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20 October 2025 - This page provides an overview of accommodation costs for residents in government-subsidised aged care homes. It explains how costs are determined, the different payment options available and changes from 1 November 2025.

14 November 2025 - An independent review is considering accommodation pricing in residential aged care, including the rate and design of the accommodation supplement.

17 November 2025 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about care minutes and 24/7 registered nurses in residential aged care.

31 July 2025 - 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.

20 October 2025 - An accommodation agreement sets out a person’s residential aged care accommodation costs. You must include certain details, provide a copy to the person, and make sure they understand and agree to it. Review the agreement as needed, and update it if you both agree to the changes.

12 November 2024 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about dementia.

7 April 2025 - Australia’s health system is one of the best in the world, providing safe and affordable health care for all Australians. It is jointly run by all levels of Australian government – federal, state and territory, and local.

29 October 2025 - If you have an eligible approved residential care home in a rural or remote area, you can apply to be exempt from the 24/7 registered nurse (RN) requirement. This gives you more time to increase your staffing to meet the requirement to have an RN onsite and on duty at all times.

20 February 2024 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to aged care.

29 August 2025 - We are increasing the capability and accountability of residential aged care providers to make sure they provide older people with nutritious food.