New aged care regulatory model

We are introducing a new aged care regulatory model to support the new Aged Care Act. The model will change the way the sector operates and improve outcomes for older people.

About the new model

Find out how the new model will support a more transparent, high quality and accountable aged care system.

How the new model will work

Learn about the new features and processes of the new model.

Provider obligations and support

Find out how we’re preparing providers to transition to the new model, and what you need to do.

Designing the new model

Learn how we engaged with stakeholders to design the new model.

Join our information webinar

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

When: Thursday 14 November 2024, from 2 pm to 3pm AEDT.

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A new model for regulating aged care – Consultation paper 2 – Details of the proposed new model – Summary report

This report summarises stakeholder feedback received during public consultation related to Consultation Paper No. 2 Details of the proposed new model and the department’s response.

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