Booklets
Working in aged care – A guide for workers about the new Aged Care Act
This booklet provides an overview of the aged care reforms and the changes that will directly impact workers. It contains various resources to support workers to provide safe, quality care for older people.
Exploring aged care
The booklet is aimed at older people and their families and carers. It contains information about the changes to aged care and how these changes will improve aged care in Australia now and into the future.
Let’s change aged care together – Flyer
This flyer is for older people and their families and carers. It contains information about the changes to aged care and how people can get involved.
Aged care reforms – A guide for providers and the sector
This booklet gives providers of in-home aged care and residential aged care an overview of what reforms will impact them, as well as how they can access support and have their say about the reforms.
Fact sheets
Aged Care Quality Standards – Public Consultation
We are currently reviewing the Aged Care Quality Standards. This fact sheet provides an overview of the review and the public consultation occurring from 17 October to 25 November 2022.
Independent evaluation of the Aged Care Quality Standards – Summary (January 2022)
An overview of the independent evaluation of the Aged Care Quality Standards report by KPMG in January 2022.
Webinars
Aged Care Provider Requirements Search tool – Webinar
This webinar will introduce the Aged Care Provider Requirements Search tool. The tool has been designed to help providers understand the rules, obligations and other requirements which will apply to them under the new Aged Care Act, which starts on 1 November 2025.
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New Aged Care Act (Auslan)
This animation explains how the new Aged Care Act comes together. Key changes include enhanced rights and protections for older people, stronger rules and regulations for providers , higher quality care, easier access and entry to services , greater choice and transparency and a stronger workforce.
04:22
New Aged Care Act
This animation explains how the new Aged Care Act comes together. Key changes include enhanced rights and protections for older people, stronger rules and regulations for providers, higher quality care, easier access and entry to services, greater choice and transparency and a stronger workforce.
00:55
Support at Home starts 1 November
This video explains how the start date of the new Support at Home program has been briefly deferred to 1 November 2025, and what the change means for you.
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New Aged Care Act starts 1 November
This video explains how the start date of the new Aged Care Act has been briefly deferred to 1 November 2025, and what the change means for you.
01:23
My protections – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how Aged Care Quality Standards have been strengthened to support older people to make decisions about their care plans, have their choices respected, and how they should feel safe and comfortable where they live.
02:38
My dignity and diversity – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how Aged Care Quality Standards have been strengthened to support older people to feel safe and respected by the people who care for them.
02:19
My choice and decisions – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how Aged Care Quality Standards have been strengthened to empower older people to make their own choices and decisions.
05:25
I am the centre of my Aged Care – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how Aged Care Quality Standards have been strengthened to provide more protections and rights for older people.
58:10
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Sector readiness – Webinar recording
This webinar was for Commonwealth Home Support Programme providers. It included information about changes to the CHSP from 1 July 2025.
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