Changes to aged care
The Australian Government is making positive changes to aged care.
These changes – known as the aged care reforms – will improve aged care in Australia now and into the future.
Many of these changes are in response to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Our vision is to deliver the highest quality person-centred care for older people, where and when they need it.
Together we can make positive, lasting changes to aged care that deliver:
• high-quality care for older people
• better conditions for workers
• a sustainable, innovative sector.
The changes to aged care in Australia aim to achieve six main outcomes:
• respect, care and dignity
• real choice and control
• safe and high-quality care
• independence through care at home
• easy, consistent and equitable access
• appropriately skilled care.
Support at Home prgram: A guide for older people in Australia, families and carers