Calvary Health Care

On 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act commenced. The legislative changes mark a significant step forward in improving aged care across Australia.

The new Act aims to ensure that people accessing aged care services funded by the Australian Government are treated with respect and have the quality of life they deserve.

The Strengthened Quality Standards, also came into effect on 1 November 2025, to support all aged care providers to deliver person-centred, high-quality care and to continuously strive for best practice.

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The new Aged Care Act includes a Statement of Rights, which replaces the Charter of Rights under the former Act. It outlines the rights that older people should expect when seeking or accessing government-funded aged care services. This is designed to ensure that older people and their needs continue to be at the centre of the aged care system.

All Calvary Residential Aged Care Homes and Home Care Service Centres should have this poster displayed in a visible location for anyone entering the home.

The new Aged Care Act recognises that every older person was presumed to have the ability to make their own decisions. Any authorised or regular representatives recorded in My Aged Care automatically transitioned to the registered supporter role newly introduced under the new system from 1 November 2025, unless they had opted out.