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17 March 2026 - 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.

6 June 2023 - A list of contacts related to diagnostic imaging.

8 October 2025 - The Aged Care Rules 2025 provide further detail and explanation of how the Aged Care Act 2024 will work. This fact sheet provides a summary of changes to the Rules since the release of the Exposure Draft on 31 July 2025.

11 April 2022 - Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all individuals aged 6 months and over.

22 February 2026 - Find out who can apply to be a Health, Disability and Ageing graduate and read about the application process. Understand employment conditions for our graduates and get information about the types of work our graduates do.

21 December 2023 - If you’re pregnant, the safest option is to not smoke or vape at all. The chemicals in tobacco smoke and e-cigarette vapour affect an unborn baby's development and may have lifelong effects. Find out what the risks are and who you can contact for help and support to quit.

10 June 2025 - Describes the steps to report a COVID-19 outbreak or exposure in residential aged care.

23 March 2026 - These resources can help aged care workers understand what has changed and how to put the new Aged Care Act into practice.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news about smoking, vaping and tobacco.

6 July 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about how to manage health risks as COVID-19 measures lift.