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. This webpage also lists upcoming reforms.

About the roadmap

We have created an aged care reform roadmap to provide a timeline for key reform elements from October 2022 to July 2025. 

 As we update the roadmap, we keep the sector informed.

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

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

Download the Aged care reform roadmap – 2022 to 2025

Recent reforms

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 aged care reforms delivered

Upcoming activities

January 2025

February 2025

March 2025 

  • Support at Home Pricing Guidance published.

April 2025

  • Expansion of the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program to include enrolled nurses, allied health and lifestyle staffing measures in residential aged care and work to expand quality indicators to In-home aged care. Start recording new staff indicators. 

June 2025

  • The Elder Care Support Program will 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

October 2025

  • Funding Award Wage Increases for Aged Care Workers start for many aged care workers.
  • Aged Care Industry Enablement Second Aged Care Industry Offer – Aged Care Transfer Summary functionality in My Health Record available to residential aged care via 9 conformant software vendors. 

December 2025

  • Transition Care Program Review completed. 

Stay up to date

Subscribe to the aged care sector newsletters and alerts to get regular updates and information on the aged care reforms.

 

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