Q – Do the new aged care worker requirements cover qualifications and screening checks, such as banning orders?
A: Yes, the new aged care worker requirements include qualifications, screening checks, and the expectation that providers will verify any banning orders as part of their pre-employment process.
These new requirements will come into effect in 2026.
To help you prepare, we’ll be hosting a webinar later this year that covers the details of these changes. Stay updated by subscribing to our Keeping You Connected newsletter or following SSD Connect on LinkedIn.
For more information, visit:
New Aged Care Act Rules Consultation – Release 3: Provider Obligations (Supporting Document) See pages 5, 6, 9.