SIRS Expanded to Support at Home Providers Under New Act

Under the Aged Care Act 2024 (from 1 November 2025), SIRS has been expanded from residential care to include Support at Home providers. Priority 1 incidents must be reported within 24 hours; Priority 2 within 30 days; final reports within 60 days. The 8 reportable incident types continue to apply. Residential providers should review updated guidelines.