Aged Care
We advocate nationally for safe staffing, strong reform implementation, sustainable workforce planning and quality education, ensuring aged care nurses and care workers practise confidently, safely and to full scope.
Aged Care Reform
Australia’s aged care system is undergoing major structural reform under the Aged Care Act 2024. The new framework strengthens older people’s rights, regulatory oversight and provider accountability.
Our priority is ensuring reform delivers measurable improvements in safety, quality and transparency, not just legislative change.
Workforce Shortages
Demand for aged care services continues to grow, particularly in home care, where many older Australians are still waiting for support.
Sustainable workforce planning, realistic funding and retention strategies are essential to meet current and future demand.
Work Conditions and Safe Staffing
Quality care depends on safe staffing and fair workloads.
Mandated care minutes and 24/7 nursing requirements must translate into genuine, on-the-floor care delivery.
We advocate for safe skill mix, enforceable standards and transparency in staffing practices.
Workforce Education and Capability
Reform must be matched by workforce capability.
Ongoing clinical education, clear scope of practice, dementia expertise and leadership development are essential to support high-quality care and professional retention.
A strong aged care system requires a confident, supported and properly resourced workforce.
