AGED CARE NATIONAL WORKER REGISTRATION SCHEME

The Australian Government is implementing a national worker registration scheme to support the aged care sector. The scheme will support the professionalisation of workers and ensure there are appropriate protections for older people receiving aged care services.

A staged approach to implementation, where elements of the scheme are rolled out progressively, has been adopted to support worker and sector readiness.

In February 2025 the government requested feedback and comments on the design of the scheme as well as training and skills requirements.

The HSU’s submission is available here.

The Government will consider the feedback from the consultation process as they continue to develop the approach to a national registration scheme. Read the consultation summary report here.

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