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24 March 2026 - These resources can help you understand what and how changes will impact you under the new Aged Care Act means for you in practice.

21 January 2026 - The Health, Disabilty and Ageing portfolio administers laws on behalf of our ministers.

21 January 2026 - From 1 November 2025, daily accommodation payments (DAPs) are indexed. Providers will index the payment they charge twice a year. This only applies to residents on the 1 November 2025 accommodation arrangements.

12 March 2025 - An out of pocket cost is the difference between the amount a doctor charges for a medical service and what Medicare and any private health insurer pays. Out of pocket costs are also called gap or patient payments.

26 June 2025 - This webinar was for aged care providers, older people, families and carers. It covered key reforms under the Aged Care Act 2024, focusing on the new Higher Everyday Living Fee and changes to residential aged care accommodation funding.

19 December 2025 - Residents pay fees based on their means assessment. Services Australia advises the fee type and amount for each resident. Daily, annual and lifetime caps limit the amount a person pays.

4 September 2025 - The National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood.

19 December 2025 - Agreeing, collecting and reviewing fees is part of managing a residential care home. Providers have responsibilities they must meet to properly manage fees.

12 September 2025 - This webinar provided an update on aged care reform and changes to GPMS to the aged care sector and IT professionals.

23 January 2026 - The Prescribed List of Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products specifies the benefits health insurers must pay for specific medical devices or human tissue products. Find out what it includes, how to apply, when we update the list, and the legislation that underpins it.