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Registered Aged Care Providers, Statement of Rights and Code of Conduct under the Aged Care Act 2024 Aged Care Providers, Statement of Rights and Code of Conduct under the new Aged Care Act | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing This video is about the Statement of Rights and Code of Conduct, which put older people at the centre of aged care. It introduces key features of the regulatory model under the Aged Care Act 2024.
About the new rights-based Aged Care Act About the new rights-based Aged Care Act | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing The new Act starts from 1 November 2025 and responds to issues facing older people, aged care providers, workers and the broader sector. It will put the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.
The deeming process – transitioning providers to the new system https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/new-model-for-regulating-aged-care/how-it-works/deeming In preparation for the new Act, current government-funded providers will be transitioned to the new regulatory model as registered providers. This process is called deeming.
Registered Provider Registration Categories  How the New Regulatory Model will Work | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Learn more about the provider registration categories that are being introduced with the Aged Care Act 2024.
NATSIFACP National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing This NATSIFACP Program provides culturally appropriate aged care to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The service providers in this program deliver a mix of aged care services, mainly in rural and remote areas.
CHSP About the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing The CHSP provides entry-level support for older people who need some help to stay at home. Providers work with them to maintain their independence and keep them as well as possible. The program aims to help older people live independently as possible.
MPS Multi-Purpose Services Program (MPS) resources | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing A list of resources, including guides, fact sheets and other publications for Multi-Purpose Services.
Support at Home About the Support at Home program | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Support at Home brings together in-home aged care programs, ensuring a simpler and more equitable system for older people that helps them to stay at home for longer. It will ensure improved access to services, equipment and home modifications to help older people remain healthy, active and socially connected to their community.
TCP Transition Care Programme (TCP) | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing The Transition Care Programme helps older people recover after a hospital stay by providing short term care for up to 12 weeks. The care includes social work, nursing support, personal care and allied health care.
SIRS Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) is helping to reduce abuse and neglect of older people receiving aged care services. It expands the responsibilities of Commonwealth-subsidised aged care providers on preventing and managing serious incidents.
New Aged Care Act New Aged Care Act resources | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing A list of resources – including guides, fact sheets and other publications – relating to the new Aged Care Act.
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Homepage | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission The national regulator of aged care services, we protect the health, safety and wellbeing of older people.
eLearning for aged care providers: Adapting to the Aged Care Act 2024 eLearning for aged care providers | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing E-learning material for providers who deliver aged care services.
Guide to Aged Care Law Guide to Aged Care Law | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing The Aged Care Act 2024 is the main law that covers government-funded aged care. It sets out the legal requirements for accessing aged care, who can provide services and how, funding, and regulation.