The New Aged Care Act - General Awareness (AU)

Course Overview
This course has been designed to provide a general overview of the goals and key changes coming with the new Aged Care Act coming into effect on November 1st 2025.
In this course you will learn about the key changes coming with the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025, and what they mean for your everyday work.
This course is for general awareness only and does not cover compliance or regulatory training.
For more detailed information, please refer to your workplace training resources or the Kineo Courses titles on the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
New: Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards Courses
Developed by Kineo’s learning specialists in collaboration with aged care experts, this interactive course suite supports care providers and workers in navigating Australia’s Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards from November 1, 2025.
Featuring real-world scenarios, engaging animations, interactive content, and focused assessments, these courses equip your teams to confidently meet compliance requirements and deliver high-quality care.
Learning Outcomes
In this course you will learn about the key changes coming with the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025, and what they mean for your everyday work.
In this course you will learn about the key changes coming with the new Aged Care Act, and what they mean for your everyday work:
- Why the new act matters
- The key themes of the new Standards
- What’s changing in care and access, and
- What each person’s role is in providing high quality safe care.
Target Audience
The new Aged Care Act marks a major shift in how care is delivered, regulated, and experienced, putting the rights and wellbeing of older Australians at the centre. Every staff member, from frontline carers to corporate teams, plays a role in bringing this change to life. Building general awareness isn’t just about compliance, it’s about understanding what’s changing, why it matters, and how each person’s actions contribute to safer, higher-quality, and more respectful care. Awareness is the first step toward a culture that truly lives the spirit of the new Act.