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20 May 2025 - Learn about who will regulate and provide oversight of the aged care system under the proposed new Aged Care Act, and what their roles will be.

6 May 2025 - We are monitoring the mpox situation in Australia. We will update this page with the latest medical advice and official reports.

20 May 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of Japanese encephalitis, and where you can learn more about this disease.

27 June 2025 - These resources can help you understand what and how changes will impact you under the new Aged Care Act.

24 June 2025 - This fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for permanent residential care under 1 November 2025 fee arrangements.

27 June 2025 - This page contains the link to the PDF version of the Support at Home claiming and payment arrangements module. Users will be able to download the PDF resource and access the training offline.

12 March 2025 - We are exploring new employment arrangements for general practitioner (GP) trainees to help build our future GP workforce. This model gives GP trainees more attractive employment conditions throughout their training.

4 June 2025 - You can use third-party services to meet the needs of your care recipients if you cannot provide them yourself. You are still responsible for ensuring the services meet the Aged Care Quality Standards. Find out how you can use third parties and how to charge for their services.

4 June 2025 - You must include all the services you provide to a care recipient in their care plan. A care plan outlines a care recipient’s assessed care needs and how you will meet those needs to help them stay at home. Find out how to prepare a care plan and what to include.

20 June 2025 - Hospital and second-tier updates.