Under the Aged Care Act 2024 (commenced 1 Nov 2025), existing residential care agreements automatically became 'service agreements' and existing care plans became 'care and service plans'. Both must be reviewed and varied or replaced within 12 months (by 1 November 2026). Providers must also provide the Statement of Rights to all existing residents. The deadline is approaching — action needed now.
critical29 April 2026
Aged Care Act 2024 — 12-Month Transitional Deadline Approaching for Agreements and Care Plans
Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
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