This resource library was correct at last review: 4th July 2025.
Standards and subordinate legislation
The current Standards and subordinate legislation will be strengthened as part of the new Aged Care Act and regulatory model.
Industry Standards, Regulations and Legislation
Aged Care Legislation
The Australian Government introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to Parliament on 12 September 2024. It passed Parliament on 25 November 2024 and will become the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025.
The Aged Care Act 1997 is the current legislation outlining the obligations and responsibilities that aged care providers must follow to receive subsidies from the Australian Government.
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Australian Government – Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Resource Library
The Commission regularly produces and sources resources that help and support aged care providers in the delivery of quality care.
Charter of Aged Care Rights
Residential Care Sector performance data
The performance information includes data from the Commission’s aged care quality regulatory and complaints functions.
Ageing Australia (ACCPA) is the national association for providers of residential aged care, home and community care, retirement living and related services.
National aged care reforms
News and Information
Aged Care Insite is a prolific source of news and information regarding the aged care industry. You can subscribe to receive all the latest articles direct to your email inbox.
Nursing Review is an excellent source of news and information for nurses as well as industry professionals. You can subscribe to receive all the latest articles direct to your email inbox.
Dementia Australia represents the 436,366 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.5 million Australians involved in their care.
