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23 April 2025 - The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 July 2025. Public consultation across the entire aged care sector has informed the development of these important new laws.

13 January 2025 - Read the latest news on the Support at Home Program.

24 March 2025 - Find out how we are helping providers build and develop a valued, skilled and supported workforce to meet the needs of older people.

31 March 2025 - Under the QI Program, aged care providers must report on aspects of quality of care that can affect the health and wellbeing of older people accessing aged care. The residential aged care QI Program includes 14 quality indicators. We are developing quality indicators for the Support at Home program.

22 October 2024 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about the Commonwealth Home Support Programme.

4 January 2024 - Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill-health during their lives. Suicide was the main cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 49 years in 2019. Find out what we're doing to support people with mental ill-health and reduce suicide in Australia.

29 April 2025 - The new Act starts from1 July 2025 and responds to issues facing older people, aged care providers, workers and the broader sector. It will put the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.

7 May 2025 - This document shows the types of services provided as part of the CHSP for 2025–27.

2 May 2025 - The new National Lung Cancer Screening Program will maximise early detection of lung cancer.

3 November 2023 - Dementia Support Australia helps health care professionals and family members supporting a person living with dementia. They provide a 24-hour helpline, specialised clinical support and advice for carers of people living with dementia when they experience changes in behaviour.