The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) is a new initiative to help prevent and reduce incidents of abuse and neglect in residential aged care services subsidised by the Australian Government which comes to effect from 1 April 2021.

Under this new scheme, any incidents that cause physical or psychological harm must be reported to the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission.

For more information visit the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission website.

Resources

What is the SIRS – Fact Sheet for Aged Care Consumers

What is the SIRS – Fact Sheet for Aged Care Providers