Healing from the Inside Out: Why Nutrition & Hydration are Non-Negotiable for Categories 1, 4 and 6
In the high-stakes environment of aged care, a wound is more than just a clinical event; it is a significant metabolic tax on the individual. As we move through 2026, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has unified expectations: whether a meal is served in a residential care or delivered to an individual’s […]
ViewNew Ways of Working in Aged Care: The 2025 Shift
Moving forward the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program will reshape how we deliver care. With individuals at the heart of the changes, this Act redefines the way care and services are provided, putting seniors first. The new Toolkit released by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing ‘New ways of working […]
ViewAged Care Sector Performance Trends (2023-2025) and Q4 Highlights
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has released its special edition Sector Performance Report for Quarter 4, 2024–25, which includes a comprehensive review of aged care sector performance from 2023 to 2025. This report provides a benchmark as the sector prepares for the new Aged Care Act, which will come into effect on November […]
ViewThe New Aged Care Act & Strengthened Standards are nearly here. Are you prepared for 1 November?
The new Aged Care Act (The Act) and the (Strengthened) Aged Care Quality Standards commence on 1 November. This is the most significant regulatory change in decades. The rights-based framework heightens expectations for governance, accountability, and clinical oversight. The core challenge is clear: providers must ensure governing bodies and management have robust, documented policies to […]
ViewSupport at Home Policies and Processes Package Now Released
From 1 November 2025, the new Support at Home Program will take effect, bringing significant changes to funding, compliance, and service delivery. To support providers in navigating this transition, Anchor Policy has developed a tailored Support at Home Policy & Process Package, designed to align with the Aged Care Act (2024), the Strengthened Aged Care […]
ViewIntroducing our High Impact High Prevalence Risk Policy Package
We are excited to introduce our comprehensive high-impact high-prevalence (HIHP) risk policy package, designed to help aged care providers proactively manage high-impact clinical risks and elevate the standard of care across their organisation. Developed by industry experts, this package supports providers to move from policy to people to practice, ensuring that every aspect of clinical […]
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