Australia’s aged care reforms are the most significant change to residential care food standards in decades. This opening keynote, delivered by Jessica Zilujko, Director of the Food, Nutrition and Dining Unit in the Chief Clinical Advisor Division of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, provides an update on the reforms, exploring what’s working, what is challenging for the sector and new initiatives that have emerged.

Key takeaways:

• Direct insights from the government on the objectives and intentions behind the reforms
• How reforms are shaping food, nutrition and dining standards and foodservice expectations
• Clarity on compliance requirements and regulatory priorities
• Practical guidance for aligning operations with national policy while delivering person-centred care for older people.
• Where to find up to date resources and information to support continued capability uplift in
  food, nutrition and dining for older people