Council has proudly supported older residents through aged care delivery for decades and remains committed to supporting older residents and seniors in our community.

The next decade will see more residents aged in their sixties, seventies and beyond – residents who are looking for a City that supports their independence and participation, not just their care needs.

Upcoming Federal Government reforms, including changes to the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the Home Care Program, will impact how Council supports older residents.

Before the changes, we are undertaking a review of Aged Care Services in Maribyrnong to understand what Maribyrnong wants for its older residents – and how Council can best contribute to this.

Learn more below, then share your thoughts and ideas before midnight Sunday 28 June 2026.

Australia’s national Aged Care Sector continues to undergo significant reform. This includes:

• the new Aged Care Act 2024 which aims to ensure older Australians receive high-quality, person-centred care

• the introduction of the Support at Home Program from 1 July 2025 – this will replace CHSP and the Home Care Package Program with a more integrated and flexible in-home care system

• a new Single Assessment System which streamlines access to aged care services by replacing multiple assessment pathways.

The CHSP will cease for current providers on 30 June 2027. From July 2027, changes by the Federal Government will affect how aged care services are delivered across the country. This means some of the services Council currently provides will change. 

The review of Aged Care Services in Maribyrnong is about what kind of community Maribyrnong wants to be for its older residents – and how Council can best contribute to this.

How Council designs and invests in its full range of services – such as libraries, open spaces, recreational facilities, community centres and cultural programs – will help shape the lived experience for older residents in Maribyrnong.