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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 

Notice: We’re updating this website to reflect changes under the new Aged Care Act, commencing 1 November 2025

Webinar | The Big Q&A part 2

Date: Tuesday 2 December 2025
Time: 1 – 2:15 pm AEST


The new rights-based Aged Care Act came into effect on 1 November 2025. This reform represents a significant shift in the way aged care is delivered in this country.

What does this mean on a practical level? How have the changes affected older people and their families? After a successful Q&A session in July, OPAN is bringing you another edition of our Big Q&A, where a panel of experts will answer your questions. 

Panel:

  • Craig Gear, Chief Executive Officer, Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
  • Pat Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer, COTA Australia
  • Anne Burgess, Chair, Council of Elders
  • Susan Trainor, Contributions & Accommodation Reform Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
  • Liz Hefren-Webb, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.


Time:

  • ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS: 1 pm
  • QLD: 12 pm
  • SA: 12.30 pm
  • NT: 11.30 am
  • WA: 10 am