Funding & Finance

Aged care room prices rose 12% in 2025 as providers adjust pricing to meet rising costs and consumer demand.

Latest data shows most homes meet care minute targets but RN shortages remain a key compliance and funding risk.

The Care Minute Performance Statement is becoming central to transparency and workforce accountability reporting.

A 4.67% AN-ACC base price rise masks ongoing financial pressure despite higher daily subsidies.

From 1 November 2025, the advanced AN-ACC Calculator will retire, with a free simplified version remaining for basic calculations.

We celebrate supporting clients to secure $50m in Capital Assistance Grants to improve housing, care delivery and wellbeing.

In our July webinar, Lyn Tong, Finance Business Partner, at RAAFA WA shared how the organisation addressed workforce shortages, regulatory changes, and EBA negotiations — highlighting the approaches behind RAAFA WA’s care minute success

John Ashby shares how data, centralised rostering and discipline support consistent care minutes at Whiddon.

Across the aged care sector, there has been a notable shift in accommodation pricing strategy following the 1 Jan RAD increase.

With October 2025 approaching, care minute performance will directly impact funding and future compliance audits.

The Department clarified the PCW definition for care minutes, impacting staff classification, compliance and funding.

Survey findings reveal provider concerns and priorities ahead of 2025 care minute compliance changes.