The Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council (Advisory Council) is established under Section 382 of the Aged Care Act 2024. The Advisory Council began operation on 1 January 2019 having previously been formed under Section 37 of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Act 2018.
The Advisory Council provides advice to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner in relation to the Commissioner’s functions and may also advise the Minister in relation to these functions on request.
Advisory Council members have a wealth of knowledge and experience in aged care, with diverse backgrounds in areas such as clinical care, service delivery and consumer representation.
Further information
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Type of Body
D. Statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Aged Care Act 2024
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
13
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Council
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO BOX 9819 IN YOUR CAPITAL CITY
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Leanne Kearins | 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2029 |
| Deputy Chair | Ms. Margot Richardson | 1 January 2026 | 30 April 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Edward Strivens AM, PSM | 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2029 |
| Member | Prof. Valerie Braithwaite | 23 November 2023 | 22 November 2026 |
| Member | Julie Reeves | 19 April 2024 | 18 April 2027 |
| Member | Julie Dundon | 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2029 |
| Member | Mr. Andrew Brown | 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2029 |
| Member | Dr. Noel Collins | 19 April 2024 | 18 April 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Margot Richardson | 19 April 2024 | 18 April 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Victoria Traynor | 19 April 2024 | 18 April 2027 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms Fiona Cornforth | 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2029 |
| Member | VACANT |
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