The aged care pricing update taking effect on 1 October 2025 delivers a headline 4.67% increase in the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) base price. The base subsidy will rise to $295.64 per resident per day. While this looks like a positive increase on paper, our analysis highlights that this uplift masks underlying financial pressures for providers.
In our February 2025 webinar, four aged care providers shared valuable insights into non-care funding challenges and how they are driving non-care revenue strategies.
We’re excited to share an important milestone in our journey—Mirus Australia has joined forces with Management Advantage (ManAd), one of Australia’s most trusted aged care management software providers.
Learn how accurate room pricing in aged care impacts consumers, compliance, and market positioning. Get insights to enhance transparency and competitive edge.
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s recent announcement on care minute changes introduce significant challenges for MM1 facilities. From April 2026, a reduction in the Base Care Tariff will impact facilities not meeting the 215 care minute target. Our data indicates that this will impact more than 850 facilities.
With the new Aged Care Act, updated accommodation pricing caps, and the introduction of Higher Everyday Living Fees (HELF) in 2025, proactive and adaptable planning is needed to navigate uncertainty and seize opportunities. In this blog, we share practical strategies to prepare for these changes, including scenario planning, capability building, and fostering adaptability within teams.
Revenue leakage is a silent but substantial challenge affecting many industries, and Australian aged care is no exception. Revenue leakage is the loss of revenue due to inefficiencies, errors, or missed opportunities, and it can undermine financial sustainability and jeopardise an aged care provider’s ability to deliver optimal care.
By embracing data-driven decision making, we are not only preparing for the upcoming reforms but also driving continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of home care services.
Our Executive leadership met with the Department of Health and Aged Care and discussed the Care Time Assessment Audits focusing on the data Providers include in their QFR submissions. This blog highlights common themes in Care Time reporting errors and provides guidance on ways to improve reporting practices.
Providers have been asking about our forecast on where the AN-ACC pricing will be set this coming October. Here’s an overview of what’s ahead.