New Aged Care Reforms Explained Information Sessions for Territorians
10 Sep 2025
You may already know that big changes are coming to aged care. From 1 November 2025, a new Aged Care Act will come into effect. This Act introduces important changes to how aged care in Australia is delivered – with a focus on the rights and needs of older people. The reforms are significant and complex – and they may affect you or someone you care for.
To help people understand what’s changing, COTA Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) are hosting community consultations (online and in-person) around Australia.
You can join all these sessions online. The closest in-person session for Territorians is being held in Darwin on Monday 13 October, 9am – 11am.
Registrations for all sessions are required
- Monday 15 September 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (AEST) Sydney Territory Time 1.30pm – 3.30pm REGISTER HERE
- Tuesday 16 September 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (AEST) Canberra Territory Time 1pm – 3pm REGISTER HERE
- Thursday 18 September 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (AEST) Melbourne Territory Time 12.30pm – 2.30pm REGISTER HERE
- Friday 19 September 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (AEST) Hobart Territory Time 1.30pm – 3.30pm REGISTER HERE
- Wednesday 08 October 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm(AEST) Adelaide Territory Time 2pm – 4pm REGISTER HERE
- Friday 10 October 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (AEST) Perth Territory Time 11.30am – 1.30pm REGISTER HERE
- Monday 13 October 9:00 am – 11:00 am (AEST) Darwin REGISTER HERE
- Tuesday 14 October 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (AEST) Gold Coast Territory Time 10.30am – 12.30pm REGISTER HERE
Register here: https://cota.org.au/project/community-information-sessions-near-you-the-new-aged-care-reforms-explained/
These sessions will provide an opportunity to:
- Learn about the new Aged Care Act and what it means in practice
- Understand what will change in the aged care system
- Ask questions and receive clear information
- Share your views and experiences to help guide the rollout