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Nominate someone inspiring for an Australian of the Year Award for 2026
Nominate an inspiring older person or someone making a difference to the lives of older people for a 2026 Australian of the Year Award.
New resources to support high quality, culturally safe care
Aged care providers and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access new resources to support high quality, culturally safe aged care. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has launched an online First Nations Hub.
Working in aged care – A guide for workers about the new Aged Care Act
A new version of the Working in Aged Care booklet is now available. Learn more about the new ways of working in aged care and the key changes that will directly affect workers.
New Support at Home fact sheets now available
Fact sheets on features of the new Support at Home program are now available.
Training to improve aged care food and nutrition delivers results
Read our stories from aged care residents, chefs and managers to see how aged care homes are improving nutrition, food choice and dining experiences.
New Aged Care Act to start from 1 November
The Australian Government has announced that the start date of the new Aged Care Act 2024 will be briefly deferred.
Letters to home care recipients to prepare for Support at Home
Letters to older people on a Home Care Package to prepare for the new Support at Home program.
Participate in a menu and mealtime review
Residential aged care providers can express interest in receiving a free, onsite menu and mealtime review from an accredited practising dietitian. The review will help you get ready for the new Aged Care Quality Standard 6: Food and nutrition, starting 1 July. Express interest by 9 June.
Webinar: changes to care minutes funding and financial reporting
We are hosting a webinar for residential aged care providers on changes to care minutes funding and financial reporting.
Aged care residents help improve aged care
Feedback and suggestions from aged care residents are key to improving aged care in Australia.
Expressions of interest for Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) expanded cost collection
IHACPA is looking for additional residential aged care providers to expand their Residential Aged Care Cost Collection 2024–25. Express your interest to help inform pricing advice.
Apply to have your specialised aged care services recognised
Specialisation Verification helps older people from diverse backgrounds find verified specialised aged care services that meet their needs.
Webinar: Support at Home program update
We are hosting a webinar to give older people, families and carers an update on the Support at Home program.
Increase to the Home Care Package subsidy
We have increased the Home Care Package (HCP) subsidy from 1 March to help providers pass on the award wage increase for aged care nurses.
Register for the CHSP 2025-27 extension and reforms update webinar
We are hosting a webinar for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers about the 2025-27 extension and changes under the new Aged Care Act.
Provider finance information updated on My Aged Care website
Residential and home care provider finance and operations information has been updated on the My Aged Care Find a provider tool. This update includes the most recent annual and quarterly data from providers.
Webinar: Award wage increase for nurses in aged care
We are hosting a webinar to inform providers about how funding will be delivered for the next Fair Work Commission award wage increase for nurses in aged care.
Two new resources are now available to help providers transition to Support at Home
The Support at Home Program Provider Transition Guide and the Support at Home Claims and Payments Business Rules Guidance are now available to help providers transition to Support at Home
Aged care clinical placements available to nursing students
High-quality clinical placements in the aged care sector are now available to nursing students through the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program.
Apply now for the Aged Care Wages – Stage 3 Historical Leave Liabilities Grant
A grant opportunity is now open to help aged care providers cover some of the increased value of leave entitlements for workers affected by the Fair Work Commission’s Stage 3 decision from 1 January 2025.
The 2025 Senior Australian of the Year is...
Congratulations to the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year, Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM!
Express interest for a menu and mealtime review program
Residential aged care providers can express interest in a free onsite menu and mealtime review program by an accredited practising dietitian to get ready for the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Support your older community to stay well this holiday season
The holiday season is here, a time for spending with friends, family and loved ones. Support your older community to stay well and make sure everyone is on top of their vaccinations.
New Single Assessment System workforce
The new Single Assessment System workforce will make it easier for older people to enter aged care and access different services as their needs change.
My Aged Care support plans now available in My Health Record
My Aged Care support plans developed or updated from 9 December 2024 can be made available in My Health Record.
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