Prepare for the new Aged Care Act

Explore these resources to understand and prepare for the changes under the new Aged Care Act.

New Aged Care Act roadmap

Roadmaps are now available to help the aged care sector prepare for the new Aged Care Act. 

There are separate roadmaps for aged care providers and older people, their families and carers. 
 
The roadmap for providers outlines key dates and milestones for:   

  • digital and systems  
  • education and training   
  • legislation and policy   
  • sector and operational readiness.  

The roadmap for older people, their families and carers outlines key dates and milestones for: 

  • registering supporters in My Aged Care 
  • receiving estimated contribution percentage rates  
  • signing new or updated service agreements  
  • accessing support from advocacy groups to adjust to the changes. 

Sector Change Plan

The Sector Change Plan outlines communication, engagement, guidance and training activities to support older people and the sector transition to the new Act.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission also has a Sector Readiness Plan.

Provider Operational Readiness – Priority Actions List 

This Priority Actions List is to guide aged care providers on what to do before and after 1 November 2025, to implement the new Act and Support at Home program. 

Navigating the reforms 

Navigating the reforms provides information and materials to help you understand what is changing, what you many need to do and when.

Education and training

eLearning modules have been created to support you to learn about the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home, how you will be impacted and what you need to do. There are different modules for:

Aged Care Act – What is new or changing?

This document outlines what is new, what is changing and what is staying the same under the new Aged Care Act for older people, providers, workers, assessors, primary care and allied health workers and software vendors.

 

Guide to Aged Care Law  

The Guide is a summary of multiple legal documents relating to the new Act in accessible, simple language. 

Resources

Find information, materials, resources and learning activities on different topics from across the new Act for:

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