Your trusted partner in achieving compliance and delivering
quality aged care under the new regulatory framework.
Your trusted partner in achieving compliance and delivering quality aged care under the new regulatory framework.
Your trusted partner, supporting you through every step of the Aged Care Provider Application.
ACQSC Assessment-Ready
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission assessment demands full provider readiness. Governance, legal frameworks, policies and procedures, evidence and assurance, and client-facing materials must all align with your obligations under the Support at Home Program.
SAH Consulting ensures every element is personalised, precise, and compliant, giving you absolute confidence that your service will meet ACQSC standards and succeed in registration.
What's changing in 2025?
From July 1, 2025, Australia’s aged care system will transform to deliver simpler, safer, and fairer services.
Key changes include:
- Streamlined Care: Three streams—Residential Care, Support at Home, and Specialist Programs—replace fragmented systems.
- New Registration System: Six categories with time-limited approvals and risk-based audits.
- Updated Quality Standards: Focus on person-centered care, clinical governance, and continuous improvement.
- Support at Home: Unified home care with flexible funding and mandatory care management.
- Button: Discover the Reforms (links to a dedicated reforms page).
What’s changed in Aged care
From 1 November 2025, Australia’s aged care system operates under a fundamentally reformed legislative framework designed to strengthen rights, safety, and accountability across all services.
Key changes include:
- A New Legislative Framework: The Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025 introduce a rights-based system that places older people’s dignity, choice, and safety at the centre of care delivery.
- Universal Provider Registration: Six categories with time-limited approvals and risk-based audits.
- Strengthened Quality Standards: Focus on person-centered care, clinical governance, and continuous improvement.
- Support at Home Programs: Unified home care with flexible funding and mandatory care management.
Thinking of Becoming a Registered Aged Care Provider?
We guide you every step of the way.
From registration to full provider readiness, we help you navigate the aged care provider application — fully aligned with ACQSC guidelines and set up for success under the Support at Home Program.
Speak with one of our expert advisors and see exactly how we make your
application compliant, personalised, and assessment-ready.
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Plan Your Path and Book a Strategy Session Today
Starting or growing an aged care service involves critical decisions. Our strategy session provides clear, practical guidance on registration, ACQSC assessment requirements, and client acquisition, so you know exactly what to do next.
In a focused Zoom session, we review your specific situation, outline what ACQSC will assess, and map the steps required to prepare an assessment-ready application and a client-ready service.
Speak with one of our expert advisors and see exactly how we make your
application compliant, personalised, and assessment-ready.
Guiding You to a Successful Aged Care Registration
At SAH Consulting, we ensure your aged care provider registration is fully aligned with ACQSC requirements. From your first consultation to final approval, we make sure every aspect of your application — governance, policies, evidence, and client-facing materials — is compliant, personalised, and assessment-ready.
With SAH, you can confidently submit your application, knowing every element meets ACQSC standards and your obligations under the Support at Home Program.
Speak with one of our expert advisors and see exactly how we make your
application compliant, personalised, and assessment-ready.
At the heart of my government is a simple principle,
putting the “care” back into aged care.
– Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Understanding Aged Care Quality Standards and the New Regulatory Model
SAH Consulting guides you through the complexities of the evolving aged care regulatory framework.
We break down key concepts such as universal registration and risk-based obligations—so you clearly understand how these reforms affect your Support at Home registration. Our team ensures you’re not only compliant, but also fully prepared to meet and maintain the Aged Care Quality Standards with confidence.
Book a FREE consultation with one of our expert advisors
and find out how we can support your journey as an aged care provider.
Proven Guidance for Successful Aged Care Registration
The ACQSC assesses applications based on strict suitability and capability requirements under the Aged Care Act 2024 and the Aged Care Rules 2025. Registration depends on demonstrating governance strength, financial viability, risk management, workforce capability, and the ability to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
SAH Consulting provides proven guidance across all registration categories (1–6), ensuring every requirement — from governance and policies to evidence and quality standards — is structured to meet ACQSC expectations. This clear, methodical approach enables providers to submit fully compliant, assessment-ready applications with confidence.
Speak with one of our expert advisors and see exactly how we make your
application compliant, personalised, and assessment-ready.
What the New Aged Care Act 2025 Means for Support at Home Providers
The new Support at Home regulatory model simplifies how aged care services are delivered.
Under this model, providers will only need a single registration to offer services across all government-funded aged care programs—including Home Care Packages (HCP), the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and more.
This streamlined approach, introduced as part of the New Aged Care Act 2025, reduces administrative burden while increasing oversight, consistency, and consumer choice.
Before even considering entering the aged care sector, I felt completely overwhelmed by the regulations and the prospect of finding clients. SAH Consulting not only guided us through the complex registration but also introduced us to their marketing model that continues to bring us new clients every month. Their expertise and support were instrumental in launching our business, and I truly believe SAH Consulting is the reason we've built a successful and thriving aged care service.
– Maya Mehta – Care Bringers
From Application to Operation: Launch, Grow, and Scale Your Support at Home Business with Certainty.
ACQSC Registration & Provider Readiness
Expert guidance to submit assessment-ready applications.
SAH Consulting guides you through every step of the aged care provider registration process, ensuring your governance, policies, evidence, and client-facing material are fully compliant and structured to meet ACQSC requirements. Every application we prepare, across all registration categories, is precise, assessment-ready, and positioned for success.
Our services include:
- Step-by-step guidance through Support at Home registration
- Alignment with Aged Care Act 2024, Rules 2025, and ACQSC assessment criteria
- Preparation for audits, suitability, and capability reviews
- Personalised governance, policies, and procedures tailored to your service
- Ongoing operational and compliance support post-registration
Client Acquisition & Growth Strategy
Attract, Engage, and Onboard Clients to Grow Your Support at Home Service
SAH Consulting delivers proven strategies designed specifically for the aged care sector. From branding and messaging to digital campaigns, we help your service reach the right clients, build trust, and convert interest into lasting relationships. Every strategy is tailored to your service to ensure sustainable growth and measurable results.
Our services include:
- Branding and messaging crafted for aged care audiences
- Website and digital asset development
- Local search and paid digital advertising campaigns
- Social media strategy and content creation
- Client onboarding, engagement, and retention strategies
From application to ACQSC registration, client onboarding, and ongoing support, SAH Consulting is your partner in delivering a fully compliant, assessment-ready, and growth-focused aged care provider business.
Book a FREE consultation with one of our expert advisors
and find out how we can support your journey as an aged care provider.
Schedule Your Strategy Session and learn:
- The exact criteria ACQSC uses to assess applications
- Prepare the governance, policies, and evidence required for approval
- Apply our proven Seven-Step submission framework
- Leave with a clear, tailored action plan toward registration
Speak with one of our expert advisors and see exactly how we make your
application compliant, personalised, and assessment-ready.
From Registration to Revenue:
Launch Your Support At Home Business
with SAH Consulting
Book a FREE consultation with one of our expert advisors and find out how we can support your journey as an aged care provider.