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Stronger standards, new rules: navigating the Aged Care Act
May 28, 2025
Key changes under the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards
What strengthened compliance and accountability mean for providers
Practical steps to prepare for July 2025 reforms
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Assess your preparation for July 2025 reforms
From 1 July 2025, the new Aged Care Act will come into effect, introducing a rights-based approach to aged care and reshaping provider obligations. At the same time, strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards will set a higher benchmark for care delivery, compliance, and accountability.
This webinar unpacked what these changes mean for aged care providers, how to prepare, and the steps you need to take to remain compliant and competitive in the evolving landscape.
Key topics covered included:
- Key changes in the New Aged Care Act – What a rights-based approach means for providers and how it will impact operations and service delivery.
- Understanding the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards – A deep dive into the revised standards and how they will be assessed.
- Regulatory and Compliance Implications – What new provider obligations will look like, including registration, accreditation, and reporting requirements.
- Financial and Funding Adjustments – How the upcoming changes will impact fees, resident contributions, and financial planning.
- Action Plan for Providers – Practical steps you can take now to ensure your organisation is ready for the July 2025 reforms
Industry Panel Discussion
A panel of aged care leaders shared their unique insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Industry panel
Lucy O’Flaherty
CEO
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Columbia Aged Care
With 30 years in the social and community sector and 14 in the aged care sector as CEO and leader, Lucy was responsible for Korongee, Australia’s first purpose built village for people living with dementia. Lucy is a NSW Australian Ageing Council member and current CEO of Columbia Aged Care which has three residential aged care facilities in NSW.
Verity Leath
General Manager Residential Services
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Benetas
Verity joined Benetas in September 2019, with extensive experience within the aged care sector since 2000. Verity has also held executive management roles within the industry, including previous positions at Estia Health and BlueCross as regional and executive manager respectively. She is committed to building and maintaining high-performance teams, enjoys meeting her customer-facing teams, and interacting with residents and their families. Verity’s advice is to ‘back yourself up as a professional’ and say ‘yes’ to challenges or opportunities – ‘you never know where they may lead’. Verity encourages young women to seek inspiration from other women who have successfully contributed and held leadership roles.
Justin Dover
Co-CEO
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Alino Living
Justin Dover is a dedicated professional with over 29 years of experience in the aged care sector. Starting his journey as an assistant in nursing, Justin has worked in various organisations. Currently serving as the Co-CEO of Alino Living, a not-for-profit organisation, Justin oversees operations across four sites on the NSW Central Coast. Justin also a director of PACE Care, an organisation providing financial processing services to aged care organisations. Justin’s extensive experience, coupled with his genuine care and dedication, make him a respected figure in the aged care sector.
Your hosts
Robert Covino
Founder
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Mirus Australia
Robert is the Managing Director and Founder at Mirus Australia and has over a decade of management consulting experience in aged care.
At Mirus, Robert develops strategic service offerings and the associated methodologies for the industry, adapting delivery strategies to accommodate clients’ needs. Robert is the host of the popular monthly video series Mirus Industry Analysis (MIA).
Taran Minhas
Senior Consultant
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Mirus Australia
Taran is a Certified Health Informatician Australasia (CHIA) and digital health consultant with a background in clinical care, healthcare data science, and strategic advisory. With qualifications in physiotherapy and health services management, she brings frontline insight and systems-level thinking to her work. Taran supports aged care and community health providers across Australia to navigate change, improve governance, and adopt digital solutions with confidence. She’s known for translating complex ideas into practical strategies and serves on the Australian Institute of Digital Health’s SME Panel for Regulation, Standards, and Assurance.