“How Aged Care Work is Evolving”
06 Oct 2025
What the new Act will do:
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Place older people at the centre of care
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Create a safer and fairer system for everyone
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Ensure dignity, choice, and quality of life for older people
Changes for aged care workers
Aged care workers will have a vital role under the new Act. A new video explains five key areas that will affect workers:
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Statement of Rights and Statement of Principles
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Worker screening
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Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
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Complaints processes
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Whistleblower protections
Supporting aged care workers
The video also shows how the new Act will help workers:
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Focus on providing safe, high-quality care
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Understand obligations under the new system
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Build skills and knowledge for the future
Learn more
Take a few minutes to watch the video and see what’s changing for aged care workers. You can also access resources and training through self-paced eLearning modules to build your knowledge and confidence.