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The new Act will start from 1 November 2025, placing the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.

Could you be the reason someone else gets a second chance at life? 

The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) acknowledges the current increase in respiratory disease activity across Australia.

A new animation explains how the different parts of the new Act fit together to put the rights of older people at the centre of aged care.

Mark your calendar for 11:00 AM AEST on 8 August 2025 when we explore the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission.

This articles promotes the Get behind it community roadshow and their new ambassador video. The roadshow promotes the National Bowel Screening Cancer Program.

Residential aged care homes are transforming how they source, cook and serve food and drinks. Watch our video stories to see how the changes support residents’ rights and quality of life.

The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is seeking feedback to help develop its pricing and costing advice for the government on residential aged care.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency are working with eNRMC software vendors to ensure electronic prescribing enabled eNRMC systems are available by October 2025 .

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS) Australian National Report 2025. The report highlights Australia’s performance in an international survey of adults living with chronic conditions.

New CSO Deeds have been finalised with Distributors to ensure access to PBS Medicines continues.

New videos about the Support at Home program have been released, along with an updated Support at Home booklet for older people

The Australian Government is investing $98.9 million to support biomedical and medical technology innovations through three innovative organisations. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

The National Rural Health Commissioner with the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges are supporting positive changes to entry to non-GP specialty training. These changes will create a clearer pathway for doctors intending to practise in rural areas.

The new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program will now start on 1 November 2025.

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

Nominate an inspiring older person or someone making a difference to the lives of older people for a 2026 Australian of the Year Award.

Aged care providers and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access new resources to support high quality, culturally safe aged care.  The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has launched an online First Nations Hub.

A new version of the Working in Aged Care booklet is now available. Learn more about the new ways of working in aged care and the key changes that will directly affect workers.

The new National Lung Cancer Screening Program launches today. The program aims to find lung cancer early and save hundreds of lives each year.

The Australian Government is investing $12 million for the development of locally made medical devices and medicines for people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Fact sheets on features of the new Support at Home program are now available.

Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) has moved to a new, open access platform, bringing 2,650 surveillance reports and research articles along.

All residential aged care providers will be required to complete a new Care Minutes Performance Statement, which must be externally audited and submitted to the 2025–26 Aged Care Financial Report. Find out how to prepare for these new requirements.

Read our stories from aged care residents, chefs and managers to see how aged care homes are improving nutrition, food choice and dining experiences.