Stay ahead of regulatory change
Your resource hub for understanding what's changing, when it takes effect, and how to prepare.
Key dates and deadlines
Aged Care Act 2024 commences
Strengthened Quality Standards take effect. Support at Home replaces HCP and STRC. SIRS extends to Support at Home providers.
NDIS mandatory registration announced
Minister announces mandatory NDIS registration for SIL and platform providers from 1 July 2026.
NDIS Worker Screening expiry wave begins
First wave of 5-year NDIS Worker Screening Checks begins expiring. Rolling renewal cycle continues until 2031.
NDIS Provider definition consultation closed
"Getting It Right: A New Definition for NDIS Providers" consultation closed.
Care Minutes Supplement funding begins
Non-specialised metro homes receive supplement funding based on Oct–Dec 2025 performance. First direct dollar link between compliance and revenue.
NDIS Mandatory Registration + SaH price caps
All SIL and platform NDIS providers must be registered. Support at Home price caps apply — providers must publish prices on My Aged Care.
Further wage increase for RNs and ENs
Another scheduled wage increase for registered and enrolled nurses.
PRODA → myID/RAM transition ends
Identity verification for provider portals transitioning from PRODA to myID and Relationship Authorisation Manager.
First ACFR under the new Act
FY 2025-26 Aged Care Financial Report due, including the audited Care Minutes Performance Statement — a new material compliance artefact.
CHSP transitions into Support at Home
Commonwealth Home Support Program transitions — earliest date.
What happens if you're not prepared?
Civil Penalties
Civil penalties for persistent late SIRS reporting by body corporates reach $1.65 million under the Aged Care Act 2024. The same Act authorises penalties of up to 4,800 penalty units for repeated or serious breaches.
Registration Cancellation
Failure to meet requirements can result in conditions, suspension, or cancellation. Unregistered providers cannot deliver funded supports.
Funding Reductions
Poor documentation leads to inadequate evidence at plan reassessments. Participants may receive reduced funding.