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.

Aged Care Taskforce response

Read about the government’s response to the review into aged care funding.

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.

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

Home Care Packages (HCP) Program Assurance Review on excluded items – Webinar

Home Care Package providers and interested stakeholders are invited to hear about the key learnings and outcomes of the latest HCP Program assurance review on excluded items.

Introduction of 3 new staffing quality indicators – Webinar

The webinar is for residential aged care providers and aged care workers to understand upcoming changes to the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program). It will cover 3 new staffing quality indicators focused on enrolled nursing, allied health, and lifestyle officers.

Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers – Webinar

This webinar will update the aged care sector on funding, implementation, and accountability plans related to the Fair Work Commission Stage 3 aged care wage rise decision.

New aged care regulatory model: how it will work – Webinar

This webinar will give providers and workers an overview of the new aged care regulatory model. You will learn about the new registration process, registration categories and changes to reporting. We will explain how we are preparing providers and how you will be regulated under the new model.
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