On 1 November 2025, the Aged Care Act 2025 introduced significant changes to residential aged care fees and government funding.

Mercy Health is hosting a free webinar featuring two industry experts who will break down the new regulations and explain how they may impact both current residential aged care residents and new entrants into the aged care system.

Speakers:

• Tammy Ridgway, General Manager, Client Services, Mercy Health – With over 15 years of experience, Tammy will explain how Mercy Health is handling the Higher Everyday Living Fee and how the team supports residents through these changes.
• Mitchell Hiam, Executive, Balance Retirement & Aged Care Specialists – Mitchell will demystify recent fee structure updates, including grandfathered client arrangements and the “no-worse-off” principle under the new act.

Key topics include:

• changes introduced by the Aged Care Act 2025
• how these changes impact fees and funding
• practical support options available through Mercy Health.

This webinar does not just explain the new rules, it provides actionable tips to help families and professionals prepare for future changes in aged care fees and funding. This means attendees will leave with clear steps they can take right now to make informed decisions and avoid unexpected costs.

Date: 20 January 2025 AEST

Time: 6pm–7pm

Platform: Microsoft Teams (online)

Reserve your spot today and gain the knowledge to make confident decisions in aged care.

📌 Register here: Microsoft Virtual Event – Aged Care Fees & Funding

Hope to see you there!