New Online Toolkit Helps Providers Navigate Changes in the Aged Care Act
06 Oct 2025
This release provides a toolkit designed to give aged care providers the resources they need to prepare their workforce for the upcoming changes.
The toolkit aims to make it easier for providers to implement the new Act and support consistent, high-quality care for older Australians.
Release 1 includes:
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Workforce training plan template: A step-by-step guide to help identify learning needs for different roles.
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Education and training catalogue: A list of resources and training developed by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
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Guide to navigating change: Helps workers understand what is changing, how to apply it in daily work, and how to continue improving care.
Access: Release 1 is now available on the official website. Further releases of Module 3 will follow soon.
Other learning opportunities for providers:
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Read the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors’ open letter to aged care providers and workers.
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Complete Modules 1 and 2 to understand the changes under the new Act.
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Complete the Support at Home program learning packages.
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Visit the provider resources page for additional information.
Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
