How will the new Aged Care Act affect what older people pay for residential care? Join our panel of experts to unpack the changes, which come into effect on 1 November 2025*. And find out how ‘no worse off’ arrangements impact older people currently in the aged care system, including those currently receiving in-home care.
*Implementation of the Act, scheduled for 1 July 2025, has now been delayed to 1 November 2025.
Panel:
- Susan Trainor, Contributions & Accommodation Reform, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
- Stuart Barber, Financial Advocacy Officer, Seniors Rights Service (OPAN’s NSW network member)
- Rosemary Seam, Member, OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group
Webinar resources:
OPAN:
- Collection of resources explained in plain language OPAN’s new aged care act resources
My Aged Care:
- Support at Home fee estimator: Upcoming changes to aged care funding
- Updates to existing fee estimator: How much will I pay?
- Find & compare aged care providers Find-a-provider tool
- Apply for an Assessment.
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
- Statement of Rights Fact sheet
- Raising a complaint: Fact sheet
Department of Health, Disability & Ageing:
- Fees overview Understanding fees for aged care homes – Fact sheets
- Residential care fees & means testing Webinar, slides & frequently asked questions
- Accommodation funding and the Higher Everyday Living Fee Webinar, slides & frequently asked questions
- Higher Everyday Living Fee fact sheet
Services Australia
- Updating income & assets means assessment: Retirement years – Services Australia