A new law for government-funded aged care in Australia is due to come into effect on November 1.
The commencement of the new Aged Care Act comes more than four years after the final report of the Royal Commission into aged care was handed down, with 148 recommendations for change.
The new law aims to address 58 of the recommendations, including a universal right to aged care based on assessed need.
The Inspector-General of Aged Care, Natalie Siegel-Brown, has conducted a detailed assessment of progress made in implementing the Royal Commission recommendations to date.
In this episode of Weekend One on One, Ms Siegel-Brown spoke to Biwa Kwan about the findings - particularly, as it impacts First Nations and culturally diverse communities.
