Residential Aged Care Tender

From 1 October 2026, the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) price will increase. The hotelling supplement rate will remain the same. Date published: 2 September 2026 Audience: General public The Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) price will increase from 295.64 to 303.19 from 1 October 2026. The average funding will increase from an estimated 317 per resident per day (prpd) to an estimated 325 prpd. The AN-ACC price increase is based on the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authoritys (IHACPA) 2026-27 pricing advice. The increase includes funding to support the: 4.75% Annual Wage Review decision by the Fair Work Commission for 2026 Gender undervaluation case Aged care work value case Non-labour cost growth There are no changes to: care minutes requirements AN-ACC Base Care Tariffs classification weightings. The hotelling supplement rate will remain at 22.15 prpd to support funding for everyday living services (such as food, cleaning, laundry and energy). This is consistent with IHACPAs pricing advice. For more information see: AN-ACC funding guide Hotelling supplement for residential aged care Care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse responsibility guides Better and fairer wages for aged care workers. Tags: Aged care Residential aged care