Ian Yates
Ian Yates AM is an independent advocate and advisor on public policy in ageing, specialising in aged care, and retirement income policy. He was recently the Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care for two years. He was previously Chief Executive of COTA Australia, inaugural Chair of the Aged Care Council of Elders, a member of the National Aged Care Advisory Council, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council, and the Aged Care Financing Authority. He is the current Chair of the Flinders Ageing Alliance and a Director of Carers Australia.
Ian's articles (1 total)
Aged care report card: 4/10 – not good enough
Nearly a year into Australia’s aged care reforms, access remains difficult, waiting lists persist and costs are unaffordable for many, while flawed assessment and funding systems continue to undermine care.