Commencement of the new Aged Care Act is only two weeks away. As part of the changes, everyone receiving a Home Care Package will move to the new Support at Home Program on 1 November 2025.

In news much-awaited by the financial adviser community of Australia, the 2025 Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards have today been officially launched.

The cost of an aged care room has been increasing over the last six months, but further changes are still ahead. What’s driving the change and what advice is needed?

The United Nations has designated 15 June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time to reflect on the growing need to protect the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of older people. And financial advisers play an important role.

The landscape of Australian aged care is about to undergo one of the most significant transformations we’ve seen in the last decade. 

Having successfully passed Parliament, the Aged Care Act introduces sweeping reforms across the sector from 1 November 2025.

Industry leader Aged Care Steps announces the winners of the 2024 Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards, recognising excellence in the industry across two main categories, with the addition of a third award this year.