Department of Health
From 1 November this year, the new Aged Care Act will ensure the rights of older people are at the centre of aged care.
It will make the system safer, fairer and more respectful.
The new Act improves key areas of the aged care system:
- enhanced rights and more independence for older people
- stronger rules and regulations to ensure care is safe and fair
- quality care through higher standards and cultural safety
- easier access and entry to services
- more choice and transparency
- a stronger workforce with clear responsibilities.
To help you understand these changes, a new animation is available to explain how the different parts of the new Act fit together.
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