Human Rights As We Age Network launched
11 June, 2025Recognising that as Australia ages the need for enforceable human rights for older persons becomes more urgent, the Human Rights As We Age Network has launched.
Until November — new Aged Care Act delay campaign claims win
04 June, 2025After advice from the sector and experts, the Australian Government has announced that the commencement of the new Aged Care Act will be delayed until 1 November.
1 July aged care provider 'Priority Actions List' released
23 May, 2025The Australian Government has released a practical checklist outlining steps providers must take to be ready for the new Aged Care Act, in effect on 1 July.
Ageing Australia calls for "staged approach" to reforms
15 May, 2025Ageing Australia is calling for a "staged approach" to the new Aged Care Act, with its CEO saying "we're running out of runway for the July 1 deadline".
Bupa Aged Care class action alleges "systemic failures"
14 April, 2025Bupa Aged Care Australia has been issued with a class action over alleged poor‑quality care at its residential aged care facilities, Echo Law has announced.
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report welcomed
12 February, 2025The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report has been welcomed by OPAN as an important step forward for the sector.
Retirees paying more tax than they should: research
29 January, 2025At least 700,000 Australians over the age of 65 could be paying too much tax, Super Members Council research has shown.
National Dementia Action Plan released by govt
11 December, 2024In a bid to make Australian more dementia-inclusive, the federal government has released its National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034.
Australian aged care reforms pass parliament
27 November, 2024Reforms to the aged care system will now push ahead, with the federal government's Aged Care Bill having passed through parliament.
Aged care needs time to implement vital reforms
31 October, 2024Realistic timelines are needed for historic aged care reform, according to the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA).
Aged care homes fall short on mandatory minutes
10 October, 2024Despite increased funding, many aged care facilities are still not reaching the mandatory minutes of direct care, data shows.
New Aged Care Act welcomed by advocacy body
12 September, 2024An announcement that the bill for the new Aged Care Act will be introduced to parliament has been welcomed by advocacy groups.
Stop delaying action on aged care reform, advocates say
21 August, 2024A new rights-based Aged Care Act urgently needs to be introduced, according to advocacy groups.
Progress report released on Aged Care Royal Commission
06 August, 2024The 2024 Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has been published.
Low aged care COVID vaccination rates in the spotlight
27 June, 2024All residential aged care providers have been put on notice to ensure residents are able to access COVID-19 vaccinations.
