The new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home Program are set to commence in July 2025, and perhaps this Christmas break offers a unique opportunity for Home Care providers to get ahead. Here are 5 key questions to consider to prepare your organisation for the transformation.
With the introduction of the Single Assessment System (SAS) from 9 December 2024, the days of navigating multiple assessment processes, facing inconsistent eligibility criteria, and juggling fragmented referral pathways will soon be behind us. For residential aged care and home care providers, this shift signals an important opportunity to get ahead of the curve—starting now.
As aged care reforms evolve, staying informed about changes to programs like Support at Home can feel overwhelming, especially amid the demands of daily operations. To support your journey, we’ve compiled a list of essential resources, articles, and insights to keep the aged care sector up-to-date on the Support at Home program.
The aged care and home care sectors in Australia are currently experiencing major reforms and providers are grappling with a lack of clear information regarding the new Support at Home model, even three years after the Royal Commission. This ongoing uncertainty, coupled with shifting implementation dates, has left many feeling like they are “planning in the dark”.
By embracing data-driven decision making, we are not only preparing for the upcoming reforms but also driving continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of home care services.