More choice and control in residential aged care
Our new residential aged care system assigns places directly to people, instead of to providers. This gives you more choice and control over your care.
Once you're approved for residential care, you'll be allocated a place. You can then choose an aged care home that suits your needs and has rooms available.
You don't have to accept a place in residential care immediately, your allocated place doesn't expire and you can continue to receive support in your own home until you are ready.
This change begins from 1 July 2025.
For more information, visit the places to people webpage or read the factsheet.
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.