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29 July 2025 - This program supports flexible ways of providing care where mainstream services cannot meet needs. It currently funds 2 innovative projects that focus on younger people with disabilities. The program stopped funding new projects in 2006.

14 October 2025 - This section sets out how the Act authorises spending on subsidies, and when different arrangements may apply under other laws.

19 August 2025 - All residential aged care providers must offer certain services to residents. Residents initially agree to their services and fees. You will offer ongoing care discussions. Find out how to provide quality services to residents.

4 June 2025 - Program assurance reviews help confirm value for money for older people in Australia receiving Home Care Packages.

31 May 2024 - Read the latest departmental media from Health.

2 September 2025 - We provide access to funding for community pharmacies and residential aged care homes to employ on-site pharmacists to work in residential aged care homes.

20 December 2024 - We have delivered several reforms to increase transparency and quality in aged care. This includes the new Aged Care Act, a new Code of Conduct for workers, a Star Ratings system, a mandatory minimum of care minutes per resident per day, a 24/7 nursing requirement and new quality indicators.

4 June 2025 - If a care recipient changes Home Care Package provider, you must transfer their unspent funds to their new provider. If they leave home care or pass away, you must return the care recipient portion of unspent funds to them (or their estate) and the government portion to us.

22 September 2024 - As a DSOA service coordinator, you must meet all the requirements of your grant agreement. This includes conducting annual reviews of each client’s services, supporting clients’ changing needs, and managing emergency situations.

13 June 2025 - Before you can provide Home Care Package services, you must take several steps. These include applying to be an approved provider, understanding your responsibilities, setting up online services and accepting referrals.