Hearings and workshops
At hearings and workshops the Royal Commission heard from people identified by Counsel Assisting to appear as a witness and give evidence. People who were expected to appear as witnesses were contacted by the Royal Commission in advance of the relevant hearing. The Royal Commission also held hearings in the form of workshops.
*All times listed below are in the local time of the hearing location.
Final Tender Bundle
The Royal Commissioners tendered a final bundle of documents into evidence in January, 2021.
Canberra Hearing
Interfaces between the aged care and the health care systems
The Canberra hearing inquired into interfaces between the aged care system and the health care system, including both Commonwealth and state/territory programs. It examined whether older people, particularly those living in residential aged care facilities, are able to access the health services they need as they age.
Date: 9 – 13 December 2019
Location: The Vibe Hotel, Canberra, 1 Rogan St, Canberra ACT 2609
Time: 10:00am local time
Hobart Hearing
Aged care operations of selected approved providers
The Hobart Hearing inquired into the operations of selected approved providers that operate residential aged care facilities in Tasmania and elsewhere in Australia.
Date: 11 – 15 November 2019
Location: Derwent Room, Wrest Point, 410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay, TAS 7005
Time: 10:00 am local time
Mudgee Hearing
Provision of aged care in regional areas
The Mudgee Hearing inquired into arrangements for and issues associated with the provision of aged care services in regional and remote areas, including Multi-Purpose Services. The Hearing had a particular focus on aged care services in the Mudgee region.
Date: 4 – 6 November 2019
Location: Windamere Room, Parklands Resort and Conference Centre, 121 Ulan Road, Mudgee NSW 2850
Time: 10:00 am local time
Melbourne Hearing 3
Aged care workforce
Melbourne Hearing 3 inquired into the aged care workforce, with a focus on how to enhance capacity and how to make the aged care sector a more attractive and rewarding place to work.
Date: 14 – 18 October 2019
Location: Commonwealth Law Courts Building, Room 4A, 305 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Time: 9:15 am local time
Melbourne Hearing 2
Diversity in aged care
Melbourne Hearing 2 inquired into diversity in aged care, including culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTI groups, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, care leavers, veterans, and the homeless or those at risk of homelessness.
Date: 7 – 11 October 2019
Location: Ceremonial Court room, Level 3, County Court, 250 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Time: 10:00am local time
Melbourne Hearing 1
Younger people in residential aged care
Melbourne Hearing 1 inquired into younger people in residential aged care, with a focus on impact, drivers and appropriateness of allocation policy as well as how to best support young people wishing to leave residential aged care.
Date: 9 – 11 September and 13 September 2019
Location: Ceremonial Court room, Level 3, County Court, 250 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Time: 10:00am local time
Brisbane Hearing
Regulation of aged care
The Brisbane Hearing inquired into the regulation of aged care, with a focus on quality and safety and how aspects of the current regulatory system operate.
Date: 5 – 9 August 2019
Location: Court 7, Level 2, Commonwealth Law Courts, Harry Gibbs Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 119 North Quay, Brisbane
Time: 9:30am local time
Mildura Hearing
Carers for older Australians
The Mildura Hearing looked at the needs of family, informal and unpaid carers for older Australians, including support services for carers and respite care.
Date: 29 – 31 July 2019
Location: Mildura Arts Centre, 199 Cureton Ave Mildura VIC 3500
Time: 10:00am local time
Darwin and Cairns Hearing
Access to aged care and clinical care
The Darwin and Cairns Hearing focused on aspects of care in residential, home and flexible aged care programs and examined rural and regional issues and quality of life for individuals in care.
Darwin: 8 July – 12 July 2019
Location: Supreme Court Building, State Square, Darwin City NT 8000
Time: 10:00am local time
Cairns: 15 July – 17 July 2019
Location: Cairns Convention Centre - Sheridan St & Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870
Time: 10:00am local time
Perth Hearing
Person-centred care
The Perth Hearing of the Royal Commission inquired into the nature of person-centred care, advanced care planning and palliative care services.
Date: 24 June – 28 June 2019
Location: Commonwealth Law Courts - 1 Victoria Avenue, Perth WA 6000
Time: 9:30am local time