But the government rejected that idea and has argued that residents should pay more if they can afford to do so. The government currently pays about $4 for every $1 paid by aged care residents, and ...

After being delayed from 1 July, the Aged Care Act has finally come into effect. The new rights-based framework – which ...

Starting November, clinical care in aged care homes is free. New residents with higher income will pay for non-clinical and living costs.

The once-in-a-generation reform has been welcomed by many in the sector, but with promises to monitor closely for unintended ...