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Category Aged care reforms
Date published
November 2023

The new Support at Home program is starting from 2025

The Australian Government is committed to delivering reforms to in-home aged care that support older people to live safely and independently at home.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2023

My Aged Care website and associated tools and portals maintenance: Sunday 26 November 9:00am - 5:00pm (AEDT)

Due to scheduled maintenance, Make a referral and Apply online will be unavailable Sunday 26 November 9:00am - 5:00pm (AEDT). The My Aged Care Online Account and associated portals will also be unavailable during this time.

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Category General announcements
Date published
October 2023

Important update: More regular reviews of aged care fees

The Quarterly Review process for home care and residential care is changing. From October 2023, aged care reviews will occur more regularly so that changes to your aged care fees can be applied sooner.

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Category General announcements
Date published
October 2023

How respite care can help carers

Respite care can give carers time to catch up on everyday activities and look after themselves. It is available to support older people and their carers.

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Category Aged care reforms
Date published
August 2023

The new Support at Home program planned to start 1 July 2025

The Australian Government is committed to delivering reforms to in-home aged care that support older people to live safely and independently at home.

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Category General announcements
Date published
May 2023

Important changes to your Home Care Package budget

If you receive a Home Care Package, you will notice some changes to your package budget from 1 July 2023. This article explains what the changes are how they may impact you.

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Category Aged care reforms
Date published
March 2023

Webinar: Home care packages – what’s changed?

In January 2023, the Australian Government introduced changes to Home Care Package charges. This included a cap on management and administration fees.

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Category General announcements
Date published
February 2023

Updates to provider specialisations

From 27 February 2023, claims from aged care providers to deliver specialised care will be published on provider profiles only if they have been verified against the My Aged Care Provider Specialisation Verification Framework.

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Category Aged care reforms
Date published
February 2023

Survey: Have your say on aged care reform

The Department of Health and Aged Care has launched a new survey to seek your feedback on the aged care reforms. The deadline to provide feedback is 24 March 2023.

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Category General announcements
Date published
January 2023

Congratulations to the Senior Australian of the Year 2023

Human rights and social justice campaigner Professor Tom Calma AO was named the Senior Australian of the Year 2023. Tom has advocated for First Nations people for over 45 years.

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Category General announcements
Date published
January 2023

New translating service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can now connect to My Aged Care through Interpreter Connect. Through this free service, you can speak with My Aged Care about your aged care questions and get assistance applying for and accessing services.

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Category General announcements
Date published
December 2022

What is the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission?

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission protects the rights and interests of people who use Commonwealth-funded aged care services by making ensuring that aged care service providers give the best care possible

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Category Aged care reforms
Date published
December 2022

Share your thoughts on an Inspector-General of Aged Care

The Department of Health and Aged Care has released draft legislation, known as the Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill. If you receive aged care services, we’d like to know what you think of the draft Bill.

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Category Aged care reforms
Date published
November 2022

Help guide the future of dementia care in Australia

If you live with dementia, or care for someone who does, you’re invited to help develop a National Dementia Action Plan - that will guide the future of dementia care in Australia. Public consultation closes on 31 January 2023.

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Category Case studies
Date published
November 2022

Home and aged care support keeps Carolyn active

Carolyn, 80, was actively involved in her local community, until advanced arthritis made it harder to do the things she used to. Accessing help at home services through My Aged Care helped improve her health, independence and wellbeing.

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Category Aged care reforms
Date published
November 2022

How we’re improving Home Care Package charges

Important changes are coming to Home Care Package charges on 1 January 2023. The changes will bring more transparency to how providers charge and set limits on care and package management prices.

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Category Aged care reforms
Date published
November 2022

Webinar: Reforming in-home aged care update

The Department of Health and Aged Care will hold a webinar to provide an update on the progress of the in-home aged care reforms. If you receive in-home aged care, we encourage you to attend.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2022

Important update: Quarterly review of aged care home fees

If you live in an aged care home, you may soon receive a letter from Services Australia about your fees. This includes whether there are changes to your fees or if you are due a refund.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2022

Webinar: What you need to know for better aged care

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) is hosting a free webinar to give you the skills to speak up for yourself or a loved one in aged care. The webinar will also see OPAN launch the self-advocacy toolkit.

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Category General announcements
Date published
October 2022

Spotlight: My Aged Care’s Fee estimator

Our online Fee estimator tool can help you find out what you might pay for Australian Government-funded aged care services. The Fee estimator is a simple online calculator that estimates how much your aged care services might cost.

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