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Residential aged care pricing from 1 November 2025

The new Aged Care Act aims to make aged care funding fairer and more sustainable.

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Lack of integration between disability and the aged care system

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, ther…

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Aged care for people with disability

The new Aged Care Act: Starts from 1 November 2025 Aligns with the launch of the new Support at Home program Supports other reforms that have already…

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The New Age Care Act: What That Means for Aged Care Providers

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

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Introduction to the New Aged Care Act and What that Means for Older Australians

The New Aged Care Act will empower and improve the lives of older Australians who use aged care services in their home, in the community or aged residential ca…

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Your rights under the new Aged Care Act

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Royal Commission) released its final report in March 2021, outlining ways to improve the aged care syst…

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Sausage Casserole

If bangers and mash is your idea of comfort food, then this easy main meal is sure to be a hit. Sausages, a thick gravy and a potato topping, it can also be a…

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Improving communications with people with cognitive disability

1-minute read People who live with cognitive disabilities have a right to be listened to, effectively heard, and spoken with as adults. It is a human right no…

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The benefits of volunteering

1-minute read The Commonwealth Government, aged care industry peak bodies, and bodies that protect the rights and well-being of our seniors are active support…

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Planning for the Future

2-minute read Discussing the future can be difficult for carers and family members of older Australians, people with disability, mental ill health or diminish…

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