New Aged Care Act Delayed by Four Months

The proposed date of 1st July 2025 for the start of the implementation of the New Aged Care Act has been shifted to the 1st November 2025. This places a four-month delay of the implementation of the much awaited Act.

The office of The Hon Mark Butler MP Minister for Health and Ageing announced:  Following careful consideration, the proposed delay will allow more time for aged care providers to prepare their clients, support their workers and get their systems ready for the changes. It will also allow more time to finalise key operational and digital processes.

 Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) CEO Craig Gear said: "“We need to use this four-month window to urgently address outstanding issues, which include accessible hardship provisions for those with limited means, and roadblocks in the single assessment system which are exacerbating waiting times for in-home aged care."

From a Patient's Perspective

As an aged care patient, you will continue to receive quality care. If you are currently receiving support under any Home Care Package or Short-Term Restorative Care program, you will continue to receive service under these programs until Support at Home starts on 1 November.

Our government is committed to reforming aged care. The new rights-based Act aims to deliver a sustainable, world-class aged care system with your interests at its core.

Read the official announcement.