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.
We conducted a poll ahead of our July webinar, gathering insights from 294 participants across 244 aged care organisations. The poll findings highlighted persistent concerns around compliance, funding, and workforce overspend.
We conducted a poll ahead of our June webinar, gathering insights from 140 participants across 112 aged care organisations. The findings reflect a sector working toward reform—but with critical gaps in preparedness, particularly among frontline teams.
Using the aged care act delay to prepare with purpose and a chance for aged care providers to recalibrate, rethink, and realign.
We conducted a poll ahead of the 2025 Aged Care Act, gathering insights from 428 participants across 290 aged care organisations across Australia. The findings highlight a sector in cautious transition, with providers seeking practical, operational support to prepare for the significant reforms set to take effect in July 2025.
As aged care reforms evolve, staying informed about changes to programs like Support at Home can feel overwhelming, especially amid the demands of daily operations. To support your journey, we’ve compiled a list of essential resources, articles, and insights to keep the aged care sector up-to-date on the Support at Home program.
The new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home Program are set to commence in July 2025, and perhaps this Christmas break offers a unique opportunity for Home Care providers to get ahead. Here are 5 key questions to consider to prepare your organisation for the transformation.