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The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 July 2025. It will place the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.

New training packages are now available to help in-home aged care providers deliver Support at Home.

We updated the definition for Personal Care Workers (PCW) and Assistance in Nursing (AIN) for the purposes of the care minutes responsibility on 1 January 2025.

Help us improve our immunisation information.

Residential aged care providers can express interest in receiving a free, onsite menu and mealtime review from an accredited practising dietitian. The review will help you get ready for the new Aged Care Quality Standard 6: Food and nutrition, starting 1 July. Express interest by 9 June.

We are hosting a CHSP sector readiness webinar on Thursday 5 June from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (AEST).

The Support at Home program manual has been updated to help in-home care providers prepare for 1 July 2025.

Female Football Week takes place from 2 to 11 May 2025. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women and girls in football.

We are testing a new framework for the delivery of virtual nursing services in residential aged care.

We are hosting a webinar for residential aged care providers on changes to care minutes funding and financial reporting.

From 22 April 2025 Revalidated Service Requests must include supporting evidence, and will expire three months after submission.

Getting your flu vaccine reduces the risk of serious illness and complications caused by influenza.

Find out more about the changes to tobacco products sold in Australia in 2025 under new tobacco laws.

Applications are now open for the Support at Home Thin Markets grant.

Budget 2025–26 information for the Health and Aged Care portfolio is now available.

New guidance is available for in-home aged care providers to help set their own prices for the first year of the new Support at Home program.

Feedback and suggestions from aged care residents are key to improving aged care in Australia.

Protect yourself and your older community from common viruses like COVID-19 and flu. These are respiratory infections can make you cough and sneeze, give you a runny nose sore throat or fever. COVID-19 and flu can also get worse and lead to headaches, aches, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Congratulations to the Australian team who were selected to compete at the upcoming 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships in Penrith.

Historic moments in women’s football have paved the way for women and girls in sport today.

IHACPA is looking for additional residential aged care providers to expand their Residential Aged Care Cost Collection 2024–25. Express your interest to help inform pricing advice.

Specialisation Verification helps older people from diverse backgrounds find verified specialised aged care services that meet their needs.

Join Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM at 2:00pm AEST on 7 April 2025 for an update on the National Health and Medical Research Strategy

We are hosting a webinar to give older people, families and carers an update on the Support at Home program.

Applications are open for 2 new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.