These learning modules will help you better understand the changes introduced in the new Aged Care Act and what they mean for you.
Module 1: Your guide to the Aged Care Act 2024 – Understanding and adapting
This module will help you, your family and carers better understand what is changing under the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025.
Duration: This course will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
In this learning module, you will learn about:
- changes across your aged care journey
- understanding ageism and why it matters
- your rights in care
- what aged care services will look like
- accessing aged care
- quality and safety in care
- decision-making and empowerment
- speaking up and staying safe.
Module 1 is available to complete now.
If you prefer reading or referring to a document, this training content can be downloaded as a document to support your understanding and conversations about the changes.
You can also access the module from the Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) learning management system.
Module 2: Aligning to changes – implementing the Aged Care Act 2024
This module will help you understand:
- your rights in everyday care
- when the new changes are happening
- what you need to do to get ready.
Duration: This course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
In this learning module, you will learn about:
- understanding your rights in care
- supporting the needs of all older people
- decision-making, with or without support – your choice, your control
- accessing government-funded aged care services
- key changes to residential aged care
- key changes to in-home aged care
- navigating complaints and raising concerns.
Module 2 is available to complete now.
You can also access the module from the Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) learning management system.
Module 3: What good care looks like in practice
This module will help you understand how your rights are put into action in everyday care and services. It will also empower you to recognise best practice, speak up about concerns and make informed choices in an aged care system that is changing to better support you.
This module will be available in September 2025.