New Aged Care Reform explained! Essential information sessions for older Australians

Join in person or online around Australia to find out more about the Nov 1 changes and how they’ll affect you or someone you care for.

Published: 3 September 2025
  • national
  • 3 September 2025
  • COTA/OPAN

Big changes are coming to aged care.

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

It introduces significant and complex changes to how aged care in Australia is delivered – with a focus on the rights and needs of older people.

Joint hosts OPAN and COTA - Australia’s leading advocacy organisations for the rights of older Australians.

Have your questions answered by the experts and get to know all the ins and outs of the new reforms.

These free sessions will give you the chance 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 get clear information

  • Share your views and experiences to help guide the rollout

Older Australians must be at the heart of this change. Your voice matters.

There’s one, 2-hour session per state, with space for approximately 50 people to attend in person and no limit as to how many can join online.

If you’d like to be there in person it makes sense to register as soon as you can to secure your spot.

RSVP at the link below. If you’ll join us online, we’ll send you the link once you’ve registered.

Need Auslan? Please contact Mayank from our team at 0414 463 827, and we will be happy to arrange the service for you.

These sessions are not designed for aged care providers or professionals.

SYDNEY

Monday 15 September

2pm – 4pm

Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt St, Sydney

CANBERRA

Tuesday 16 September

1.30pm – 3.30 pm

Hughes Community Centre, 2 Wisdom St, Hughes

MELBOURNE

Thursday 18 September

1pm - 3pm

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel, 60 Market Street, Melbourne

HOBART

Friday 19 September

2pm – 4pm

C3 Convention Centre, 64 Anglesea St, South Hobart

ADELAIDE

Wednesday 08 October

2pm – 4pm

Skyline North & West - Rydges Adelaide, 1 South Tce, Adelaide

PERTH

Friday 10 October

10am – 12pm

City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St, West Perth

DARWIN

Monday 13 October

9am-11am

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel, Unit31/33 Woods St, Darwin City

GOLD COAST

Tuesday 14 October

11am – 1pm

Rydges Gold Coast Airport Lot 5a, Lot 5 Terminal Dr, Bilinga

Click the link below to register.