Big changes are coming to aged care in Australia, and we’re here to help you stay informed. The new Aged Care Act, commencing on 1 July 2025, represents significant reform in Australia’s aged care system.
This rights-based legislation aims to place older individuals at the centre of care services, ensuring their needs and preferences are prioritised.
To find out more about what these changes mean, watch our video series below.
For further information, call our Aged Care Advocates on the Aged Care Advocacy Line on 1800 700 600.
What the New Aged Care Act means for you
The new Aged Care Act puts older people first, promoting stronger protections, better standards, and greater choice.
In this video, we explain what the changes mean for you or your loved ones and how they aim to create a fairer, more respectful system.
You’re in Control:
The Client-Centred Aged Care Model
The new Aged Care Act is about putting you in control. This video explains how the reforms are shifting aged care to a client-centred model where your preferences, goals, and lifestyle come first.
Find out what more choice, more say, and more flexibility could mean for your aged care journey.
Fairer pricing in Aged Care!
Here’s what is changing
Worried about the cost of aged care?
This video breaks down how the new Aged Care Act introduces capped pricing, fairer fees, and more financial support, so you only pay for what you use.
Learn how these changes aim to make aged care more affordable and transparent for everyone.
Simpler Aged Care Assessments: What you need to know
Getting aged care support is now easier and faster. This video explains the simplified assessment and eligibility process under the new Aged Care Act so you can access the help you need, when you need it.
