Why Rising Demand and Workforce Shortages Are Reshaping Aged Care Australia’s aged care sector is approaching a pivotal moment. While reforms such as the new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home program aim to improve quality and accountability, a deeper structural...

How Support at Home Pricing Changes Could Impact Community Meal Services Australia’s aged care system is undergoing significant reform, and while much of the focus has been on assessment tools and rights-based legislation, another issue is drawing national attention:...

Understanding the New Aged Care Act and What It Means for Older Australians From 1 November, Australia’s aged care system enters a significant new phase with the introduction of the New Aged Care Act. This legislation represents one of the most substantial reforms in...

A Major Shift in Australia’s Home Care Landscape Australia’s aged care system is undergoing another significant structural transition. The long-standing Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) will progressively transition into the new Support at Home program —...

A System Promising Change — But Delivering Pressure? Australia’s aged care system is undergoing one of the most significant legislative reforms in decades. The new Aged Care Act was introduced with the promise of a rights-based framework, improved accountability, and...

The Role of OPAN in Highlighting System Gaps The Older Persons Advocacy Network represents the voices of older Australians across the country. Its CEO, Craig Gear, has consistently emphasised that reform must protect dignity, fairness and accessibility. Recent...

A New Assessment System Facing Tough Questions Australia’s aged care reforms continue to evolve — but with reform comes scrutiny. During a Senate Estimates session led by Shadow Aged Care Minister Anne Ruston, serious questions were raised about the performance of the...

A Turning Point for Community-Based Aged Care Australia’s aged care system is once again entering a period of significant reform. As policymakers prepare to integrate the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) into the new Support at Home (SaH) program, important...

Introduction: When Support Comes Too Late For older Australians who need help at home, time is not a minor detail — it is everything. When someone experiences a fall, declining mobility, worsening dementia, or increasing frailty, support cannot wait indefinitely....