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From 1 November 2025, a new Aged Care Act will come into effect.

This Act introduces important changes to how aged care in Australia is delivered - with a focus on the rights and needs of older people.

The reforms are significant and complex - and they may affect you or someone you care for.

To help people understand what’s changing, COTA Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) are hosting community consultations around Australia.

Register here: https://cota.org.au/project/community-information-sessions-near-you-the-new-aged-care-reforms-explained/

These sessions will provide an opportunity to:

• Learn about the new Aged Care Act and what it means in practice
• Understand what will change in the aged care system
• Ask questions and receive clear information
• Share your views and experiences to help guide the rollout
  

Older people must be at the heart of this change.

That’s why we’re encouraging older Australians their families and other supporters as well as interested community members to attend and be part of the discussion.

Find a consultation near you and register today:

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»  Thursday        18 September 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm                                Melbourne
»  Friday               19 September 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm                                Hobart
»  Wednesday  08 October      2:00 pm - 4:00 pm                               Adelaide
»  Friday              10 October      10:00 am - 12:00 pm                            Perth
»  Monday          13 October        9:00 am - 11:00 am                             Darwin
»  Tuesday          14 October      11:00 am - 1:00 pm                               Gold Coast

Register today: https://cota.org.au/project/community-information-sessions-near-you-the-new-aged-care-reforms-explained/

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The new Aged Care Act describes what high quality care looks like, but how are we going to achieve that in practice? What regulatory levers do we have to bring that definition to life? Join our webinar on Tuesday 23September 2025, 'High quality care' when our panel of experts will explore the strengths and limitations of the Statement of Rights and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the equal importance of clinical and psycho social support.

 Panelists:

·      Loren deVries, Senior Practitioner, Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices Unit, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

·      Chris Atmore, Policy and Advocacy Senior Advisor, Allied Health Professions Australia

·      Robin Vote, Member, OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group

Time:

ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS: 1 pm

SA, NT: 12.30 pm

WA: 11 am

You are encouraged to submit questions in advance, during registration. We will answer as many as we can. If we don’t get to your question, or if your question relates to a specific issue or complaint, you can call an advocate on our Aged Care Advocacy Line 1800 700 600.

Please note: the webinar will be recorded, and a replay link will be sent to attendees after the event

Register here - https://opan.org.au/event/high-quality-care/?utm_source=Older+Persons+Advocacy+Network+Subscribers&utm_campaign=40418b6e19-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_23_08_25_Highqualitycare&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8ef0b8abbc-40418b6e19-375091710

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Various dates for virtual workshops see website for more details and registration

Founded in 1987, NAPCAN leads National Child Protection Week to raise awareness that protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. Through events, resources and training, the campaign empowers communities to prevent abuse and support child wellbeing. NAPCAN operates nationally with a small team and volunteers, collaborating across sectors to create lasting change.

The National Aged and Community Care Roundtable for Forgotten Australians is a group that brings together Forgotten Australians and other Care Leavers, as well as a diverse range of individuals and organisations throughout Australia all focused to help increase the availability, appropriateness and quality of aged and community care services for Forgotten Australians.

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Expression of Interest in joining the National Roundtable - if you would like to be involved,  please submit an expression of interest in becoming a member through this website.