Learn about the new rights-based Act
Read about key changes, who is affected and what rights are be embedded in the new Aged Care Act.
The new Aged Care Act in practice
Understand how to put the new Aged Care Act into practice.
Public consultations
Learn more about the consultations we held about the new Act.
Regulation and oversight
See who regulates and oversees aged care and what is changing.
New Aged Care Act
The new Act started on 1 November 2025 and aligns with the launch of the new Support at Home program.
For more information, read the:
- The media release from the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors announcing the commencement of the new Aged Care Act
- Aged Care Bill 2024 and explanatory memorandum
- Aged Care Act 2024 overview fact sheet and Easy Read
- A new Aged Care Act for the rights of older people fact sheet and Easy Read
- The new Aged Care Act – Culturally safe care for older Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people fact sheet.
News
Resources
Latest resources
Financial reporting – Aged Care Financial Report 2025-26 – Webinar
This webinar provides an overview of changes to the Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR) for 2025-26 due to the transition to the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program. We encourage residential aged care and Support at Home providers to attend to understand key financial reporting changes.
Webinar 8: Transforming aged care homes
This webinar is for people working in aged care and design. It explores case studies and learnings on refurbishing existing homes and briefing for new builds. Learn how to plan and implement practical improvements.
Webinar 7: Designing culturally safe aged care
This webinar is for people working in aged care and design. Learn about a new complementary resource to the Principles and Guidelines, culturally safe design, and collaborating with community. Discover how to create culturally safe aged care homes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Webinar 6: Principle 4 – Connect with community
This webinar is for people working in aged care and design. Learn how environments can help older people maintain meaningful connections.
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