Find out what the new Aged Care Act means for you
The new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.
To help you understand what this means for you, updated fact sheets are now available:
- a plain language summary, available in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese
- an Easy Read summary
- a summary of the changes made to the Act by Members of Parliament before it was approved as law.
The new Act will address the challenges facing aged care in Australia and puts the rights and needs of older people at the centre of our new aged care system.
Read more about the new Aged Care Act.
Let's change aged care, together
Every Australian should feel confident about accessing high quality and safe aged care, when and where they need it.
The changes mean Older people will have greater choice and control, services that respect and meet their needs, and support to stay independent as they age.
To find out more and help design the changes, visit the Get Involved page or call 1800 318 209.