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14 May 2026 - This theme aims to support Australian researchers, including to help build their skills and capacity, support their research in priority areas and assist them to develop and bring new research discoveries to the market.

17 October 2023 - Gwenda Darling shares with us her story and views on what well-designed aged care accommodation design looks and feels like. Gwenda describes to us how good design leads to meaningful change.

6 June 2025 - This framework sets out how our aged care system can meet the diverse needs of all older Australians. It includes action plans for government, aged care providers and consumers. It also provides resources to help providers meet the goals of the framework.

12 March 2025 - Some people are at higher risk of getting COVID-19, or of getting severe illness, getting long COVID or dying from COVID-19. If you are at high risk, you should take extra precautions – especially getting vaccinated – and talk to your doctor. You might be eligible for antiviral medicines.

19 May 2026 - The Aged Care Diversity Consultative Committee advises us on how the aged care system can better cater to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs and life experience.

12 November 2024 - This webinar supported the aged care sector in understanding how to adopt the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. Attendees heard how the Principles and Guidelines can help create enabling and dementia-friendly environments to benefit both residents and staff.

23 December 2025 - A resident can exit an aged care home at any time. There are also instances when you can ask them to leave. You may need to refund some fees when a resident exits.

9 February 2026 - The Collective Priority Framework outlines the first stage of the national approach to implementation of the Action Plan.

24 March 2025 - Discover what we’re doing to build a valued, skilled and supported workforce to meet the needs and rights of older people.

21 January 2026 - This 8-part webinar series supports aged care providers and designers to understand and apply the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines and supporting resources. Older people, families and carers will also learn about what good design looks like when choosing an aged care home.