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Written by Admin
November 6, 2026

The 24/7 Registered Nurse Requirement in Aged Care: What Providers Must Do in Australia

Keeping a registered nurse on site around the clock is one of the biggest staffing challenges for residential aged care in Australia. Night shifts, weekends, sick leave and regional locations can leave even well-run homes with gaps in the roster. This guide explains the 24/7 registered nurse requirement in plain terms: what it is, who

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Written by Admin
August 7, 2026

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

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