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ReadiCareAlways Audit-Ready.

The aged care reforms are here. Your team is stretched. The board wants answers.

Get reform-ready in minutes, not months.

AI-powered compliance tools built for facility managers and general managers navigating the Strengthened Quality Standards.

Aligned with Strengthened Quality Standards
113 questions across 7 reform pillars
Australian-built & hosted
Built by aged care governance specialists

The Reform Clock Is Ticking

Nov 2024

Aged Care Act 2024 passed

New legislative framework passed by Parliament.

1 Jul 2025

Original commencement (delayed)

Initially planned start date, pushed back.

1 Nov 2025

New Act commenced

Strengthened Quality Standards now in effect. New provider obligations active.

YOU ARE HERE

1 Jan 2026

Providers must publish prices on My Aged Care. Financial reviews begin.

Mid 2026

Worker screening commences

New worker screening process aligned with NDIS checks.

1 Jul 2026

Support at Home price caps

Government-set price caps take effect for home care.

Oct 2026

First ACFR under new Act

Aged Care Financial Report for FY 2025-26 due 31 October.

1 Jul 2027

CHSP transition

Commonwealth Home Support Programme transitions to Support at Home.

Know where you stand. Assess your facility in under 30 minutes. Request Access

Everything you need to stay ahead of reform

Purpose-built tools for aged care facility managers, general managers, and compliance teams navigating the Strengthened Quality Standards.

ASSESS

Reform Readiness Scorecard

113 targeted questions across 7 reform pillars. Get an instant compliance score with traffic-light ratings showing exactly where you stand against the Strengthened Quality Standards.

  • Complete in under 30 minutes
  • Weighted scoring aligned to regulatory priorities
  • Clear gap analysis showing what to fix first
IMPROVE

AI-Powered Recommendations

Prioritised, actionable recommendations mapped to specific Standards and outcomes. The AI analyses your gaps and tells you where your time will have the most impact.

  • Ranked by risk and regulatory weight
  • Mapped to Strengthened Quality Standards
  • Generated in under 10 seconds
UPDATE

Smart Reassessment

Describe what's changed in plain English — new hires, completed training, updated systems. The AI identifies affected questions, suggests updated scores, and you review before saving.

  • Update in 5 minutes, not 2 hours
  • AI maps description to specific questions
  • You approve every change before it's saved
REPORTProfessional

Board-Ready Governance Reports

One-click governance-formatted PDF with compliance position, risk assessment, recommended board resolutions, and management actions with deadlines.

  • Formal governance language and structure
  • Risk ratings with likelihood and impact
  • References Aged Care Act 2024 obligations
PREPAREProfessional

Audit Preparation & Mock Questions

Prioritised daily checklists based on your weakest areas, plus AI-generated mock assessor questions tailored to your compliance profile. Know what they'll ask before they ask it.

  • 4-week preparation plan from your scores
  • Mock questions by role (FM, DON, RN, PCA)
  • Track preparation progress daily
MONITOREnterprise

Regulatory Radar

Weekly AI scans for regulatory changes cross-referenced against your weak spots. If a new guideline affects an area where you scored poorly, you'll know before it becomes a compliance issue.

  • Weekly AI-powered regulatory scans
  • Alerts targeted to your specific gaps
  • Source documents and recommended actions
MODELEnterprise

'What If' Scenario Modelling

Model the impact of changes on your compliance score before you spend the money. Build evidence-based business cases that show your board exactly what an investment will achieve.

  • Projected score changes in real time
  • Compare current vs. projected across all pillars
  • Board-ready business case in one click
BENCHMARKEnterprise

Peer Benchmarking

Compare your facility against similar facilities nationwide — anonymously. Know whether your scores are above or below average for your state, size, and type.

  • Fully anonymous — no facility data shared
  • Filter by state, size, and type
  • Identify biggest opportunities for improvement

See It In Action

Our Reform Readiness Scorecard covers 113 targeted questions organised across 7 reform pillars: Quality Standards, Workforce Readiness, Governance, Funding & Financial, Star Ratings, Incident Management, and Digital Readiness.

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Quality StandardsWorkforceGovernanceFundingStar RatingsIncidentsDigital

51 of 113 answered — 45%

Q1.1How well does your facility incorporate each resident's identity into their care plan?

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Q1.2Do residents actively participate in planning their own care?

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Built for the people who carry the compliance load

Facility Manager

See exactly where your gaps are, track progress over time, and update your assessment in minutes — not hours.

General Manager

Oversee compliance across your facility with a clear, data-driven view. Track reform readiness, support your facility managers, and report confidently to the board.

Quality & Compliance Manager

Map your facility against all 7 Strengthened Quality Standards. Get AI-powered recommendations prioritised by risk.

CEO / Board Member

One-click governance reports with risk assessments, compliance positions, and recommended board resolutions.

Regional / Group Manager

Compare facilities, track improvement trends, and identify which sites need attention first.

Clinical Care Manager / DON

Ensure clinical governance standards are met across your facility. Track care minutes compliance, monitor clinical risk areas, and evidence your team's clinical capabilities.

At a Glance

113

questions mapped to the Strengthened Quality Standards

7

reform pillars covering every compliance domain

<30 min

to complete your first assessment

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for AI-powered recommendations

How It Works

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Request Access

Tell us about your facility. We'll set up your account within 1 business day.

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Complete Your Assessment

Answer 113 targeted questions across 7 reform pillars. Takes about 30 minutes.

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Get Actionable Insights

AI recommendations, board reports, audit prep tools, and ongoing regulatory monitoring.

Start with everything. Keep what you need.

6 months free — all features unlocked. No credit card required.

Essentials

Free Forever
  • Reform Readiness Scorecard
  • AI-Powered Recommendations
  • Smart Reassessment
  • PDF Reports & Email Delivery
  • Assessment Version History
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Professional

Most Popular
  • Everything in Essentials, plus:
  • Board-Ready Governance Reports
  • Audit Countdown Mode
  • AI Mock Assessor Questions
  • Post-Audit AI Debrief
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Enterprise

For Multi-Site Organisations
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Regulatory Radar (weekly AI scans)
  • Peer Benchmarking
  • "What If" Scenario Modelling
  • Multi-Facility Dashboards
  • Priority Support
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All plans include a 6-month trial with full access to every feature. No lock-in contracts.

The Standards are being enforced. The Commission is auditing. Are you ready?

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