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The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care announced today that the Aged Care Bill had passed Parliament.
This means the new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.
The Department has outlined some key changes for older people, aged care providers, and aged care workers.
Describing the new Act as bringing improvements for older people, the Department state that ‘older people and their supporters will have a greater say and a more independent voice about the care and services they receive.’
The Department of Health and Aged Care has pledged to work closely with aged care providers and workers to allow for a smooth transition from 1 July 2025.
Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells, said:
‘“The new Aged Care Act is the final piece of the puzzle to create a better way of caring for older people both today and into the future.”
You can find out more about what the new Aged Care Act will mean for you by clicking the link below:
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/aged-care-act/about/what-it-means