The Australian Government is ushering in a transformative era for the aged care sector with the implementation of the new Aged Care Act, effective from 1 July 2025. Building on the findings and recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Act introduces a comprehensive framework to enhance transparency, accountability, and the protection of whistleblowers in aged care services. This article explores the key features of these protections, their implications for stakeholders, and the broader significance of these reforms.

Does your business need a whistleblower hotline service?

One of the most effective ways to foster this environment is through a dedicated whistleblower service that encourages reporting, ensures confidentiality, and facilitates comprehensive investigations. But how can you tell if your organisation needs one?

Stopline was proud to be support the OC Connections Charity Golf day in July as a main Hole Sponsor, raising funds and educating the community on the challenges of living life with a disability.

Stopline is proud to be involved with the local community providing support to those in need of assistance.

We have provided support for the digital literacy program that supports disadvantaged older residents of East Preston and East Reservoir, primarily living in and around public housing.

"We are committed to ensuring the utmost security and effectiveness of our whistleblower reporting system. This platform represents a significant step forward in safeguarding workplace integrity and transparency."

Jessica Cao, Senior Legal Counsel for the AFLPA, highlighted the importance of Stopline's involvement: "We engaged Stopline to manage our whistleblower service independently and confidentially, ensuring best practices are upheld."

Understanding how a confidential disclosure report is managed. What determines an eligible whistleblower and how an eligible whistleblower is protected under the Corporations Act. It is important to understand how an independent whistleblower service operates in accordance with the legislation and with the business’s policies and procedures.

Remember that toxic workplace environments can have a serious impact on your mental and physical health, and it's important to take action to protect yourself and seek support as needed.

Whistleblowers play a crucial role in maintaining integrity and transparency within organizations. However, the process of reporting misconduct can be stressful, especially when maintaining anonymity is essential. In this article, we provide guidance on how to write a confidential, anonymous report, while ensuring it is detailed enough for the employer to investigate the matter effectively.

Workplace misconduct refers to behaviors that violate workplace policies or ethical standards. Here are some common examples….

NBC author, Ms Jennifer Liu says, “Based on anonymous reviews, employees say the following five descriptions are textbook elements of a toxic work culture:”

Commission Danielle Press states; “Whistleblowing is a key part of a transparent, accountable and safe work culture. Whistleblowers need to know that, when they have reasonable grounds to suspect misconduct or an improper situation involving a firm, they can raise the issue without being victimised.”