Aged care reform roadmap

We have released the aged care reform roadmap to provide an indicative timeline for key reform elements. The dates on the roadmap are subject to change. We will update them regularly to keep the sector informed.

About the roadmap

To help you navigate the changes across aged care, we want to let you know about upcoming activities so you can have a clear view of what is coming, get involved and prepare for the changes ahead. The roadmap shows the key activities from October 2022 to July 2025.

The dates on the roadmap are subject to change, and this page will be updated regularly to keep you informed.

We will also continue to let you know about upcoming activities through our regular email newsletters. For regular updates and information, please subscribe to the aged care sector newsletters and alerts.

Recent reforms to improve aged care

Together we are improving the quality of care for older people and making aged care equitable, sustainable and trusted. For information about recent reforms that have taken effect, see delivering reforms to improve aged care.

Aged care reform upcoming activities

May 2023

  • The role of a new Complaints Commissioner in the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
    commences.

June 2023

  • The Elder Care Support Program will recruit and train a skilled workforce to provide face-to-face support to assist First Nations elders navigate and access aged care services (68 staff). The initiative is in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

July 2023

August 2023

October 2023

  • From 1 October, the mandatory residential aged care minutes will increase to 200 minutes. This will include 40 minutes from a registered nurse to improve the quality of care that older people receive.
  • Enrolled Nurse Care Minutes - delivered in residential aged care will be published with Star Ratings on the My Aged Care ‘Find a Provider’ Staffing pages.
  • Aged care providers are required to submit annual information about their operations by 31 October.

December 2023

  • The exposure draft for a Bill for a New Rights-Based Aged Care Act will be ready as part of the consultation process for the legislation.
  • 24/7 Registered Nurse coverage in residential aged care will be published with Star Ratings on the My Aged Care ‘Find a Provider’ Staffing pages.
  • Release of the national aged care data and digital strategies, that will collectively improve the lives of older people through digital connection and support informed choices about care.

January 2024

March 2024

June 2024

  • Beginning of the new residential aged care system, Places to People. Places will be assigned directly to older people, and this will provide them with more choice and control over which provider delivers their care.
  • The Elder Care Support Program, the national service to provide face-to-face support to assist First Nations elders navigate and access aged care services will increase to 110 staff.

July 2024

October 2024

April 2025

  • The Elder Care Support Program will be fully established to provide face to face support to assist First Nations elders with 250 trusted facilitators across Australia. The initiative is in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

July 2025

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