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The new Aged Care Act, starting 1 November 2025, includes changes to income and asset thresholds and new means-tested fees for residential aged care. 

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And what is the difference between the previous charter of aged care rights?

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As we age, we tend to use hospital services more frequently and may even experience longer hospital stays. To be prepared for a hospital visit, it’s essential to understand how Australia’s hospital system operates.

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The new Support at Home program launches on 1 November 2025.

From 1 November 2025, the new Support at Home (SaH) program will replace the Home Care Packages Program and the Short-Term Restorative Care Programme. The program also caters for older people with disability who are not currently receiving NDIS support.

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Tax time is here, and the most reliable and accurate information is on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Australia’s care system is designed to support those in the population who need it most. But when it comes to the integration of disability and aged care, there is a large gap that needs to be filled. 

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The new Aged Care Act

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The Australian Government has announced that a New Aged Care Act will commence on 1 November 2025.