Aged Care Service in Australia - Framework, Theoretical Basis and Impact

Running head: AGED CARE SERVICE IN AUSTRALIA
Aged Care Service in Australia
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AGED CARE SERVICE IN AUSTRALIA
Executive Summary
The primary purpose of this report is to discuss about the Aged Care service in Australia. It
elaborates on the framework of Aged Care Service within Australia. It talks about the
theoretical underpinnings in relation to the social institution and the effect of aged care
service in the Australian society.

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AGED CARE SERVICE IN AUSTRALIA
Introduction
Welfare services refer to the procedures that helps in covering well-being of the
individuals in the society. Aged Care within Australia refers to provision of the services that
can help in meeting unique needs of the old people living with Australia. It is inclusive of
residential aged care along with home services like that of personal care along with domestic
assistance (Aph.gov.au., 2018). Aged Care Service is instrumental in providing domestic
assistance, respite services, home nursing and social support for the older people in Australia.
This report discusses about the social institution of Aged Care Service in Australia. The
report describes framework in relation to Aged Care Service in Australia. It talks about the
effect of this social institution on that of the Australian society.
Framework of Aged Care Service
The community in Australia can be said to be diverse and the Aged Care Diversity
Framework helps in looking after the needs of the different diversities present in Australia.
Aged Care Diversity Framework helps in addressing the gaps in relation to Aged Care in the
Australian system. Framework helps in the identification of common barriers in relation to
Aged Care service existing in Australia (Aihw.gov.au., 2018). The framework acts as an
important step that helps in the creation of a more inclusive future for the aged care service of
Australia. Older people living within Australia reveal diversity characteristic along with life
experiences. This framework helps in ensuring quality service to the older people in
Australia. The aged care system has evolved in Australia that helps in offering increased
choice to the consumers. Person centred care are provided with the help of this framework
that helps in meeting the unique needs of the individuals in the society. Diversity helps in
bring great advantages to the society and the tailored aged care service helps in giving greater
control to the consumers pertaining to their care (Chan & Chan, 2018) The framework of the