Aged care reforms take effect after nearly ‘30 years’ under the old regime

ACSA Chief Executive Paul Sadler discusses the new aged care reforms, which the government claims will provide a financially sustainable industry.

The Aged Care Act includes a new statement of rights, registration regime, and quality standards.

“The first update to the act since 1997, so it’s been nearly 30 years that we have operated under the old regime,” Mr Sandler said.

“That very importantly places the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.”