From 1 November 2025, older people will have stronger protections under a new rights-based Aged Care Act.
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Call the Aged Care Advocacy Line, our national team of advocates is available Monday to Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday 10am-4pm 

Webinar | Residential aged care costs and fees

Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Time: 1 – 2 pm AEST

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 

Time:

  • ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS: 1 pm
  • SA, NT: 12:30 pm
  • WA: 11 am