Updated guidance: Aged Care Worker Screening Requirements
30 Mar 2026
The Australian Government has released updated Aged Care Worker Screening Guidance Material, outlining requirements under the Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025, commencing from 1 November 2025.
While this guidance is directed at registered providers, many podiatrists delivering services under aged care programs (including Support at Home and CHSP) will be engaged as associate providers or contracted health professionals.
These requirements will apply in practice when delivering funded aged care services.
We've created a new dedicated page for members on our website which includes everything you need to know including:
- What this means for podiatrists
- How to handle sensitive documents securely
- Practical steps, and more.
APodA members, to access our new guidance webpage (remember, you must be logged in) please click here >>
Not yet a member of your professional association?
To gain access to this valuable resource as well as a huge range of additional benefits to enhance your practice, join the APodA and consider adding Podiatry in Aged Care (PAC) special interest group (SIG) to your membership.
Joining the PAC SIG connects you with peers who share insights, support and expertise that help you deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families.
As an PAC member you’ll also benefit from:
- An engaged professional community focused on treating older clients either in aged care facilities, in-home services or in clinics.
- Dedicated resources tailored to best practice child-centred care.
- Discounted professional development opportunities.
- Access to our extensive library of PAC-focused resources webinar recordings covering best practice.
If this is of interest, please click here to learn more about joining the APodA as a member, and here for all the details about signing up to the PAC SIG.
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