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The new rights-based Aged Care Act came into effect on 1 November 2025. The Act represents a significant shift in the way aged care is delivered in this country. What does this mean on a practical level? How have the changes affected older people and their families? After a successful Q&A session in July, OPAN is bringing you another edition of our Big Q&A, where a panel of experts will answer your questions. For more information and to register, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gcJmEbdu

Transitioning to Support at Home? You still have time to sign your agreement • You’ll receive a letter from Services Australia with your individual contribution rate in the coming weeks. • Once you have received your letter, you have up to a maximum of 90 days to sign your agreement, so you have time to consider your individual circumstances. • You can continue receiving services after 1 November without signing your new agreement. • Accepting services after 1 November does not mean you have accepted your new agreement. • During the transition period, your provider cannot end your services because you have not signed your service agreement. For more information about service agreements and the transition to Support at Home, visit: https://lnkd.in/gyDYtKMJ

OPAN's free Planning for Diversity training supports aged care providers to better plan for and report on their delivery of a diverse and inclusive environment for older people and aged care workers. It is aimed at the person responsible for quality improvement, compliance and service planning. This national workshop series is currently rolling out across Australia. Completion meets your reporting requirements under the new Aged Care Act. For more information or to register head to our website today.

OPAN's free Planning for Diversity training supports aged care providers to better plan for and report on their delivery of a diverse and inclusive environment for older people and aged care workers. It is aimed at the person responsible for quality improvement, compliance and service planning. This national workshop series is currently rolling out across Australia. Completion meets your reporting requirements under the new Aged Care Act.

OPAN's free Who's Missing: Planning for Diversity eLearning course offers strategies, insights and tools to support providers to deliver safe and inclusive services for older people. The course is self-paced, available 100% online and aimed at the aged care staff responsible for quality improvement, compliance or service planning. Completion helps meets your reporting requirements under the Aged Care Act 2024. Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/eD-84cUG

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) offers free, confidential and independent information and advocacy support for older people seeking or receiving government-funded aged care services. To chat with us, call the Aged Care Advocacy Line 1800 700 600 or visit https://lnkd.in/gneCvFbn