Tom Symondson

CEO of the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA), Australia’s national peak body for aged care and retirement living. My views are my own.

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

The @healthgovau #AgedCare Taskforce Final Report as now been released. Watch our CEO @tom_symondson's interview on ABC News for more information.

[Anika Wells MP @AnikaWells]

We’re in the age of change. Now more than ever, I'm excited about the future of aged care and how it can serve older Australians @ACCPAAustralia

[Tom Symondson @tom_symondson]

@ACCPAAustralia @AnikaWells So grateful to @AnikaWells for her insights - she could sense the difference in our sector from a year ago, like I can. So much still to do, but we should be proud of the progress we’ve made and continue to make.

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

Day 2 at #ACCPANC23 has kicked off!
Opening address by our CEO @tom_symondson
"I feel so much pride in this sector. I've travelled across Australia and I've been able to spend time with many of you, and it's given me a real appreciation for your resilience and care."

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

"The Taskforce is an incredible opportunity for our sector and is a big deal, that’s not lost on any of us." @tom_symondson ACCPA CEO.

#ACCPANC23 #AgeOfChange

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

Our #ACCPANC23 is fast approaching! Join us for three days of thought-provoking discussions on the future of aged care > https://t.co/l0Xd2ptkTE

Get your ticket today > https://t.co/999e4uFK9y

Our conference is proudly sponsored by @DemSupportAu.

#AgeofChange #AgedCare

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

Released today, the report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) highlights the pressing need for workforce reform and the essential role of the Aged Care Taskforce, as emphasised by our CEO, @tom_symondson. @ceda_news

Read more > https://t.co/Hxapq5SIqX

[Anika Wells MP @AnikaWells]

How do you think aged care should be funded?

The Aged Care Taskforce is calling for public submissions.

Have your say at the link below. https://t.co/eW0IGOTCQ5

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

Yesterday, ACCPA CEO @tom_symondson was featured on @abcnews TV to discuss the delays in the payment of COVID-19 grants. Tom once again highlighted the importance of the required funding to maintain high-quality care for older Australians. View here > https://t.co/7pdtFquRXv

[Tom Symondson @tom_symondson]

Delighted to be present for @AnikaWells first @PressClubAust speech, to hear about her ambition for aged care and to announce membership of the Aged Care Taskforce, which I’m proud to say includes me. Honoured to play my part in a sustainable future for aged care @ACCPAAustralia

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

ACCPA welcomes the federal Budget’s $12.4 billion investment into the aged care sector, which helps to ease the immediate financial and workforce pressures being experienced by aged care providers. @tom_symondson

View the media release > https://t.co/yeuIa5roZh

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

The Albanese Government has announced that it will fund (in full) a 15% pay increase for more than 250,000 #agedcare workers from 1 July 2023.
ACCPA CEO @tom_symondson spoke with @abcnews on the topic > https://t.co/mLJ5aRKxXA
Read ACCPA's media release > https://t.co/wsE2cTuOjP

[Tom Symondson @tom_symondson]

@AnikaWells @AgedCareQuality Glad to see a very clear message from both @AnikaWells and the Commission that providers will not be shut down for failing to meet 24/7 nursing where they can prove they are doing everything they can to comply but just can’t find the staff due to the workforce crisis.

[Anika Wells MP @AnikaWells]

The Albanese Government is working with the aged care sector to improve the quality of care for older people.

I recently met the independent @AgedCareQuality to seek assurances about how they’ll be regulating 24/7 nursing and care minutes.

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

@tom_symondson says, “We welcome @AnikaWells’ acknowledgement this week that some providers will not meet the 1 July deadline to have RNs on site 24/7 and we want to work with the government to ensure residents continue to receive quality care. > https://t.co/FnT0VQbs4g #agedcare

[Tom Symondson @tom_symondson]

Really fantastic to catch up with @AnikaWells this morning in Parliament. Lots of ground covered not least implementation of 15% work value case and 24/7 Registered Nurses - also got to talk through a range of things covered in our @ACCPAAustralia budget submission.

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

This is your chance to be a part of the ACCPA team and make meaningful change in the #agedcare sector. #joinourteam
ACCPA Concierge > https://t.co/F53S87SJg0
Federal Government Relations Manager > https://t.co/HIYHivT11L
Media & Public Relations Manager > https://t.co/za4LYsCuLi

[Tom Symondson @tom_symondson]

Great morning at @ACCPAAustralia first #careandageingwellexpo in @Melb_exibitRblx . Lovely to catch up with Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians and David Mann from 3AW.

[Ageing Australia @ageing_au]

The new Star Rating System will soon be available to view on My Aged Care. ACCPA CEO @tom_symondson says "we're welcoming the release of the star ratings... The very positive news is that we've got 90% of facilities, three stars or above". > https://t.co/kfHTxLH5sJ #agedcare

[Chris Jackson @ChrisJack_Getty]

As the flag is lowered to half mast over Windsor Castle an incredible rainbow appears over the castle, for a few minutes and then just like that it was gone….