New Aged Care Act: Community sessions open for registration
12 Sep 2025
The new Aged Care Act, starting on 1 November 2025, will put older Australians at the centre of aged care and make the system safer, fairer, and more respectful.
To help people understand the changes, COTA Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) are hosting community sessions across September and October. These sessions are open to older people, their families, and carers, and will give you the chance to:
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Learn about the new Act and what it means for you
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Understand what will change in aged care
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Ask questions and get clear information
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Share your views and experiences
Sessions can be attended in person or online, but in-person spots are limited. You can register via the COTA Australia website.
Upcoming in-person sessions:
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Monday 15 September, Sydney, 2:00pm–4:00pm
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Tuesday 16 September, Canberra, 1:30pm–3:30pm
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Thursday 18 September, Melbourne, 1:00pm–3:00pm
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Friday 19 September, Hobart, 2:00pm–4:00pm
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Wednesday 8 October, Adelaide, 2:00pm–4:00pm
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Friday 10 October, Perth, 10:00am–12:00pm
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Monday 13 October, Darwin, 9:00am–11:00am
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Tuesday 14 October, Gold Coast, 11:00am–1:00pm
You can also explore resources, including fact sheets, videos, guidelines, and eLearning modules to learn more about the new Act.
Source: COTA Australia; Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
