ACT Aged Health Care Services Advisory Council

Date established: September 1999 Terms of operation: N/A

Reports to: Minister for Health, Housing and Community Services

Terms of Reference

The Council will be asked for advice on a range of matters which may include:

coordination of health care services for the aged.

issues of access and equity.

gaps in health care services for the aged.

unmet needs in health care services for the aged.

health services planning for the aged

The Council will assist the Minister and the Department of Health, Housing and Community Care in developing a strategic framework to inform the planning and purchasing of aged health care services with clear timelines for action, implementation and review.

In order to provide this advice to the Minister, the Council will actively seek out the views of people using aged care services and others who are involved in supporting older people. The Council will be guided in its consultation by the ACT Government's Consultation Protocol.

Membership

Member (include title) Position (eg Chair, Remuneration

Member)

Ms Julia Biles Chair Nil

Ms Ann Wentworth AM Deputy Chair Nil

Ms Sallv Koodiaroff Member Nil

Dr David Jarvis Member Nil

Venerable Thich Quan Ba Member Nil

Mr Geoffrey Hardwick Member Nil

Ms Carole Radnedge Member Nil

Ms Helen Bedford Member (ex officio)

Health, Housing &

Community Care

Mr Len Waugh Member (ex officio)

Health & Aged Care (ACT

Office)