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"We need skilled health workers now if we are to get our system back on its feet." Read VHA CEO Tom Symondson's latest opinion-editorial on the need to address ongoing health sector staff shortages: ow.ly/Riky50JSp0S

ACCPA Chairman Dr Graeme Blackman AO is pleased to announce Tom Symondson, CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association, has been appointed inaugural Chief Executive Officer of ACCPA. Read the media release here > accpa.asn.au/media-releases… #agedcare

As the flag is lowered to half mast over Windsor Castle an incredible rainbow appears over the castle, for a few minutes and then just like that it was gone….

The new Star Rating System will soon be available to view on My Aged Care. ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson says "we're welcoming the release of the star ratings... The very positive news is that we've got 90% of facilities, three stars or above". > ow.ly/L1su50LZ5aV #agedcare

Great morning at @ACCPAAustralia first #careandageingwellexpo in @Melb_exibitRblx . Lovely to catch up with Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians and David Mann from 3AW.

This is your chance to be a part of the ACCPA team and make meaningful change in the #agedcare sector. #joinourteam ACCPA Concierge > ow.ly/qeGn50MSB8F Federal Government Relations Manager > ow.ly/1Ubx50MSB8G Media & Public Relations Manager > ow.ly/u5RH50MSB8x

Really fantastic to catch up with Anika Wells MP this morning in Parliament. Lots of ground covered not least implementation of 15% work value case and 24/7 Registered Nurses - also got to talk through a range of things covered in our @ACCPAAustralia budget submission.

Tom Symondson says, “We welcome Anika Wells MP’ acknowledgement this week that some providers will not meet the 1 July deadline to have RNs on site 24/7 and we want to work with the government to ensure residents continue to receive quality care. > bit.ly/24-7-RNs #agedcare

The Albanese Government is working with the aged care sector to improve the quality of care for older people. I recently met the independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission to seek assurances about how they’ll be regulating 24/7 nursing and care minutes.

The Albanese Government has announced that it will fund (in full) a 15% pay increase for more than 250,000 #agedcare workers from 1 July 2023. ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson spoke with ABC News on the topic > ow.ly/pJqb50Ofl2c Read ACCPA's media release > ow.ly/2s3s50Ofl2b

ACCPA welcomes the federal Budget’s $12.4 billion investment into the aged care sector, which helps to ease the immediate financial and workforce pressures being experienced by aged care providers. Tom Symondson View the media release > ow.ly/Z9hz50OjYn4

Delighted to be present for Anika Wells MP first National Press Club speech, to hear about her ambition for aged care and to announce membership of the Aged Care Taskforce, which I’m proud to say includes me. Honoured to play my part in a sustainable future for aged care @ACCPAAustralia

Yesterday, ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson was featured on ABC News TV to discuss the delays in the payment of COVID-19 grants. Tom once again highlighted the importance of the required funding to maintain high-quality care for older Australians. View here > abc.net.au/news/2023-07-2…

How do you think aged care should be funded? The Aged Care Taskforce is calling for public submissions. Have your say at the link below. agedcareengagement.health.gov.au/taskforce/

Released today, the report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) highlights the pressing need for workforce reform and the essential role of the Aged Care Taskforce, as emphasised by our CEO, Tom Symondson. CEDA Read more > accpa.asn.au/media-releases…

Our #ACCPANC23 is fast approaching! Join us for three days of thought-provoking discussions on the future of aged care > conference.accpa.asn.au/2023-conferenc… Get your ticket today > conference.accpa.asn.au/2023-national-… Our conference is proudly sponsored by DementiaSupportAustralia. #AgeofChange #AgedCare

"The Taskforce is an incredible opportunity for our sector and is a big deal, that’s not lost on any of us." Tom Symondson ACCPA CEO. #ACCPANC23 #AgeOfChange

Day 2 at #ACCPANC23 has kicked off! Opening address by our CEO Tom Symondson "I feel so much pride in this sector. I've travelled across Australia and I've been able to spend time with many of you, and it's given me a real appreciation for your resilience and care."

We’re in the age of change. Now more than ever, I'm excited about the future of aged care and how it can serve older Australians @ACCPAAustralia

The Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing #AgedCare Taskforce Final Report as now been released. Watch our CEO Tom Symondson's interview on ABC News for more information.