New Aged Care Bill passed
Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill on 25 November which means the new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.
This important step means a better aged care system that puts the rights and needs of older people first.
A new Act was the number one recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. It includes:
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The launch of the new Support at Home program, helping more people to live independently in their own home.
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Consumer protections and more information to make decisions about aged care.
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Stronger quality and safety standards
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Better support for people who need services earlier, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and 50 to 64 year olds at risk of homelessness.
The government will remain the main funder of aged care. For every $1 an aged care resident contributes, the government on average will contribute $3. There will be:
- no new levies or taxes
- no changes to means testing of the family home
- no one will pay more than $130,000 in non-clinical care costs over their lifetime.
Read what the new law means for you and the Minister for Aged Care's media release.
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.