Stay ahead of regulatory change
Your resource hub for understanding what's changing, when it takes effect, and how to prepare.
Key dates and deadlines
Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
The most detailed quality standards in three decades. Every aged care provider must update their entire policy suite and demonstrate measurable outcomes.
SIRS Expansion to Home Care
Serious Incident Response Scheme now applies to home care providers. Priority 1 incidents require 24-hour reporting with civil penalties for non-compliance.
Worker Screening Expiry Wave
First wave of 5-year NDIS Worker Screening Checks expiring. Rolling renewal crisis across tens of thousands of workers over the next 5 years.
Quality Auditor Market Disruption
Major approved quality auditor exiting NDIS services. Audit pipeline will be congested. Providers should prepare early.
NDIS Mandatory Platform Registration
SIL and platform providers must register by this date or cease operating. Includes audits, suitability checks, and worker screening.
I-CAN v6 Assessment Framework
New strengths-based assessment framework. Good documentation supports evidence for participant plans at reassessment.
What happens if you're not prepared?
Civil Penalties
Significant financial penalties for SIRS non-compliance and quality standard breaches. Penalties can exceed $500,000.
Registration Cancellation
Failure to meet requirements can result in conditions, suspension, or cancellation. Unregistered providers cannot deliver funded supports.
Funding Reductions
Poor documentation leads to inadequate evidence at plan reassessments. Participants may receive reduced funding.