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4 June 2025 - If a level 1 to 3 care recipient’s care needs have changed, you may need to discuss a reassessment and support them to upgrade their package level. Find out about when and how to upgrade packages.

17 February 2025 - Trachoma still occurs in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We work with the affected states and territories to identify, treat and prevent this condition. We also report to the World Health Organization’s program to eradicate trachoma across the world.

25 June 2025 - The Dementia Training Program offers a national approach to accredited education, upskilling, and professional development in dementia care.

4 October 2024 - Star Ratings provides information about the performance of residential aged care homes across Australia. Aged care homes get an Overall Star Rating of 1 to 5 stars made up of ratings across 4 sub-categories. This can help you research and compare homes based on quality of care, safety and services.

13 June 2025 - See the projects funded through round 1 of the FATES program.

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.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on emergency health management.

21 May 2025 - We are putting practical measures in place to address challenges in our healthcare system and build a stronger Medicare for future generations. These measures aim to improve primary care for all Australians with a focus on 4 priority areas.

13 June 2025 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about the aged care workforce.

12 August 2025 - Financial assistance, health services and mental health support is available for communities impacted by natural disasters, such as bushfires, flooding and storms. Find out where you can get help.