The Provider readiness checklist helps providers prepare for the change. It is separated into 2 phases.
Phase 1 explains how providers can make sure their organisation, ICT, stakeholders and participants are prepared in time for 1 October 2026.
Phase 2 explains how providers can apply the required changes, resolve issues and monitor performance.
Read the Personal care contribution change provider readiness checklist
Stay up to date and get support
Providers can stay up to date and get additional support by participating in other activities.
Attend an information session
We are hosting fortnightly provider information sessions for you to ask questions and seek clarification about the changes. Representatives from the department and Services Australia will attend. You need to register to attend these sessions.
- Thursday 25 June, 11.30am to 12.15pm
- Thursday 9 July, 11.30am to 12.15pm
- Thursday 23 July, 11.30am to 12.15pm
- Thursday 6 August, 11.30am to 12.15pm
- Thursday 20 August, 11.30am to 12.15pm
- Thursday 3 September, 11.30am to 12.15pm
- Thursday 17 September, 11.30am to 12.15pm
- Thursday 1 October, 11.30am to 12.15pm
Support at Home provider information sessions
Join the Community of Practice and subscribe to our mailing lists
Stay up to date about and participate in forums and webinars as they are announced by:
- emailing SAH.implementation@health.gov.au to join the Community of Practice
- signing up to our aged care newsletters and alerts.