New Ways of Working in Aged Care: The 2025 Shift

Starting November 1, 2025, 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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New Aged Care Act: Introducing the Provider Requirements Search Tool

The aged care sector is undergoing a profound transformation with the introduction of the new Aged Care Act 2024 and its Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (August 2025). As a trusted partner to providers, Anchor Excellence is committed to helping you navigate this new landscape with confidence and clarity. The Australian Government Department of Health, […]

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New Era of Aged Care Compliance

The aged care sector is entering its most significant period of change in decades. With a new rights-based Aged Care Act on the way and strengthened Quality Standards coming into force, providers are facing more scrutiny, higher expectations, and greater accountability than ever before. At Anchor Excellence, we know these changes can feel overwhelming — […]

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Wound Care Dos and Don’ts in a Strengthened Standards World: Free Online Education Session

Did you know that approximately 420,000 Australians suffer from chronic wounds, with the elderly being the most vulnerable due to age-related complications? As the ageing population grows, managing these wounds has become a significant focus within Australia’s aged care and healthcare systems, consuming over $3 billion of the national budget annually. This highlights the urgent […]

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