Learn about the new rights-based Act
Read about key changes, who will be affected and what rights will be embedded in the new Aged Care Act.
Prepare for the new Act
Understand and prepare for the changes under the new Aged Care Act.
Public consultations
Learn more about the consultations we’ve held about the new Act.
Regulation and oversight
See who regulates and oversees aged care and what is changing.
New Aged Care Act
The Australian Parliament passed the Aged Care Act 2024 as the new law for government-funded aged care in Australia on 25 November 2024. The new Act will start from 1 July 2025 and aligns with the launch of the new Support at Home program.
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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.
A new registered supporter role for aged care: Arrangements for the transition to the new Aged Care Act 2024
This guide explains the transition of representative relationships in My Aged Care to the new registered supporter role when the Aged Care Act 2024 commences. It explains the role of registered supporters and the option for older people and their representatives to opt out of the transition.
The new Aged Care Act puts older people at the centre of aged care
This visual outlines the main parts of the new Aged Care Act and how they work together.
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Residential aged care financial reporting and care minutes funding update – Webinar recording
This webinar was for residential aged care providers about upcoming changes to care minutes funding and financial reporting.
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