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This article summarises public feedback from late 2024 on funding arrangements for the new Support at Home program under the new Aged Care Act.

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 webinar for residential aged care providers on changes to care minutes funding and financial reporting.

We are hosting a webinar for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers about the 2025-27 extension and changes under the new Aged Care Act.

The Australian Government has introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to Parliament. The Bill is for a new Aged Care Act – the main law that sets out how the aged care system operates. It will deliver major aged care reforms.

Public consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act as been extended to 8 March 2024. Have your say and help shape Australia’s aged care system.

The new Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care will provide informed and independent oversight of the aged care system.

We have released a concept paper outlining a new, improved approach to regulating aged care.