Aged Care Reform
Aged care reforms ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality care for our elderly Australians.
For many years, the ANMF has campaigned for meaningful and substantial reforms in aged care.
Promisingly, recent wins have included the introduction of RN 24/7, ensuring that nursing homes have a registered nurse on duty around the clock, mandatory minimum care minutes requirements, and wage increases for aged care workers through the ANMF’s Work Value Case at the Fair Work Commission (FWC). But significant work remains.
Aged care reforms
The new Aged Care Act 2024 is the cornerstone of aged care reforms and a key priority for the ANMF is on ensuring improved representation and protection for the workforce in 2025.
Regulation of aged care workforce
The ANMF is pursuing a positive registration scheme for care workers as critically important to achieving consistent, quality aged care across the country.
Mandated 24/7 minutes
The ANMF is ensuring government keeps aged care providers accountable in meeting mandated care minutes as the reforms were intended.
Related Resources
Recent Wins
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Position Statement: Compulsory reporting in aged care
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ANMJ Articles
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Aged Care Minister’s open letter puts for-profit providers on no
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ANMF says RN 24/7 is critical to ensuring safe care for older Australians
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Fair Work Commission hands down decision on timing of pay rises for aged care workers
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Providers falling short in meeting care minutes, hears Senate inquiry
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Submissions
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Submission to Department of Health and Aged Care - Aged Care Rules - Residential Care Service List Consultation
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Submission to the Aged Care Bill Service List Rules Consultation
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Submission to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Aged Care Bill 2024 [Provisions]
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Submission to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2025-26 (the Consultation Paper)
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