UnitingCare Australia welcomes today’s sensible decision to delay the commencement of the new Aged Care Act, recognising the opportunity it provides to ensure a well-prepared and effective transition.

Given the scale of change—particularly in the Support at Home program—this extra time will ensure the foundations are in place for a seamless implementation.

“Our commitment to these reforms remains steadfast. It is crucial that we maintain momentum and ensure that no-one takes their foot off the pedal. This change is about new and improved ways of delivering aged care, and we want to make sure that everything is in place for older Australians and providers to transition to a new system,” said Claerwen Little, National Director of UnitingCare Australia.

The UnitingCare network organisations are working hard to prepare for the transition and welcome the additional time to ensure complete readiness.

UnitingCare Australia and the UnitingCare network organisations remain dedicated to driving these essential reforms forward. We will continue to work closely with the Government to ensure that older Australians continue to receive the care, dignity and support they deserve.

About UnitingCare Australia

UnitingCare Australia is the national body for the Uniting Church’s community services network and an agency of the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia. We give voice to the Uniting Church’s commitment to social justice through advocacy and by strengthening service provision.

The UnitingCare Network is the largest network of social service and aged care providers in Australia, delivering 5.8 million interactions annually across 1,600 service locations in urban, rural and remote communities, with over 55,000 staff and 17,000 volunteers. Over 80% of our workforce and 60% of our service recipients are women.

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