Senior woman

Serious Incident Response Scheme

Published: 20 September 2021
  • national
  • 20 September 2021
  • Department of Health

A Serious Incident Response Scheme will be introduced by the Morrison Government to protect vulnerable and senior Australians from abuse and neglect.

Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, says the scheme will be an important measure to guarantee transparency and keep our loved ones safe.

It follows the release of findings of a prevalence study which provides a framework for the appropriate implementation of the scheme.