greater professional development opportunities and improved conditions.
 
It will also play an important role in ensuring aged care is a safe place with appropriate protections for older people.
 
Older people, their friends and family, supporters, advocates, care and support providers and workers, and training organisations and providers are invited to have their say by completing a short survey or providing a written submission by email.
 
This consultation builds on the Albanese Government’s introduction of a Code of Conduct for Aged Care, which commenced 1 December 2022. Compliance with the code ensures safe, respectful and quality care for older people.
 
To find out more, visit Have your say on the design of a national registration scheme for personal care workers in aged care - Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care - Citizen Space
 
The consultation is open from 18 February to 17 April 2025.
 
Quotes attributable to Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells:
 
“The Albanese Government is committed to build a skilled aged care workforce to deliver high-quality care for older people, and more development opportunities for workers.
 
“Noting the significant cross-over in service provision between aged care, disability support and veterans’ care, it is also important to consider how a national scheme could be harmonised across the care and support economy.
 
“I invite you to have your say on the design of a national registration scheme, including training and mandatory minimum qualification requirements, to support personal care workers employed in aged care.”