From Meryl's Desk The Albanese Government went to the last election with a promise to reform aged care. Now, we are delivering on that with a $5.6 billion funding package that makes essential changes to improving the viability and quality of residential aged care. We are also establishing Support at Home, which helps older Australians hold on to their independence within their homes, and keeps them part of the communities they love. Support at Home participants will see shorter wait times, more tailored support services, home modifications, and faster access to assistive technologies like walkers and wheelchairs. A "no worse off" principle will provide certainty to people already in aged care that they won't make a greater financial contribution to their care. The new contributions and accommodation arrangements will only apply to new entrants to residential aged care from 1 July 2025. We are also introducing new laws to protect older Australians in aged care with stronger powers to investigate bad behaviour and civil penalties for breaching standards. I commend my colleague Anika Wells MP, Minister for Aged Care and Sport for her dedication to imagining a better future for those in aged care. This is a historic moment for older Australians. It is a great victory that secures their dignity and independence as they grow older. As your Federal Member, I can assist you with: >Immigration Communications (including NBN) Centrelink Medicare Tax Child Support NDIS Veterans' Affairs Superannuation Aged Care MERYL SWANSON MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PATERSON AW7421616 From Meryl's Desk The Albanese Government went to the last election with a promise to reform aged care . Now , we are delivering on that with a $ 5.6 billion funding package that makes essential changes to improving the viability and quality of residential aged care . We are also establishing Support at Home , which helps older Australians hold on to their independence within their homes , and keeps them part of the communities they love . Support at Home participants will see shorter wait times , more tailored support services , home modifications , and faster access to assistive technologies like walkers and wheelchairs . A " no worse off " principle will provide certainty to people already in aged care that they won't make a greater financial contribution to their care . The new contributions and accommodation arrangements will only apply to new entrants to residential aged care from 1 July 2025 . We are also introducing new laws to protect older Australians in aged care with stronger powers to investigate bad behaviour and civil penalties for breaching standards . I commend my colleague Anika Wells MP , Minister for Aged Care and Sport for her dedication to imagining a better future for those in aged care . This is a historic moment for older Australians . It is a great victory that secures their dignity and independence as they grow older . As your Federal Member , I can assist you with : > Immigration Communications ( including NBN ) Centrelink Medicare Tax Child Support NDIS Veterans ' Affairs Superannuation Aged Care MERYL SWANSON MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PATERSON AW7421616