Mirus Industry Analysis (MIA) – December 2025 edition
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On the surface, some parts of aged care reporting look simple. Take resident counts, for example. How many people are currently in care? Easy — it’s a head count.
But as every aged care provider knows, what sounds simple rarely is.
As the expectations for transparency and workforce accountability continue to strengthen across residential aged care, the Care Minute Performance Statement (CMPS) is becoming a core element of provider reporting.
The aged care sector has made remarkable progress in meeting mandated care minute targets under the AN-ACC funding model, with strong improvements recorded over the past year.
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Did you know that the average wait time for a dementia patient to find suitable residential accommodation is now on average six weeks past their discharge date?
“A long way back, from 1987 to 1993, I was the Commonwealth’s Aged Care Minister. If you are not aware, prior to that, aged care was mainly an add-on to the various state health and hospital systems.”
The introduction of the New Aged Care Act and Strengthened Standards marks a pivotal moment for aged care in Australia. With promises of person-centred, rights-based care that prioritises dignity, safety, and consistency, the sector is poised for transformation. But how much change will this legislation truly deliver?
The poll, conducted with 282 respondents from 230 organisations ahead of our upcoming Final steps to November 1 webinar, highlights a sector working hard to adapt to wide ranging regulatory and operational reforms — but also facing material risks and readiness gaps.
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