Mandatory Care Minutes in Aged Care 2026 — What Every Facility Manager Needs to Know
The mandatory care minutes requirement is now fully in effect across all Commonwealth-funded residential aged care in Australia. From 1 April 2026, every facility must deliver 215 minutes of care per resident per day — including a non-negotiable 44 minutes from a Registered Nurse. This isn’t a guideline. It’s a legislated requirement with financial and