What’s Changing?
Recent and upcoming reforms include:
- A new Aged Care Act designed to strengthen consumer rights and provider accountability.
- Changes to home care services to streamline access and improve care coordination.
- Funding and pricing reforms for residential and home care services.
- Increased workforce support to improve aged care quality and staffing levels.
How This Affects You
As an aged care recipient, you may see improvements in service quality and access.
If you are a family member or carer, these reforms aim to provide better transparency and options for care.
Aged Care Reform Articles
Catholic Homes Key Updates (last updated 7 May 2025)
Catholic Homes is continuing to prepare and evolve across key areas of our operations as part of our commitment to delivering high-quality aged care services that align with the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home Program commencing from 1 July 2025.
Here’s an update on three important changes underway
Introducing a New Client Management System
We are transitioning to a new Client Management System. This modern platform will replace our current system and improve how we manage, record, and respond to the needs of our Home Care clients.
Policies and Procedures Aligned with the New Standards
We are reviewing and updating our policies and procedures to ensure they align with the new Aged Care Quality Standards. This work is crucial to ensuring Catholic Homes continues to provide safe, consistent, and high-quality care under the new reforms.
Review and Streamlining of Home Care Suppliers
To strengthen the consistency of our services and ensure compliance with upcoming regulatory changes, Catholic Homes is conducting a thorough review of all third-party suppliers providing home care on our behalf.
This process will ensure that all partners meet our high standards for quality, safety, and person-centred care, which align with the new Aged Care Standards.
More information
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s Aged Care Act developments https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/aged-care-reforms
The Government’s Aged Care Reforms roadmap https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/aged-care-reforms/roadmap
7 May 2025 | Support at Home Transition – What to Expect Next
The Australian Government has notified Home Care Package recipients about upcoming changes to in-home aged care, including the transition to the new Support at Home program starting 1 July 2025.
At Catholic Homes, we’re committed to making this transition as smooth and stress-free as possible for you.
What’s happening now?
You may have received a letter from the Government outlining the changes and what they mean for you.
What happens next?
Your dedicated Case Manager from Catholic Homes will contact you during May 2025 to arrange a time, either in person or over the phone, to
- Review your current care needs.
- Update your care plan.
- Prepare a revised budget.
- Finalise a new service agreement under Support at Home.
There is no action needed from you right now — we’ll be in touch.
7 April 2025
We are reviewing the details of the new Aged Care Act and ensuring we align with the new requirements. Our priority is to seamlessly integrate these changes while maintaining the high standard of care and support you expect from us.
1 April 2025
As further details emerge, we will provide updates on:
- How these changes may affect our services to you, and
- Opportunities for feedback and community engagement
We regularly update this page with the latest information from trusted sources, including:
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s Aged Care Act developments https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/aged-care-reforms
The Government’s Aged Care Reforms roadmap https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/aged-care-reforms/roadmap
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