We ensure providers fulfil their obligations to the people under their care.

The new Aged Care Act will commence from 1 July 2025. This Act will replace existing legislation including the current Aged Care Act 1997 and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Act 2018. The new Aged Care Act introduces a new regulatory model which includes a new provider registration and renewal system. This system will commence from 1 July 2025. Until then, the current approval and accreditation processes will remain. 

Accreditation & re-accreditation

Read about accreditation processes and our role in making sure providers meet the Quality Standards.

Becoming an approved aged care provider

Is your organisation interested in becoming an approved aged care provider? We’re here to help and answer your questions.

Notifying us of certain matters

Understand why providers must inform us of certain factors that may affect their suitability to continue as an approved provider.

Accreditation of commencing services

Apply for accreditation for residential and short-term restorative care services.

Re-accreditation of residential service

Discover how to apply for reaccreditation, how we assess a service, and the decision-making process.

Accreditation fees

Find out more about the fees for commencing and recommencing services, and how to pay them.
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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.