Webinar – The Big Q&A part 2
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
- Liz Hefren-Webb, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
- Susan Trainor, Contributions & Accommodation Reform Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
- Anne Burgess, Chair, Council of Elders
Webinar Resources:
- OPAN: Aged Care Advocacy Line 1800 700 600
- COTA Australia: 1300 COTA AU (1300 2682 28)
- Department of Health, Disability & Ageing: 1800 020 103
- Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission: 1800 951 822
- My Aged Care: 1800 200 422.
- Services Australia: 132 300
- 1800ELDERHelp: 1800 353 37
