What This Determination Does
The Aged Care (Allocation of Transition Care Program Places for 2027-2028) Determination 2026 is a federal legal instrument that sets out how many Transition Care Program places will be made available for allocation across Australia in the 2027-2028 financial year.
The Transition Care Program helps older people after a hospital stay with short-term care and support before they return home or move into permanent care.
Legal Status
This determination has been registered and is now in force. It is made under the Aged Care Act 2024 and is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
What Is Not Specified in This Summary
The source text provided does not specify the actual number of places being allocated, how they will be distributed between states or regions, or any specific dollar funding amounts.
Key Actions
- Aged care and transition care service providers can check the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01481 to see the exact number of places allocated for 2027-2028 and any conditions attached.
- The 'Set up an alert' or 'Save this title to My Account' functions on the Federal Register of Legislation page can be used to be notified of any updates to this determination.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.