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Australia Launches Major Aged Care Reforms This November
10/30/2025
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Story summary
- Reforms in Australia's aged care sector take effect on November 1, five years after the Aged Care Royal Commission report.
- The federal government has released 20,000 home care packages.
- The government plans to add 63,000 more by mid-2026.
- Aged Care Minister Sam Rae says reforms must deliver sustainable and equitable support for older people.
- Experts call for a comprehensive system linking housing, prevention, and health to improve outcomes.
