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Category General announcements
Date published
May 2025

The new Aged Care Act will put older people’s rights first

From 1 July this year, the new Aged Care Act will ensure the rights of older people are at the centre of aged care. It will make the system safer, fairer and more respectful for older people accessing aged care services.

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Category General announcements
Date published
March 2025

Support at Home pricing changes

On the 1 July 2025, the Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages Program. If you currently receive Home Care Package services, this may mean the cost of some of your services will change.

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Category General announcements
Date published
March 2025

Protect yourself from COVID-19 and flu

COVID-19 and flu can lead to serious health complications. Staying up to date with vaccinations and getting support when you feel unwell are important to protect yourself and others.

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Category General announcements
Date published
March 2025

Increase to the value of your Home Care Package

The Australian Government is supporting further increases to the award wages of many registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care. As a result of this, the government has increased how much it contributes towards your Home Care package to cover this increase.

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Category General announcements
Date published
February 2025

Updated information to help you find a provider

The latest provider finance data was added to the Find a provider tool on 20 February 2025. This information can help you compare and choose aged care providers.

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Category General announcements
Date published
December 2024

New single pathway for aged care assessments

As of 9 December, the new Single Assessment System will make it easier for you to enter aged care and access different services as your needs change.

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Category General announcements
Date published
December 2024

My Aged Care support plans now available in My Health Record

Your My Aged Care support plan can now be shared to your My Health Record within your myGov account.

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Category General announcements
Date published
September 2024

Protect yourself against scams

There have been recent reports of scammers impersonating aged care providers. These scammers are targeting older people, their families and carers.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2024

Spotlight: Am I eligible?

My Aged Care’s Eligibility checker can help you quickly find out if you meet the requirements to have an aged care assessment. You will be asked a few short questions to help My Aged Care better understand your situation. This will only take a few minutes to complete.  

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Category General announcements
Date published
May 2025

The new Aged Care Act will put older people’s rights first

From 1 July this year, the new Aged Care Act will ensure the rights of older people are at the centre of aged care. It will make the system safer, fairer and more respectful for older people accessing aged care services.

Read more
Category General announcements
Date published
March 2025

Support at Home pricing changes

On the 1 July 2025, the Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages Program. If you currently receive Home Care Package services, this may mean the cost of some of your services will change.

Read more
Category General announcements
Date published
March 2025

Protect yourself from COVID-19 and flu

COVID-19 and flu can lead to serious health complications. Staying up to date with vaccinations and getting support when you feel unwell are important to protect yourself and others.

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Category General announcements
Date published
March 2025

What to do in an emergency situation

We are aware that Tropical Cyclone Alfred may impact older people living in QLD and NSW. If you are in an emergency situation and require assistance, call 000 or the local emergency services as soon as you can. Aged care services must maintain quality care in an emergency situation.

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Category General announcements
Date published
March 2025

Webinar: Support at Home program update

The Department of Health and Aged Care is hosting a free webinar to give older people, families and carers an update on the Support at Home program.

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Category General announcements
Date published
March 2025

Increase to the value of your Home Care Package

The Australian Government is supporting further increases to the award wages of many registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care. As a result of this, the government has increased how much it contributes towards your Home Care package to cover this increase.

Read more
Category General announcements
Date published
February 2025

Updated information to help you find a provider

The latest provider finance data was added to the Find a provider tool on 20 February 2025. This information can help you compare and choose aged care providers.

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Category General announcements
Date published
February 2025

Webinar: What the new Aged Care Act will mean for you

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) is hosting a free webinar to take you through a summary of the new Aged Care Act roll out.

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Category General announcements
Date published
January 2025

2025 Senior Australian of the Year

Congratulations to the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year, Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM!

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Category General announcements
Date published
December 2024

My Aged Care support plans now available in My Health Record

Your My Aged Care support plan can now be shared to your My Health Record within your myGov account.

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Category General announcements
Date published
December 2024

New single pathway for aged care assessments

As of 9 December, the new Single Assessment System will make it easier for you to enter aged care and access different services as your needs change.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2024

New Aged Care Bill passes Parliament

Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill on 21 November which means the new Aged Care Act can start from 1 July 2025. It paves the way for a better, more capable system that puts the rights and needs of older people first.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2024

Spotlight: Am I eligible?

My Aged Care’s Eligibility checker can help you quickly find out if you meet the requirements to have an aged care assessment. You will be asked a few short questions to help My Aged Care better understand your situation. This will only take a few minutes to complete.  

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2024

National Redress Scheme payments to be exempt from means testing

From 1 January 2025, payments made under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 (National Redress Scheme) will be excluded as an asset from the aged care means assessment for aged care homes.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2024

Important changes to your Home Care Package

The Australian Government is supporting an increase to aged care worker wages from 1 January 2025. If you receive a Home Care Package, this will mean an increase to your package subsidy.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2024

Have your say on how Star Ratings are calculated

The way we calculate Star Ratings is changing and we want to know what you think. The Department will change the way some of the ratings are calculated, following the introduction of the new Aged Care Act anticipated on 1 July 2025.

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Category General announcements
Date published
November 2024

Preparing for the new Aged Care Act

The new Aged Care Act will lead to major changes across the aged care system. Learn about what has happened since the Aged Care Bill 2024 was introduced to Parliament in September and what is coming up next.

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Category General announcements
Date published
October 2024

Star Ratings for aged care homes helps make your choice easier

Are you or a loved one considering an aged care home? Star Ratings can help you research and compare homes near you.

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Category General announcements
Date published
October 2024

National Carer's Week

This week (13 – 19 October) is National Carers Week. This year’s theme ‘Millions of reasons to care’ raises awareness of the over 3 million Australians providing care for their partners, family members and friends.

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Category General announcements
Date published
September 2024

International Day of Older Persons

Tuesday 1 October is International Day of Older Persons. The theme for this year is Ageing with Dignity: The importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide.

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