AGED CARE REFORMS
& TRANSITION NEWS
Past Webinar: Support at Home Program Update
The Department of Health and Aged Care delivered a webinar on 3 April regarding the Support at Home Program. This webinar included key information and updates on the Support at Home Program, and transition information and resources for existing Home Care Package care recipients. This webinar also featured panellists from the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), Ageing Australia and the Council on the Ageing Australia (COTA), as well as speakers from the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Webinar: New Aged Care Regulatory Model – Provider Obligations and Rules
When: 8 May 2025, 2.00pm-3.00pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
This webinar has been designed with aged care providers in mind and will cover rules and provider obligations under the new regulatory model.
Consultation: Final Release of New Aged Care Act Rules
The Department of Health and Aged Care are inviting feedback on the final release of the Rules for the new Aged Care Act. The current consultation will focus on Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, as part of the Stage 4b release. This release is seeking feedback on areas including (but not limited to) entry into the aged care system and how places are allocated to people, regulation of the aged care system, handling complaints, and rules for providers, workers and digital platforms. Submissions close on 13 May 2025.
Aged Care Rules Release 4b Public Release supporting document
The New Regulatory Model Guidance for CHSP Providers
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released guidance to assist CHSP providers in preparing for the regulatory changes under the new Aged Care Act. Information includes an overview of the new regulatory model, overarching obligations of the new Aged Care Act, a summary of regulatory changes, and more.
