If you’re running a residential aged care service, care minutes aren’t just another line in the rulebook: they’re a make-or-break compliance measure.
Time is running out. From October 2025, the Government will start measuring your care minutes delivery — and by April 2026, if you haven’t hit the mark, you could lose up to $31.92 per resident, per day in funding.
That’s a serious hit to your bottom line. But it’s also a chance to rethink how you deliver and measure care.
The Numbers You Can’t Ignore
The requirement is clear. Every provider in a metropolitan, non-specialised service must deliver an average of:
- 215 minutes of direct care per resident per day
- 44 minutes of RN care included in that total
It doesn’t stop there. Every minute has to be accounted for. Compliance will be tracked in your Quarterly Financial Reports and, starting in FY 2025–26, backed by an externally audited Care Minutes Performance Statement.
This isn’t about rough estimates or good intentions. It’s about data you can stand behind.
The Real Challenge
Most providers know the numbers. The real challenge is delivering them — day in, day out — while managing rosters, plugging staffing gaps, and juggling agency staff.
Add the pressure of public reporting and external audits, and suddenly “close enough” doesn’t cut it anymore. Falling short means risking both funding and reputation.
How Talius Keeps You Ahead
You can’t afford to wait until 2026 to scramble. With Talius, you can:
- Track care minutes in real time — RN, EN, and PCW/AIN minutes against your targets
- Reduce incidents and simplify QI reporting so audits are smoother
- Stay compliant under pressure, with dashboards that show risk at a glance
- Protect funding and reputation by proving compliance, not just hoping for it
The message is clear: care minutes compliance is no longer optional. Act now, and you safeguard your funding and your reputation. Wait, and you risk falling behind.
Beyond Compliance
Care minutes started as a Royal Commission recommendation. They’re about making sure residents get the time and care they deserve. Providers who get this right aren’t just avoiding penalties — they’re building trust with families, staff, and regulators.
With Talius, you can move beyond compliance and show that your service delivers both on paper and in practice.
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