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Historic aged care reforms spark concern

A landmark overhaul of the nation's aged care rules is in effect, enshrining older Australians' rights into law but also pushing up some prices.

AAP · Oct 31, 2025

Higher aged care payments to boost quality, fairness

Reforms that will help older Australians to live at home for longer are also hoped to improve generational fairness and bolster aged care quality.

AAP · Sep 12, 2024

How do you best choose an Australian aged care facility and what do the star ratings mean?

Experts have questioned why so few homes are rated substandard, given the commission found one in three residents experience neglect, abuse or poor care

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2024

Damning aged care audit reveals abuse and neglect of residents across Australia

Advocates call for reform as report finds residents left with untreated wounds, overcharged and wrongly prevented from leaving

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022

Older Australians receiving home care terrified of imminent increase in costs

Sector workers say the changes to conditions for aged care workers are needed, but should come with more funding so clients who cannot afford services are not forced into aged care homes.

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022

Staff shortages impacting older Australians on home care packages

Thousands more home care packages are being rolled out to older Australians, but advocates are concerned there aren't enough staff to keep up with demand.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2022