Dear Home Care Clients,
The Australian Government has announced a deferral in the implementation of the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home Program, now scheduled to take effect on 1 November 2025 rather than the initial date of 1 July 2025. At Whiddon, we have already made considerable progress towards these reforms and were advanced in our planning.
This delay is beneficial as it allows us more time to implement the reforms with greater precision, care, and the high quality you expect from Whiddon.
Although the Strengthened Aged Care Standards will not be implemented until November, Whiddon’s Relationship-Based Care Approach ensures that you will continue to receive personalised support and continuity of care as promoted by the reform.
Please be assured that your services and fees remain unchanged, and we will reach out to discuss how the changes in November will impact you.
If you have any enquiries regarding what this means for you or your care, please do not hesitate to contact your Care Coordinator; we are here to assist you every step of the way.
Warm regards,
The Whiddon Home Care Team