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Welcome to the Eastern Sector Development Team (ESDT)

The Eastern Sector Development Team (ESDT) supports the implementation of inclusive, person-centred aged care services aligned with the evolving national aged care reforms. Funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing we work alongside community based aged care providers to strengthen capability, improve service quality, and support the transition to the Support at Home Program and the new Aged Care Act, commencing 1 November 2025.

We promote diversity, wellness, and reablement approaches that are responsive to people’s strengths, preferences, and aspirations, while helping providers embed these principles into everyday practice.


How We Support Providers

We are here to help aged care providers navigate the transition and stay ahead of change. Our activities are guided by nationally defined primary focus areas including:
  • Aged care reform engagement
  • Workforce recruitment, retention, and planning
  • Quality improvement and compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards
  • Business transformation and operational procedures
  • Inclusive practice and diversity
  • Wellness and reablement
  • Resource development, training, and professional learning
  • Volunteer workforce support
  • Transition support to the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home.


In 2025–26, we are prioritising support in the following key areas:
  • Helping providers understand and prepare for registration requirements and delivery of services under the new Aged Care Act
  • Providing support to ensure services remain within the scope of funding and legislation
  • Sharing and interpreting all government updates, fact sheets, and webinars to ensure clear and consistent messaging.


Regional Connection and Capacity Building

We actively connect with local aged care providers, support the formation of regional partnerships, and facilitate communities of practice.
We promote collaboration and shared learning to strengthen the sectors capacity and responsiveness through forums, workshops, working groups, and tailored training, including  practical tools and advice to help providers innovate, adapt, and thrive in the changing aged care landscape.


Resources, Learning & Support

Our website features a range of curated resources including training modules, videos, sector updates, and our Connecting the Pieces podcast series. These are designed to inform and inspire aged care professionals as they navigate current and future reform priorities.
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Learn more about how the Eastern Sector Development Team can support you during transition

Aged Care Reform
E- Library Links
Communication Toolkit


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The ESDT celebrates the diversity of the EMR and actively supports our funded service providers to make their services inclusive and accessible for everyone.  We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and offer respect to elders past, present and emerging.

The ESDT is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability & Ageing. . Visit the Department of Health website (http://www.health.gov.au/)  
Disclaimer: Although funding for this website has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government. 


 ©ESDT Copyright 2025 None of the materials, content or intellectual property may be used or reproduced for commercial interests.

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  • Person-Centred Practice
    • Wellness & Reablement
    • Diversity >
      • Access & Support
  • Resources
    • Connecting the Pieces
    • Board Briefing Toolkit
    • Supporting volunteers to take an inclusive wellness approach
    • ESDT youtube channel
    • Connecting through stories
    • Inclusive Service Specific Assessment and Care Planning
    • Connecting through Inclusive Communication Practices
    • Building Culturally Inclusive Social Support Groups
    • Goal Directed Care Planning Toolkit
    • Consumer Feedback Toolkit
    • Orientation to Healthy Ageing Principles for Allied Health
    • Useful links
  • Online learning
    • Diversity, Wellness and Reablement 101
    • Podcast
    • Address Diversity and Wellness in the ACQS
    • Connecting through a rights-based approach
    • Towards Specialisation
    • Connecting through a rights-based approach
    • Embedding an inclusive wellness approach with volunteers
    • Understanding Reablement
    • Addressing diversity and wellness within the aged care quality standards
    • Dignity of Risk
    • Assessment and Care Planning
    • Meaningful review of a client's service specific care plan
    • Moving to outcomes based approach
    • Ageing well
    • CHSP Wellness and Reablement Resources
  • Aged Care Reform
    • E- Library Links
    • Communication Toolkit
  • Training & Events
  • e-Bulletins
  • Contact Us
    • Subscribe