Aged care reforms and reviews

We are making changes to aged care. Our vision is to deliver the highest quality person-centred care for older people, where and when they need it.

Support at Home program

Understand the final design of the Support at Home program. 

New Aged Care Act

Understand how the Aged Care Bill will become law and how you can contribute.

About the reforms

Find out more about the reforms and what they will achieve.

Aged care digital reform

Read about how digital reform will support higher quality and better-connected aged care. 

New Aged Care Act

The start of the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program has been briefly deferred to 1 November this year. 

Consultation Hub

You can find and participate in consultations related to aged care on the Consultation Hub.

Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

Find out more about the final report and its 148 recommendations to reform aged care.

My Aged Care

If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.

Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services.

You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs.

You can also call 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.

My Aged Care

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Resources

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: Connect with community – Aged care design principle 4

This webinar is for people working in aged care and design. Learn how environments can help older people maintain meaningful connections.

Webinar 5: Access the outdoors – Aged care design principle 3

This webinar is for people working in aged care and design. Learn about the importance of spending time outdoors for older people living in aged care.
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