Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) and the Case Management
Society of Australia (CMSA) have jointly developed and released "Case
Management; A Discussion Paper".
The paper highlights the important role of case management within the aged
and community care service system and identifies its benefits for individual
clients.
ACSA is the leading national peak body for aged and community care providers
and represents over 1,200 church, charitable and community-based organisations
providing housing and supported accommodation, residential and community care
services to around half a million older people, younger people with a disability
and their carers.
To download a copy of the Discussion Paper go to the Case Management Society of Australia
website.
CMSA is the peak national body for Australian case managers. The
society aims to promote the developing profession and the viability of the
service model in coordinating care and resources for clients with complex needs.
The society has successfully attracted members from a range of sectors including
aged care, disability, mental health, correctional services, child protection,
injury management, employment services, insurance and disease management areas
among others.
The Discussion Paper is timely as the Australian Government
advances its community care reform agenda. 'The Way Forward' sets broad
directions for the reform of our home and community care service system but does
not specifically consider the future of case management.
The ACSA/CMSA Discussion Paper will assist in thinking clearly
about the role of case management and its place and use in any reformed system.
The paper has been released as a consultation draft and comments are invited. We
would welcome your input into this important discussion.
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