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

Webinar resources:

OPAN:

• Collection of resources explained in plain language OPAN’s new aged care act resources

My Aged Care:

• Support at Home fee estimator: Upcoming changes to aged care funding
• Updates to existing fee estimator: How much will I pay?
• Find & compare aged care providers Find-a-provider tool
• Apply for an Assessment.

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission

• Statement of Rights Fact sheet
• Raising a complaint: Fact sheet

Department of Health, Disability & Ageing:

• Fees overview Understanding fees for aged care homes – Fact sheets
• Residential care fees & means testing Webinar, slides & frequently asked questions
• Accommodation funding and the Higher Everyday Living Fee Webinar, slides & frequently asked questions
• Higher Everyday Living Fee fact sheet

Services Australia

• Updating income & assets means assessment: Retirement years – Services Australia