Resources

This webpage from the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare provides a snapshot of the current mental health needs of people accessing aged care services. It finds that about 58% or people entering aged care are recorded to have a mental health condition.

This government webpage provides all the information relating to the new Aged Care Act.

This webpage from the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission explains the new Strengthened Quality Standards that will come into force with the new Act. Note: these will be updated after the 1st November 2025.

This webpage from the My Aged Care website provides information for consumers on how the funding changes in the new Act might impact you.

This article from Seniors Rights Service explains for consumers the new rights-based Aged Care Act.

This webpage within the My aged care site provides consumers with information into the reform changes in aged care in Australia. 

This webpage from OPAN provides a variety of resources related to the Aged Care Act and highlights 7 key changes relevant to older adults.

This webpage from the Australian Government My Aged Care provides information about the Support at Home, what it means for older people and families, and links to useful resources.

This webpage from ECH summarises the services available under the Support at Home Program.

This webpage from Southern Cross Care summarises the services covered in the Support at Home Packages.