From 1 November 2025, every provider of funded aged care services must meet the new Conditions of Registration set out in the Aged Care Act 2024. This article sets out what boards need to know about these conditions and the governance action required to meet them.
It covers key conditions including the Statement of Rights, continuous improvement and high-quality care, financial and prudential standards, strengthened Quality Standards, whistleblower protection, service agreements, and advisory body requirements, noting which apply across all providers and which are specific to certain registration categories. It explains what these conditions mean for boards in practice, including oversight, systems and reporting, capability building and engagement mechanisms.
Five priorities are set out for boards, covering review of the final Aged Care Rules, gap analysis, policy and practice changes, governance oversight, and preparation for advisory bodies.
Written for governing bodies, executives and compliance teams meeting obligations under the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Rules and Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission guidance, this resource translates the new Conditions of Registration into clear governance priorities for boards.
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